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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-014
This file contains a copy and a press release of Senator John F. Kennedy's speech given at the Meadowdale Shopping Center in Carpentersville, Illinois, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he discusses the responsibility of the Federal government to support education through college loan programs, investments in infrastructure, and aid to supplement teaching salaries.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0896-014
This folder contains copies and drafts of Senator John F. Kennedy’s convocation speech at the University of Illinois in Champaign, Illinois. In his speech titled, "Politics: Our Most Neglected Profession," 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.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0903-009
This file contains a draft of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech at the Chicago Daily News Youth Achievement Awards Program in Chicago, Illinois, discussing the important role of education in creating strong leaders and encourages students to consider a career in public service.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1058-012
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Illinois concerning education, Communism, social security, the aged, international relations, employment, and discrepancies between Vice President Richard M. Nixon’s voting record and campaign platform. Also included in this folder is Senator Kennedy’s schedule and travel itinerary for Illinois.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1058-011
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Illinois concerning Communism, agricultural issues, social services legislation, education, the economy, and the legacy of President Abraham Lincoln.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1057-011
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Connecticut, Illinois, New York, Ohio, and Virginia. In his speeches Senator Kennedy discusses the economy, labor, international relations, education, and the need for strong Democratic leadership to achieve change and improve domestic policies.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1057-008
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin. In his speeches Senator Kennedy discusses disarmament, civil rights, labor, the economy, international relations, and education.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1049-010
This folder contains press releases concerning the 1960 presidential campaign, Africa, agriculture, civil rights, economic growth, education, foreign policy, the minimum wage, organized crime, Poland, social security, urban renewal, and youth. Also included in this folder is Senator John F. Kennedy’s tour schedule for Illinois, Minnesota, and Missouri.