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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0919-003
This file contains background information for Senator John F. Kennedy's speech on Algeria. It includes an issue of an Algerian medical journal, L'Algerie Medicale, on the topic of criminal mutilation; and notes on foreign aid to Tunisia and Morocco. WARNING: This folder contains graphic images of deceased individuals, including naked and disfigured bodies.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0899-011
This folder contains copies and drafts of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a luncheon for the Fordham Law Alumni Association in New York City. In his speech the Senator discusses the professional obligations of lawyers specializing in labor law, and a need for regulation within the legal profession to prevent corrupt activities such as labor racketeering schemes.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0898-021
This folder contains a draft of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech at the Associated Industries of Massachusetts annual meeting in Boston, Massachusetts. In his speech the Senator discusses the need to revitalize industry in Massachusetts, the ongoing investigations of the United States Senate Select Committee on Improper Activities in Labor-Management Relations into cases of labor racketeering, and legislation proposed by the Committee to end corruption in labor unions.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0898-019
This folder contains copies and a draft of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech at the Phi Alpha Delta Legal Fraternity breakfast at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida. In his speech the Senator discusses the role the legal profession has played in facilitating labor racketeering, and encourages lawyers to engage in ethical practices to prevent corruption within the profession. Of note is a draft with notations by Senator Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0898-016
This folder contains a copy of Robert F. Kennedy’s speech before the Inland Daily Press Association in Chicago, Illinois. In his speech Kennedy discusses his work as Chief Counsel of the Senate Labor Rackets Committee in combating labor racketeering and the ongoing investigations of the committee.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0898-008
This folder contains a copy of Robert F. Kennedy’s speech given at a New York state Democratic dinner in Albany, New York. In his speech Kennedy discusses his work as Chief Counsel of the Senate Labor Rackets Committee in combating labor racketeering, and the political achievements of Senator John F. Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0897-022
This folder contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy's speech given at a Massachusetts Bar Association luncheon held in Plymouth, Massachusetts. In his speech the Senator discusses ongoing investigations of the Legislative Subcommittee of the Senate Labor Committee into labor racketeering cases and a need for legislation to protect against and prevent corruption in labor unions.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0897-018
This folder contains copies and drafts of Senator John F. Kennedy's speech at the annual convention of the Arkansas Bar Association in Hot Springs, Arkansas. In his speech the Senator discusses ongoing investigations of the Senate Labor Committee's Legislative Subcommittee into labor racketeering cases and a need for legislation to protect against and prevent corruption in labor unions. Of note is a draft with notations by Senator Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0666-012
This file contains correspondence between Senator John F. Kennedy, and various persons and organizations both known and unknown to the Senator regarding proposed amendments made by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to the Federal Firearms Act of 1934. Also included are responses from the Department of Treasury regarding appeals made by the Senator. Of note is a memorandum signed by Senator Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0897-013
This folder contains a copy and draft of Senator John F. Kennedy's speech given at a luncheon of the New England Publishers Association held in Boston, Massachusetts. In his speech the Senator discusses labor issues, including legislation to end labor racketeering and to ensure fair labor standards and practices. Of note is a draft with notations by Senator Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0897-004
This folder contains a copy and a draft of Senator John F. Kennedy's speech at the Universal Notre Dame Night Celebration in Washington, D.C. In his speech the Senator discusses objectives of the Senate Select Committee to Investigate Improper Activities in Labor-Management Relations (also known as the McClellan Committee) and a need for legislation to end labor racketeering, ensure fair labor standards and practices, and increase transparency of union financial activities. Of note is a draft of the speech with notations by Senator Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0897-002
This folder contains a copy and a draft of Senator John F. Kennedy's speech given at a Chamber of Commerce dinner in Lynchburg, Virginia. In his speech the Senator discusses a need for assistance at the local, state, and Federal levels to end labor racketeering and ensure fair labor standards and practices; and United States foreign policy in the Middle East. The draft contains notations by Senator Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0896-022
This folder contains copies and drafts of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at the Alabama League of Municipalities banquet in Birmingham, Alabama. In his speech the Senator discusses the issue of labor racketeering and suggests measures to eliminate the practice. Of note is a draft with notations by Senator Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0896-021
This folder contains copies and a draft of Senator John F. Kennedy's speech for a St. Patrick's Day dinner. In his speech the Senator compares the oppression of Ireland and the fight for independence from Great Britain to Hungary's current struggle against the Soviet Union. Of note is a draft with notations by Senator Kennedy. Also included in this folder are remarks of Robert F. Kennedy for a St. Patrick's Day dinner, discussing Ireland's independence and labor racketeering.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0903-010
This file contains drafts of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech at a United Hatters, Cap and Millinery convention in New York City. In his speech he discusses labor issues, including unemployment compensation and legislation to end labor racketeering. Of note is a draft with notations by the Senator
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0903-007
This file contains excerpts from Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech at a Grover Cleveland dinner in Buffalo, New York discussing labor issues, including a need for legislation to end labor racketeering.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0903-006
This file contains drafts of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech at an International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union convention in Miami Beach, Florida addressing issues in the labor movement including unemployment compensation, the aging work force, and legislation to end labor racketeering.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0903-002
This file contains a draft of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech before the Press Club of Greater Los Angeles, in Los Angeles, California, discussing the role of the press in shaping political opinions and decisions, and encouraging members of the press to advocate for legislation to end labor racketeering. Of note, the draft contains notations by the Senator.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0902-027
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech before the American Women in Radio and Television in New York City, New York discussing expanded roles and opportunities for women in news media and politics. Also included is a copy of Senator Kennedy's speech titled, “The Continuing Issues of Labor Reform,” addressing a need for legislation to end labor racketeering.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0902-012
This file contains a copy and drafts of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech at the Fifth National Legislative Conference of the Building and Construction Trades Department of the AFL-CIO (American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations) held in Washington, D.C. In his speech Senator Kennedy discusses labor-management issues, including a need for legislation to end labor racketeering. Of note is a draft containing notations by the Senator.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0902-005
This file contains drafts and a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at the annual Chamber of Commerce dinner in Charlotte, North Carolina discussing the findings of the McClellan Committee (formally known as the United States Senate Select Committee on Improper Activities in Labor and Management) and a need for legislation to end labor racketeering. Of note is a draft with notations by the Senator.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0901-029
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given upon receipt of the Samuel Gompers memorial plaque at the 9th annual Samuel Gompers memorial dinner held at the Hotel Statler in Boston, Massachusetts. Topics of the speech include a need for revised unemployment benefits, Social Security reform, and legislation to end labor racketeering.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0901-025
This file contains drafts and a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks at a United Steelworkers of America convention in Atlantic City, New Jersey. In his speech the Senator discusses issues in the labor union movement, and reports on the findings of the McClellan Committee (formally known as the United States Senate Select Committee on Improper Activities in Labor-Management Relations).
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0901-023
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the First Constitutional Convention of the American Bakery and Confectionery Workers International Union, part of the AFL-CIO (American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations), held at the Ritz Carlton Convention Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey. In his speech Senator Kennedy discusses efforts to eliminate labor racketeering.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0901-006
This file contains copies and a draft of Senator John. F. Kennedy’s speech at the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America Biennial Convention in Atlantic City, New Jersey. In his speech Senator Kennedy discusses labor issues including a need for legislation to prevent racketeering, and reports on the findings of the McClellan Committee (formally known as the United States Senate Select Committee on Improper Activities in Labor and Management). Of note is a draft containing notations by the Senator.