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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0913-007
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a public rally at the Hotel Theresa in Harlem, New York City during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator compares his record on civil rights legislation to the record of Vice President Richard M. Nixon, and discusses the role of the United States as a model of a free and Democratic society.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-067
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given at DeFremery Park in Oakland, California, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses Vice President Nixon's voting record and the Republican Party's opposition to progress. He also touches on civil rights and equal opportunity.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-033
This file contains a copy and press release of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given at the Eastern Parkway Arena in Brooklyn, New York City, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator lists five key differences between himself and Vice President Nixon. The differences relate to the high cost of living, housing, education, and civil rights.