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Burke Marshall Personal Papers
BMPP-013-004
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0897-004
This folder contains a copy and a draft of Senator John F. Kennedy's speech at the Universal Notre Dame Night Celebration in Washington, D.C. In his speech the Senator discusses objectives of the Senate Select Committee to Investigate Improper Activities in Labor-Management Relations (also known as the McClellan Committee) and a need for legislation to end labor racketeering, ensure fair labor standards and practices, and increase transparency of union financial activities. Of note is a draft of the speech with notations by Senator Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0896-018
This folder contains copies and drafts of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks upon receiving the 1957 Patriotism Award during Washington Day exercises at Notre Dame University in South Bend, Indiana. In his speech the Senator discusses the accomplishments of President George Washington and the origins of George Washington Day, as well as the shared histories of scholars and politicians and a need for greater scholarship in politics. Of note are drafts with notations by Senator Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Central Subject Files
JFKWHCSF-0719-022
This folder contains correspondence between members of the White House staff and individual citizens regarding honors awarded to President John F. Kennedy, including the University of Notre Dame’s Laetare Medal, and includes correspondence from the President of the University of Notre Dame, Theodore Hesburgh. The folder also contains materials related to honors President Kennedy awarded to others, including the award for Outstanding Reporting in the Field of Physical Recreation.