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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0906-019
This file contains copies and a draft of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “Africa,” given at Whitewater College in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin discussing a need for increased aid to Africa to address social and political issues, including communism. An additional excerpt titled, “The Crisis in American Education,” addresses challenges in the American educational system.
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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
JFKCAMP1960-1030-002
This folder contains copies of a speech titled, "Africa – The Coming Challenge," given by Senator John F. Kennedy at a Democratic luncheon in Watertown, Wisconsin. In his speech Senator Kennedy discusses recent transformations in African nations, the importance of education to achieve independence and progress, and proposes the creation of an African Educational Development Fund and a multi-national economic development fund for Africa.