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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-0912-052
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Anderson, Indiana during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he makes an appeal for Democratic leadership, and discusses economic concerns and a need to re-establish the United States as a world leader.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-051
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks given at Muncie Gear Works in Muncie, Indiana during his 1960 presidential campaign discussing differences between the political parties and making an appeal for Democratic leadership.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-050
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Muncie, Indiana during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he appeals for Democratic leadership and discusses the failure of the Republican administration to address economic concerns.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-049
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks given in Pendleton, Indiana during his 1960 presidential campaign discussing a need for new leadership to address economic concerns.
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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. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-047
This file contains a transcript from Senator John F. Kennedy’s televised interview on WTTV, Indianapolis, Indiana. Topics include relations between the United States and Soviet Union, Social Security reform, labor, housing, and the agricultural industry. The interview was conducted by Senator Matthew E. Welsh with a three person panel consisting of journalists Ted Knap, James Carroll, and Jep Cadow.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-046
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Evansville, Indiana during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he appeals for Democratic leadership at the state and Federal level, and discusses the failure of the Republican administration to address domestic challenges.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0900-016
This file contains reading copies and a draft of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech at a Jefferson-Jackson Day dinner in Indianapolis, Indiana. In his speech the Senator discusses domestic economic issues and a need for legislation to aid in the rehabilitation of the agricultural industry. Of note is a copy with notations by Senator Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0893a-003
This folder contains copies and a draft of Senator John F. Kennedy's speech before a meeting of the Executive Committee of the American Legion at their national headquarters in Indianapolis, Indiana. In his speech the Senator discusses United States military preparedness and ability to respond to the increased militarization of the Soviet Union. Of note are copies with notations by the Senator.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0896-018
This folder contains copies and drafts of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks upon receiving the 1957 Patriotism Award during Washington Day exercises at Notre Dame University in South Bend, Indiana. In his speech the Senator discusses the accomplishments of President George Washington and the origins of George Washington Day, as well as the shared histories of scholars and politicians and a need for greater scholarship in politics. Of note are drafts with notations by Senator Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0902-024
This file contains excerpts from Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks at National Library Week in Indianapolis, Indiana addressing the importance of libraries in educating citizens and a need for expanded library resources.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0902-023
This file contains copies and a draft of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech at the 1959 Convocation of United Negro College Fund in Indianapolis, Indiana. In his speech Senator Kennedy discusses the importance of education to create strong leaders capable of addressing domestic and international issues, including the growing threat of Communism. Of note, the draft contains notations by the Senator.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0908-005
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a district Democratic committee dinner in South Bend, Indiana. In his speech he discusses various challenges facing the United States including development of efficient farm technology, national security, and foreign aid.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0908-004
This file contains copies and an outline of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a farm forum in Alexandria, Indiana. In his speech he discusses Secretary of Agriculture Ezra Taft Benson’s farm program and a need for revised legislation to address issues in the agricultural industry.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0908-003
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “Disarmament,” given at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. 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-0908-002
This file contains excerpts from Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a Jefferson-Jackson Day dinner in Lafayette, Indiana. Topics include the 1960 presidential campaign and a need for strong leadership to address domestic and international challenges facing the United States.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0908-039
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech at a Jefferson-Jackson Day dinner in Richmond, Indiana addressing concerns over the achievement gap in agriculture, technology, military, education, and foreign aid between the United States and Soviet Union.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0908-038
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “The Voice of Indiana,” discussing the 1960 presidential campaign, Indiana’s presidential primary, and a need for strong leadership to address domestic and international challenges.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0908-037
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “Food for Peace,” given at the Howard County Courthouse in Kokomo, Indiana. In the speech he proposes expanding foreign aid programs to send United States’ agricultural surpluses abroad to mitigate world hunger.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0908-036
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “Disarmament,” given at Earlham College in Richmond, Indiana. 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-0906-007
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “The Presidential Primary and Your Vote,” given in Terre Haute, Indiana. In his speech he discusses a history of presidential primaries in Indiana, and the importance of primaries for voters and for candidates as a way to educate themselves on the needs of the people.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0906-005
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech at the Lake County Women’s Club breakfast in Gary, Indiana discussing the 1960 presidential campaign, and a need for strong Democratic leadership to address domestic and international challenges facing the United States.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0906-004
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech announcing his entrance into the Democratic presidential primary in Indiana. In his speech he discusses the history of presidential primaries in the state, their importance in selecting a presidential candidate, and challenges facing Indiana and the United States.