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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0918-004
This file contains reading copies and drafts of Senator John F. Kennedy's speeches that pertain to agriculture and farming. Items include "A Plan of Action for the Dairy Industry," "The Importance of Farm Credit," "REA Under the Republicans," "The Challenge Abroad," an untitled dairy program speech, "REA," remarks at the Midwest Farm Conference, "Dairy Problems in Wisconsin," and "REA Coops." The file also contains memoranda on the wheat program by Myer Feldman, and a press release of Senator Kennedy's remarks to the Stutsman County (North Dakota) Democratic Committee dinner. Of note are some copies with notations by Senator Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-003
This file contains a copy and press releases of Senator John F. Kennedy's speech given in La Crosse, Wisconsin, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses farm policy under the Republican administration, and a need to stabilize the agricultural industry through parity prices, increased farm income, and an adequate food surplus program.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0915-012
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks titled, "Dairy Problems in Wisconsin." In this undated speech, likely given in early 1960, the Senator discusses issues within the Wisconsin dairy industry and presents five ideas to help solve the problem. Of note is a draft with handwritten annotations.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0907-021
This file contains copies of remarks by Senator John F. Kennedy in Marinette, Wisconsin discussing Secretary of Agriculture Ezra Taft Benson’s farm program, and proposes a policy to provide loans to farmers to relieve the economic pressure of increased costs in agricultural management.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0907-018
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “Food for Peace,” given at a Young Democrats state convention banquet held in Racine, Wisconsin. 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-0907-012
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Shawano, Wisconsin titled, "A Plan of Action for the Dairy Industry," discussing legislation to stabilize the dairy industry and the importance of milk production to overall farm economy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0907-009
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “The Importance of Farm Credit,” given in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. In the speech he discusses Secretary of Agriculture Ezra Taft Benson’s farm program, and proposes a policy to provide loans to farmers to relieve the economic pressure of increased costs in agricultural management.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0906-034
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin discussing the importance of agricultural research to the farm economy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0906-029
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Antigo, Wisconsin titled, "Strengthening REA Cooperatives." In the speech he discusses the Rural Electric Act (REA) and a need to expand rural electrification to support the farm economy in the state.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0906-022
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “A New Dairy Program for Wisconsin and the Nation,” given at a reception at the Hotel Rogers in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. In the speech he discusses issues facing dairy farmers, including a need to stabilize the dairy industry and the importance of milk production to overall farm economy.