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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0906-011
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “Better Housing for a Better America,” given at a Democratic State Central Committee luncheon in Roseburg, Oregon. In his speech he proposes a housing program, including revised legislation to expand housing development and meet the demands of population growth and economic disparity.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0908-026
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Portland, Oregon discussing proposed legislation to protect the elderly against rising hospital and nursing costs.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0905-003
This file contains copies and a draft of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech at a Portland Realty Board luncheon in Portland, Oregon. In his speech he discusses the rising demand for housing as a result of population growth and a need for legislation to encourage housing development, including for the elderly and low-income families. Of note is a draft with notations by the Senator.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0911-002
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks at Multnomah Hotel in Portland, Oregon during his 1960 presidential campaign. Topics include labor, legislation, congressional relations, the 1960 campaign, and international relations.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0904-006
This file contains copies and a draft of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at the AFL-CIO (American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations) convention in Seaside, Oregon. He discusses his work on the McClellan Committee (formally known as the United States Senate Select Committee on Improper Activities in Labor and Management), including proposed legislation to end labor racketeering, and addresses increasing the minimum wage and unemployment benefits.