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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0810-008
This folder contains a memorandum titled The Catholic Vote in 1952 and 1956, written in Spring 1956, which contains "an analysis of available statistics and polls indicating the strength of the Catholic vote in key states and cities, its division among the Republican and Democratic parties, and the significance to the Democratic party of reversing in 1956 the 1952 Republican trend among Catholic voters." There is also an analysis of Al Smith's performance in the 1928 election, and excerpts from Smith's statements on religion.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0895-028
This folder contains copies of press releases of Senator John F. Kennedy’s address at a Democratic rally in Owensboro, Kentucky. In his speech the Senator discusses President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s administration including economic issues, foreign policy, the need for greater Democratic leadership, and the 1956 presidential campaign. 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-0895-026
This folder contains a press release of Senator John F. Kennedy's speech in San Francisco, California, at the Fairmont Hotel in support of the Adlai Stevenson and Estes Kefauver 1956 presidential campaign ticket, and a draft of his speech to California Democrats. In the speeches Senator Kennedy discusses President Dwight D. Eisenhower's administration and its handling of economic and labor issues.