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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-036
This file contains a copy and press release of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given in Johnston Hall at Moravian College in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses areas in which he disagrees with the Eisenhower administration, the economy, and the need to compete with the Soviet Union. The press release also discusses education, medical care, and housing.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0900-021
This file contains drafts of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech at the 8th Annual World Affairs forum held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In his speech the Senator discusses the growing threat of communism, nuclear war, the global economy, and foreign aid. 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-0899-015
This folder contains copies and drafts of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speeches, “The Global Challenge We Face,” given as part of a Social Science Foundation lecture at the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado; and, “New Dimensions in American Foreign Policy: 1958.” In the speeches Senator Kennedy discusses a need for greater investment in education to support scientific and technological advancements; global economic issues; and a need to strengthen United States foreign aid policy to prevent foreign dependence on the Soviet Union. Of note are drafts with notations by Senator Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0898-026
This folder contains a draft of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “The New Dimensions of American Foreign Policy,” given as part of the Howard Crawley Memorial Lecture series at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In his speech the Senator discusses the global economy and the growing economic disparity between industrial and non-industrial countries; and a need to increase United States foreign aid to fight the growing threat of communism, particularly in the Middle East.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0898-002
This folder contains drafts of a speech by Senator John F. Kennedy given on the floor of the United States Senate and titled, “The Struggle Against Imperialism, Part II -- Poland and Eastern Europe." In his speech the Senator discusses United States aid to Poland, relations between the Soviet Union and Poland, and Poland's progress in the fight against Communism. Of note are notations and edits by Senator Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0894-030
This folder contains drafts of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy before the National Women's Democratic Club. Topics of the speech include foreign policy under President Dwight D. Eisenhower's administration including the Soviet Union, military strength and national security, and domestic economic issues and policies. Of note are drafts with notations by the Senator.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0902-006
This file contains drafts and a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at the Roosevelt Day dinner in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In his speech he compares the administrations of Presidents Franklin D. Roosevelt and Dwight D. Eisenhower, and goes on to discuss economic and national security issues facing the United States. Of note is a draft with notations by the Senator.