Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0908-022
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “The Religious Issue in American Politics,” given before the American Society of Newspaper Editors in Washington, D.C. In his speech he discusses the role of religion in the 1960 presidential campaign and discourages voters from voting based solely on the religious affiliation of a candidate.