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Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-AHB-04
Blumenthal discusses the Robert F. Kennedy’s (RFK) decision to run for president in 1968, the Eugene J. McCarthy campaign and Democratic Party leadership’s reaction to that decision, and RFK’s campaign in Indiana and New York State, among other issues.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0917-010
This file contains reading copies of Senator John F. Kennedy's speeches that are undated, but were likely written between 1958 and 1960. Speech titles include "The Farm Policy," "Farm Policy and Surpluses," "League of Municipalities Speech," "The Voice of Indiana," "The Lack of Leadership," "Massachusetts and Alaska," and "The Democratic Tradition." There are also untitled remarks given by Senator Kennedy in Durango, Colorado, which bear his notations.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-053
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a courthouse in Terre Haute, Indiana during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he discusses economic concerns, including those relating to the agricultural industry; differences between the political parties; and a need for Democratic leadership.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-048
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at an auditorium in Indianapolis, Indiana during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he makes an appeal for Democratic leadership and discusses differences between the political parties, including the failure of the Republican administration to address domestic and international challenges.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0979-007
This folder contains materials from Alexander Campbell, Democratic County Chairman for Allen County in Indiana, to Senator John F. Kennedy concerning the Democratic Party in 1960 political campaigns. Also included in this folder are lists of Democratic candidates for state offices in Indiana, and precinct and ward committeemen for Marion County, Indiana.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0935-014-p0015
Photograph of Senator John F. Kennedy at the Second District Democratic rally in Lafayette, Indiana. The photo accompanies a letter sent to Senator Kennedy from John A. Merrell, Democratic chairman for the Second District in Indiana. Written on verso: "April 7th, 1960; 2nd District Democratic Rally, Lafayette, Indiana; John A. Merrell."
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1025-007
This folder contains copies and press releases of speeches given in Indiana, Nevada, and North Dakota by Senator John F. Kennedy during his 1960 presidential primary campaign. Topics include Indiana’s primary election; issues in Eastern Europe, particularly communism; the Democratic Party’s agricultural program; and the Rural Electrification Administration (REA).
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1029-021
This folder contains copies of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy at the Lake County Women’s Club Breakfast in Gary, Indiana. In his speech Senator Kennedy discusses the 1960 election, growth of Democratic electives since the 1956 election, and the need for strong Democratic leadership.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1029-018
This folder contains copies of a speech by Senator John F. Kennedy titled, "The Prospects for '60." In his speech Senator Kennedy discusses the 1960 election at state and national levels, the growth of Democratic electives since the 1956 election, and the need for strong Democratic leadership. Also included in this folder is an alternate version of the speech given at the Lake County Women's Club Breakfast in Gary, Indiana.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1029-010
This folder contains a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy at a Jefferson-Jackson Day Dinner in Lafayette, Indiana. In his speech the Senator discusses the Republican Party and the need for a strong Democratic leader in the White House.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1029-008
This folder contains copies of speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy at various Democratic Party events. In the speeches Senator Kennedy discusses past successes of the Democratic Party and challenges ahead, including automation, farm technology, disarmament, foreign aid, the Soviet Union, and urban renewal.