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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-015
This file contains a press release from the Democratic National Committee containing Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a senior citizens meeting held at Kleinham’s Music Hall in Buffalo, New York during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he discusses the failure of the Republic administration to revise Social Security legislation to protect the elderly against rising medical costs.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-011
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Niagara Falls, New York, at the Treadway Inn during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he discusses political party divisions on the issues of medical care for the elderly and the national minimum wage.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-005
This file contains copies and press releases of Senator John F. Kennedy's speech given in Rockford, Illinois, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses political party divisions over Social Security, including expanding health benefits for the elderly to protect them against rising hospital and nursing costs.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0916-019
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks titled, "Remembering Our Older Citizens." In this undated speech, the Senator discusses a need to improve programs and services for the aged, including medical care, housing, and an increase in social security payments to keep up with the cost of living. 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-0907-030
This file contains copies of speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Beloit, Wisconsin. In his speech titled, “Medical Care for Our Older Citizens," he proposes a bill to amend the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code in order to provide health benefits to the elderly and protect them against rising hospital and nursing costs. Also included are copies of press releases with excerpts from the Senator’s speech concerning increased unemployment benefits compensation.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0907-027
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech at a United Automobile Workers (UAW) conference in Detroit, Michigan concerning Social Security, and proposes a bill 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-0907-016
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, "Three Neglected Groups," given at a reception in Superior, Wisconsin discussing a need for increased unemployment benefits, minimum wage, and social services for elderly citizens.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0909-042
This file contains copies of speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy at an AFL-CIO (American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations) convention in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Topics of his speeches include the effects of automation on labor, and 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-0909-027
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Salisbury, Maryland discussing a need to revise Social Security legislation to protect the elderly against unemployment, as well as rising hospital and nursing costs.
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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-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-0908-026
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Portland, Oregon discussing proposed 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-0911-045
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks given in Reading, Pennsylvania during his 1960 presidential campaign, discussing unemployment concerns and the failure of the Republic administration 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-0910-018
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Social Security Act in Hyde Park, New York discussing the achievements of the Act, and a need to expand legislation to protect the elderly against rising medical costs, unemployment, and housing concerns.
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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.