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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0913-059
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at Lawrence Stadium in Wichita, Kansas during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator appeals for leadership and change, and discusses the failure of the Republican administration’s farm policy to resolve issues in the agricultural industry.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0898-027
This folder contains a draft and partial copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a Kansas City Democratic Club banquet in Topeka, Kansas. In his speech the Senator remarks upon agricultural policy and issues under Secretary of Agriculture Ezra Taft Benson. Also included is a draft of Senator Kennedy’s speech titled, “Science and Security,” discussing a need for President Dwight D. Eisenhower to make greater investments in scientific research and technological advancement to enhance the national security of the United States and defend it from the growing threat of the Soviet Union. The drafts contain notations by Senator Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0905-014
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a Democratic reception in Dodge City, Kansas discussing Secretary of Agriculture Ezra Taft Benson’s farm program, and a need for new leadership to address issues in the agricultural industry.