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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0897-014
This folder contains a copy and drafts of a speech by Senator John F. Kennedy given at the annual dinner of the Democratic Party of Cook County in Chicago, Illinois. In his speech the Senator discusses the upcoming elections of 1958 and 1960, Modern Republicanism, the Republican Party's foreign policy record, and foreign aid to Poland. Of note are drafts with notations by Senator Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0911-081
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America convention in Chicago, Illinois during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he appeals for Democratic leadership to strengthen the United States and protect against the growing threat of communism, and discusses political party divisions on economic issues, including those relating to labor and housing legislation.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1058-013
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Chicago, Illinois regarding industry, differences between the Democratic and Republican Parties, Soviet Union and colonialism, and United States policy towards Poland and Eastern Europe.