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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1025-009
This folder contains excerpts and press releases of speeches given in New Hampshire, New York, and Wisconsin by Senator John F. Kennedy during his 1960 presidential primary campaign. Topics include funding for natural resources and conservation projects; the dairy industry; Africa; Communism in Eastern Europe; and legislation for unemployment, education, and health care for the aged.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1025-003
This folder contains speeches by Senator John F. Kennedy, including drafts with handwritten annotations, reading copies, and press releases. Topics include organized labor and labor reform legislation; Israel; Soviet Union Premier Nikita Khrushchev; civil rights; agricultural issues; and the housing industry.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1060-004
This folder contains transcripts of a press conference given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Portland, Maine. Senator Kennedy answered questions from the press on a variety of topics including the Passamaquoddy Bay project, his legislative efforts in the 2nd session of the 86th Congress, trade, industry, the economy, and the Organization of American States (OAS) conference.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1059-002
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in New Jersey concerning industry, organized labor, unemployment, social services legislation, Communism, the economy, and the need for strong Democratic leadership to achieve growth and progress. Also included in this folder is Senator Kennedy’s travel itinerary to various states.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1058-018
This folder contains speeches and a transcript of a press conference given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Maine discussing the Passamaquoddy Bay project; religious issues; legislation; industry; the economy; and relations with Latin America, Cuba, and the Organization of American States (OAS).
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1058-010
This folder contains speeches and a transcript of a press conference given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Pocatello, Idaho discussing agricultural issues, the mining industry, atomic energy, and legislation.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1057-009
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in New York City and Pennsylvania discussing labor, industry, the economy, international relations, legislation, and education.
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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
JFKCAMP1960-1031-005
This folder contains copies of a speech titled, "The Steel Strike and the Taft-Hartley Law," given by Senator John F. Kennedy at the Washington County Democratic Dinner in Fayette City, Pennsylvania. In his speech Senator Kennedy discusses the steel strike and criticizes President Dwight D. Eisenhower's management of the situation. The Senator also condemns the usage of the Taft-Hartley emergency injunction and suggests a re-examination of the law's emergency provisions.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1042-003
This folder contains correspondence between members of Senator John F. Kennedy’s campaign staff and various individuals from Pennsylvania, lists of Pennsylvanian weekly newspapers concerning the 1960 presidential campaign and support for Senator Kennedy. Also included in this folder is a photograph and the 1959 Legislative Report of United Steelworkers of America, Legislative Committee of Pennsylvania.