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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914a-013
This file contains a photocopy and press release of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given at the Long Island Arena (also known as the Commack Arena) in Commack, New York, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator asks whether the nation's strength is increasing enough to compete with the Communists. He also discusses education and proposes national scholarships and a government loan program.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-033
This file contains a copy and press release of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given at the Eastern Parkway Arena in Brooklyn, New York City, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator lists five key differences between himself and Vice President Nixon. The differences relate to the high cost of living, housing, education, and civil rights.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0898-007
This folder contains a copy of a speech by Senator John F. Kennedy at the Iona College convocation in New Rochelle, New York and a draft of his speech at the Saint Vincent College convocation in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. In the speeches the Senator discusses the importance of parochial education.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0894-016
This folder contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech honoring James J. Lyons’ establishment of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine at Yeshiva University in New York and discusses its importance to medical research and scientific advancement.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0897-016
This folder contains drafts and a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's commencement speech at Syracuse University in Syracuse, New York. In his speech the Senator discusses the shared histories of scholars and politicians, and a need for greater scholarship in politics. Of note is a draft with notations by Senator Kennedy.