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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-165-001
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s tribute to West Virginia and his congratulations on its 100th anniversary recorded in the President’s Office in the White House.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0901-016
This file contains copies and a draft of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech at a Jefferson-Jackson Day dinner in Morgantown, West Virginia discussing a need for effective leadership in the Democratic Party to resolve domestic and international issues. Of note is a draft with notations by the Senator.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0901-020
This file contains a draft of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks before the joint convention of the Tobacco Association of the United States and the Leaf Tobacco Export Association held in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. In his speech he discusses the benefits of the Trade Agreements Act to the tobacco industry, particularly as a means to foster international relationships. Of note is a draft with notations by the Senator.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0903-005
This file contains drafts of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech at a fund raising dinner in Welch, West Virginia discussing legislation to address economic and labor issues, and a need for research and development in the coal industry. Of note is a draft with notations by the Senator.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0911-030
This file contains press releases announcing Senator John F. Kennedy’s Conference on New Jobs and New Growth to be held in Charleston, West Virginia, with the purpose of developing a program to end unemployment.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0911-058
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at the Civic Center in Charleston, West Virginia during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he discusses the failure of the Republican administration to address unemployment concerns and outlines a program to stimulate economic growth. Also included is a transcript of the question and answer period following his speech.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0911-059
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks given at the Daniel Boone Hotel in Charleston, West Virginia discussing his 1960 presidential campaign and the contributions of West Virginians to its success.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0908-013
This file contains copies of excerpts from a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy at a reception in Beckley, West Virginia discussing poverty in West Virginia and a need for an economic program to revitalize the state economy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0908-014
This file contains copies of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Morgantown, West Virginia titled, “Coal by Wire: The Key to Coal’s Future.” In his speech he discusses a need to revitalize the coal industry, including the development of coal-fired power plants.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0908-015
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “Aid to the Unemployed and Retired,” given in Clarksburg, West Virginia discussing a need for increased unemployment compensation benefits and social services for the elderly.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0908-016
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “A New Program for Coal,” given in Fairmont, West Virginia discussing a need for an energy program to revitalize the coal industry through economic regulation, research, and development of coal-fired power plants.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0906-003
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech announcing his entrance into the Democratic presidential primary in West Virginia. In his speech he discusses the history of presidential primaries in the state, their importance in selecting a presidential candidate, and challenges facing West Virginia and the United States.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0908-027
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Logan, West Virginia discussing a need for an energy program to revitalize the coal industry through economic regulation, research, and development of coal-fired power plants.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0908-028
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Williamston, West Virginia discussing a need to revise Social Security legislation to protect the elderly against rising hospital and nursing costs.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0908-029
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Glenwood Park, West Virginia discussing poverty in West Virginia and the failure of President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s Administration to provide an adequate food surplus program to those in need.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0908-030
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Mullens, West Virginia discussing the economic and health effects of pollution in the Guyandotte River, and proposes a program to restore and develop natural resources in the area.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0908-031
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “A National Fuels Policy,” given in Amherstdale, West Virginia discussing a need for an energy program to standardize regulations, policy, and prices as a means to revitalize the coal industry.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0908-032
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Hinton, West Virginia discussing a need for Federal assistance to aid in the development, research, and conservation of natural resources in West Virginia as a means to attract tourism and repair the state’s economy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0908-033
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “The Task of Our Teacher College Graduates,” given in Athens, West Virginia. In his speech he discusses the role of teachers in shaping the minds of future leaders, a need to increase Federal and state funding to schools, and the disparity in educational systems between the United States and Soviet Union.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0908-034
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “Disarmament,” given at Bluefield State College in Bluefield, West Virginia. In his speech he discusses the difficulty of arms control, the relationship between the United States and Soviet Union, and the introduction of a bill to establish the Arms Control Research Institute.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0908-035
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “The Spirit of the ‘60s,” given at a Democratic rally in Charles Town, West Virginia discussing the 1960 presidential campaign.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0908-040
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Saint Albans, West Virginia titled, “Help for Our Older Citizens,” discussing challenges facing the elderly, including unemployment and rising medical costs.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0909-010
This file contains a copy of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Lewisburg, West Virginia. In his speech he proposes a bill to create the Youth Conservation Corps to preserve and develop natural resources, including those in West Virginia.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0909-012
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “Eight Years of Retreat,” given in Charleston, West Virginia discussing economic issues under President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s administration including those related to labor, education, and social services.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0909-013
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Huntington, West Virginia discussing proposed legislation for Federal aid to West Virginia to promote economic growth.