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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-1103-019
This file contains miscellaneous press releases and other documents collected by Senator John F. Kennedy's office. About half of the items were issued by other individuals and organizations. The file also includes a copy of Senator Kennedy's campaign schedule for September 1-18, 1960.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-1103-018
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's speech given at a Milwaukee Gridiron dinner in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Topics of his speech include a need for effective leadership to address the growing threat of Communism, and the 1960 presidential election. The copy has notations by Senator Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-1103-017
This folder contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's speech for a St. Patrick's Day dinner. In his speech, the Senator compares the oppression of Ireland and the fight for independence from Great Britain to Hungary's current struggle against the Soviet Union.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-1103-016
This folder contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks to the Annual Convention of the Massachusetts State Federation of Labor in Worcester, Massachusetts. In his speech, the Senator discusses the record of Secretary of Labor James P. Mitchell and argues that more action is needed on labor relations, minimum wages, social insurance, and area redevelopment.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-1103-015
This folder contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks to an unidentified meeting of Young Democrats. In his speech, the Senator discusses how the differences between the Democratic and Republican parties are less dramatic in the 1956 election as compared to previous years.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-1103-014
This folder contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks at the Cook County Democratic Dinner in Chicago, Illinois. In his speech, the Senator promotes the reelection bid of Senator Paul Douglas and recommends strategies for the Democratic Party in the 1954 campaign. He also discusses foreign policy issues, including the French war in Indochina. Of note is one page with notations by Sargent Shriver.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-1103-013
This folder contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given in Chattanooga, Tennessee. In his speech, the Senator discusses industrial developments and the migration of industry from New England to the South. He cites several factors that give the South an unfair economic advantage, such as tax subsidies and lower minimum wages, and proposes legislative action that would level the playing field for industry in all regions of the country.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-1103-012
This folder contains copies and drafts of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks at a testimonial dinner for Senator Hubert H. Humphrey and Congressman Eugene McCarthy in St. Paul, Minnesota. In his speech the Senator criticizes how Republicans have handled farm and agriculture issues, and states that Democrats can provide positive, progressive leadership in the upcoming elections.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-1103-011
This folder contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks to the Council of Profit-Sharing Industries in Boston, Massachusetts. In his speech the Senator discusses the Federal budget and the fiscal problems facing the Eisenhower administration.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0924-006
This file contains policy statements issued by the Advisory Council of the Democratic National Committee. Included are several pamphlets regarding foreign policy, the space program, and the Democratic party.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0924-005
This file contains policy statements issued by the Advisory Council of the Democratic National Committee. Included are pamphlets regarding natural resources, a proposal for a National Peace Agency, defense disarmament, education, urban and suburban issues, and nuclear testing.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0924-004
This file contains policy statements issued by the Advisory Council of the Democratic National Committee. Included are several pamphlets regarding military policy, the Democratic agenda, and farm issues.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0924-003
This file contains policy statements issued by the Advisory Council of the Democratic National Committee.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0924-002
This file contains policy statements issued by the Advisory Council of the Democratic National Committee.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0923-006
This file contains miscellaneous press releases and other documents collected by Senator John F. Kennedy's office. Most items were issued by other congressmen, committees, and organizations. Of note is an interview transcript of Senator Kennedy and Senator Kenneth B. Keating on the television program "Let's Look at Congress." The file include some undated speeches by Senator Kennedy, including remarks to the Economic Club of Chicago, Illinois, [9 October 1957]; "Can We Afford to Waste Our Water"; "New England's Economic Prospects" [circa 1957-1958]; and his statement to the Joint Committee on Atomic Energy regarding H.R. 8862, [4 June 1954].
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0923-005
This file contains a chronological set of press releases and statements issued by Senator John F. Kennedy's office. There are also some releases from his presidential campaign organization, Senator John F. Kennedy for President. Items of note include a report to Senator Kennedy from the Committee on Defense Establishment; a report of the Task Force on Area Redevelopment, which was appointed by President-elect Kennedy to investigate areas with chronic unemployment; and his Inaugural Address.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0923-004
This file contains a chronological set of press releases and statements issued by Senator John F. Kennedy's office.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0923-003
This file contains a chronological set of press releases and statements issued by Senator John F. Kennedy's office. Note that the first item is labeled as September 1959, but the correct date is December 19, 1959.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0923-002
This file contains a chronological set of press releases and statements issued by Senator John F. Kennedy's office.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0923-001
This file contains a chronological set of press releases and statements issued by Senator John F. Kennedy's office. Also included is information on S. 1555, the Labor Management Reform Bill of 1959 (also known as the Kennedy-Ervin Labor Reform Bill).
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0922-012
This file contains miscellaneous press releases and other documents collected by Senator John F. Kennedy's office. The items were issued by other congressmen, committees, and organizations. Most are releases and meeting agendas of the New England Senators Conference. Other items of note include distribution lists for press releases (1957); a detailed statement from Senator Kennedy on civil rights legislation; a transcript of Kennedy's interview with Harry Conn of Press Associates, Inc., regarding the McClellan investigation into improper activities in the labor-management field; and an announcement that film rights to "Profiles in Courage" had been acquired by Contemporary Productions, Inc.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0922-011
This file contains a chronological set of press releases and statements issued by Senator John F. Kennedy's office.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0922-010
This file contains a chronological set of press releases and statements issued by Senator John F. Kennedy's office.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0922-009
This file contains a chronological set of press releases and statements issued by Senator John F. Kennedy's office.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0922-008
This file contains a chronological set of press releases and statements issued by Senator John F. Kennedy's office.