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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-059
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given at the Elks Auditorium in Los Angeles, California, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses the philosophical differences between the political parties on such issues as civil rights, housing, and employment.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Walter W. Heller
JFKWHSFWWH-MF42-007
This folder contains material pertaining to a request for comments from the Council of Economic Advisers on S.B. 370, which was enacted by the California Legislature and outlines a policy for full employment.
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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.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0895-025
This folder contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's speech at the United Steelworkers of America eighth constitutional convention in Los Angeles, California. In his speech the Senator discusses labor issues under the Republican administration. Also included in the folder is a news article discussing the Senator's speech and minutes of the convention proceedings.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0903-002
This file contains a draft of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech before the Press Club of Greater Los Angeles, in Los Angeles, California, discussing the role of the press in shaping political opinions and decisions, and encouraging members of the press to advocate for legislation to end labor racketeering. Of note, the draft contains notations by the Senator.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0904-008
This file contains materials pertaining to the 50th Regular Convention of the Building and Construction Trades Department of the AFL-CIO (American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations) held in San Francisco, California, including excerpts from Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech discussing a need for an increased minimum wage and revised unemployment benefits.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0927-011
This folder contains a telegram, memoranda, newspaper articles, and correspondence between Senator John F. Kennedy, members of Senator Kennedy’s staff, and various individuals concerning organized labor leaders in California.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1057-010
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Arizona, California, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, and Texas. In his speeches Senator Kennedy discusses disarmament, education, legislation, civil rights, the economy, labor, and international relations.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1057-002
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy and transcripts of question and answer sessions in California, Oregon, and Washington. Topics include the economy, agricultural issues, international relations, national security and defense, natural resources, energy, education, and labor. Also included in this folder is Senator Kennedy’s schedule for September 6-7, 1960.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1057-001
This folder contains Senator John F. Kennedy’s schedule for September 2, 1960 and speeches given by the Senator in Alaska, California, Idaho, Maine, Michigan, and New Hampshire. In his speeches the Senator discusses the economy, labor, industry, legislation, and international affairs; and asks for support for his 1960 presidential campaign. Of note is Senator Kennedy’s acceptance speech titled, “The New Frontier,” given at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) upon receiving the Democratic Party’s nomination for the 1960 presidential election. In his speech the Senator addresses religion, Communism, nuclear weapons, and civil rights. He also discusses a New Frontier in America, which calls for leadership, courage, change, and opportunity for all.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1030-030
This folder contains speeches made by Senator John F. Kennedy at conventions of the ALF-CIO (American Federation of Labor, Congress of Industrial Organizations) in California, Michigan, Nebraska, New York, and Oregon. Topics include legislation for unemployment insurance, the minimum wage, and care for the aged; effects of automation on the labor industry; racketeering and corruption within the labor movement; and the endorsement of Senator Kennedy by the AFL-CIO for the 1960 presidential campaign.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1027-005
This folder contains press releases, statements, speeches, and transcripts of press conferences given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Alaska, California, Idaho, Maine, Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Oregon, and Washington during his 1960 presidential campaign. Topics addressed include voter registration, labor, legislation and congressional relations, the 1960 campaign, natural resources, Communism, Latin America, and the Soviet Union.