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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0961-023
This folder contains a memorandum and a letter from Connecticut Congressman Chester Bowles concerning Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech to the American Society of Newspaper Editors concerning the prospect of a Catholic president.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-136-020
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, both during and prior to his Presidency, concerning Senator Kennedy's successful 1960 presidential campaign. Materials in this folder include memoranda on campaign strategy and public opinion information, a copy of Connecticut Congressman (and future Under Secretary of State) Chester Bowles' article "The 'China Problem' Reconsidered," and correspondence from campaign advisers and contributors, including Bowles, Robert F. Kennedy, and Sargent Shriver (eventual Director of the Peace Corps). Of note are several items with handwritten notations by then Senator Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0928-023
This folder contains newspaper articles and correspondence between Connecticut Congressman (and later Undersecretary of State) Chester Bowles and members of Senator John F. Kennedy’s staff concerning Bowles’ assistance in Senator Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign efforts in Connecticut.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1051-006
This folder contains two speeches made by Congressman Chester Bowles concerning arms control, the Cold War, and foreign policy.