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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0918-004
This file contains reading copies and drafts of Senator John F. Kennedy's speeches that pertain to agriculture and farming. Items include "A Plan of Action for the Dairy Industry," "The Importance of Farm Credit," "REA Under the Republicans," "The Challenge Abroad," an untitled dairy program speech, "REA," remarks at the Midwest Farm Conference, "Dairy Problems in Wisconsin," and "REA Coops." The file also contains memoranda on the wheat program by Myer Feldman, and a press release of Senator Kennedy's remarks to the Stutsman County (North Dakota) Democratic Committee dinner. Of note are some copies with notations by Senator Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0900-019
This file contains a copy and drafts of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech at the Theodore Roosevelt Centennial lecture in Dickinson, North Dakota. In his speech the Senator discusses the achievements of President Theodore Roosevelt, and the importance of political participation and public service in a democratic society. Of note is a draft with notations by Senator Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0900-017
This file contains a draft of a speech by Senator John F. Kennedy at a Jefferson-Jackson day dinner in Bismarck, North Dakota. In his speech the Senator discusses bi-partisan leadership and the United States economy, and a need for legislation to strengthen the agricultural industry. Of note are drafts with notations by Senator Kennedy. Also included are drafts of speeches for Jefferson-Jackson day dinners in Vermont and New Hampshire.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0910-005
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a Quentin Burdick birthday dinner in Fargo, North Dakota. In his speech he acknowledges the efforts of Representative Quentin Burdick to support farmers in the state and proposes a farm policy to stabilize the agricultural industry.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0906-009
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a Young Democrats luncheon in Bismarck, North Dakota. In his speech he discusses the economic benefits of the Rural Electric Act (REA) and a need to expand electrification to rural areas to support increasing energy demands.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0906-008
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech at a Stutsman County Democratic Committee dinner in Jamestown, North Dakota discussing Secretary of Agriculture Ezra Taft Benson’s farm program, and a need for revised legislation to address issues in the agricultural industry.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0911-072
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at an airport rally in Fargo, North Dakota during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he discusses concerns in the agricultural industry, United States foreign policy, and appeals to voters for leadership and change.