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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0894-004
This folder contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy's speech before the United States Senate titled, "The War in Indochina." In his speech the Senator addresses reports on French success with fighting communism in Vietnam and Southeast Asia, and discusses proposals for increased U.S. involvement in Southeast Asia in the form of military aid.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0893-003
This folder contains drafts and copies of speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy at various dinners and organizational events. Topics include the New England industrial economy, Federal tax laws, the economy, and Vietnamese independence from France. Of note are several items with notations by the Senator.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0895-014
This folder contains a press release and copies of Senator John F. Kennedy's speech titled, "America's Stake in Vietnam," given at a conference sponsored by the American Friends of Vietnam at the Willard Hotel in Washington, D.C. In his speech the Senator discusses the current state of Vietnam, United States and Vietnamese relations, and the need for increased support of Vietnam to protect against the growing threat of communism.