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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0980-011
This folder contains letters concerning expressions of general support for Senator John F. Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign and offers to assist on the campaign.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0941-025
This folder contains memoranda, newspaper articles, a reproduction of a speech made by Senator John F. Kennedy at the Maine Democratic Party Issues Conference banquet, and correspondence between Senator Kennedy, members of Senator Kennedy’s staff, and various individuals concerning the political climate of Maine and Edward M. “Ted” Kennedy’s trip to the state.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0941-024
This folder contains a memorandum concerning a Maine public opinion poll regarding prospective 1960 Democratic Party presidential candidates and newspaper articles concerning the political climate of Maine and Maine Senator Edmund S. Muskie’s (formerly the state’s governor) support of Senator John F. Kennedy’s presidential campaign.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0941-023
This folder contains a telegram, memoranda, newspaper articles, and correspondence between Senator John F. Kennedy, members of Senator Kennedy’s staff, Maine Governor (later Senator) Edmund S. Muskie, and various individuals concerning expressions of general support and Senator Kennedy’s presidential campaign efforts in Maine.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0941-022
This folder contains telegrams and correspondence between Senator John F. Kennedy, members of Senator Kennedy’s staff, and various individuals concerning expressions of general support, Senator Kennedy’s presidential campaign efforts in Maine, and the state’s delegates to the 1960 Democratic National Convention.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0941-021
This folder contains telegrams and correspondence between Senator John F. Kennedy, members of Senator Kennedy’s staff, and various individuals concerning expressions of general support and Senator Kennedy’s presidential campaign efforts in Maine.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0941-020
This folder contains telegrams, a newspaper article, and correspondence between Senator John F. Kennedy, members of Senator Kennedy’s staff, and various individuals concerning expressions of general support and Senator Kennedy’s presidential campaign efforts in Maine.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0941-019
This folder contains a memorandum, newspaper articles, and correspondence between Senator John F. Kennedy and various individuals concerning expressions of general support, the political climate of Maine, and Senator Kennedy’s presidential campaign efforts in the state.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0941-018
This folder contains memoranda, a program for the Maine Democratic Party state convention, and correspondence between Senator John F. Kennedy, members of Senator Kennedy’s staff, and various individuals concerning the political climate of the Maine and Senator Kennedy’s presidential campaign efforts in the state.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0941-017
This folder contains memoranda concerning efforts to secure the support of organized labor leaders in Maine during Senator John F. Kennedy’s presidential campaign.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0941-016
This folder contains a memorandum and correspondence between Senator John F. Kennedy, members of Senator Kennedy’s staff, and various individuals concerning expressions of general support and Senator Kennedy’s presidential campaign efforts in Maine.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0941-015
This folder contains articles from various Maine newspapers concerning various aspects of the 1960 presidential election, including public opinion of the candidates’ wives, Vice President Richard Nixon’s campaign, and the Wisconsin Democratic Party primary election.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1050-010
This folder contains correspondence concerning Senator John F. Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign and Senator Kennedy’s tour schedules for Ohio, Oklahoma, Maine, Kansas, and Iowa.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1060-004
This folder contains transcripts of a press conference given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Portland, Maine. Senator Kennedy answered questions from the press on a variety of topics including the Passamaquoddy Bay project, his legislative efforts in the 2nd session of the 86th Congress, trade, industry, the economy, and the Organization of American States (OAS) conference.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1058-018
This folder contains speeches and a transcript of a press conference given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Maine discussing the Passamaquoddy Bay project; religious issues; legislation; industry; the economy; and relations with Latin America, Cuba, and the Organization of American States (OAS).
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1057-001
This folder contains Senator John F. Kennedy’s schedule for September 2, 1960 and speeches given by the Senator in Alaska, California, Idaho, Maine, Michigan, and New Hampshire. In his speeches the Senator discusses the economy, labor, industry, legislation, and international affairs; and asks for support for his 1960 presidential campaign. Of note is Senator Kennedy’s acceptance speech titled, “The New Frontier,” given at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) upon receiving the Democratic Party’s nomination for the 1960 presidential election. In his speech the Senator addresses religion, Communism, nuclear weapons, and civil rights. He also discusses a New Frontier in America, which calls for leadership, courage, change, and opportunity for all.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1031-009
This folder contains a speech titled, “The Dream of Passamaquoddy,” given by Senator John F. Kennedy at a Maine Democratic Party Issues Conference banquet in Augusta, Maine. In his speech Senator Kennedy discusses a plan to harness the tidal power in the Passamaquoddy Bay to generate electricity for the area and improve the economy in Maine.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1027-014
This folder contains Senator John F. Kennedy’s itinerary for New England and copies of speeches given in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, and Rhode Island during his 1960 presidential campaign. Topics include a proposal for a Peace Corps, education, the economy, and support in the election. Also included in this folder is a transcript from a television program in which Senator Kennedy answers questions regarding religion, Communism, Fidel Castro, agriculture, and foreign policy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1027-005
This folder contains press releases, statements, speeches, and transcripts of press conferences given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Alaska, California, Idaho, Maine, Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Oregon, and Washington during his 1960 presidential campaign. Topics addressed include voter registration, labor, legislation and congressional relations, the 1960 campaign, natural resources, Communism, Latin America, and the Soviet Union.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1039-008
This folder contains correspondence between Pierre Salinger, Press Secretary to Senator John F. Kennedy, and various individuals from Maine expressing support for Senator Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign.