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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0900-013
This file contains copies, reading copies, and drafts of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a Jefferson-Jackson Day dinner in Des Moines, Iowa. In his speech the Senator discusses domestic economic issues and a need for legislation to aid in the rehabilitation of the agricultural industry. 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-0898-021
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-0897-019
This folder contains partial copies of Senator John F. Kennedy's speech before the Southeastern Peanut Association in Atlanta, Georgia. In his speech the Senator addresses agricultural issues and a need for legislation to protect and strengthen the agricultural industry.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0894-032
This folder contains a draft of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy before the Catholic Alumni Sodality in Boston. In his speech the Senator discusses legislation to regulate the natural gas industry and the need for new agricultural policies. The draft contains notations made by the Senator.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0894-002
This folder contains an outline and copies of Senator John F. Kennedy's address before the National Legislative Council of the American Federation of Labor. In his speech the Senator discusses the effects of industrial migration on economic growth and stability, and the need for revised legislation to promote industrial growth and protect laborers.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0893a-005
This folder contains a copy and a draft of Senator John F. Kennedy's speech before the Massachusetts State Congress of Industrial Organization (C.I.O.) convention. In his speech the Senator discusses the response of President Dwight D. Eisenhower's administration to economic and labor issues, and addresses the need to reform labor laws and rebuild the New England industrial economy. Of note is a copy with notations by the Senator.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0893-013
This file contains materials regarding Senator John F. Kennedy’s address before the first session of the 83rd Congress. In his speech, the Senator calls for the implementation of programs to alleviate economic hardships in New England caused by a decline in manufacturing and industry and poorly managed natural resources. Senator Kennedy suggests that Federal assistance for the modernization of technologies, tax incentives for industry expansion, and labor reforms will help revive the New England economy. Of note are several notations by the Senator.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0893-003
This folder contains drafts and copies of speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy at various dinners and organizational events. Topics include the New England industrial economy, Federal tax laws, the economy, and Vietnamese independence from France. Of note are several items with notations by the Senator.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0896-003
This folder contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech before the Springfield Rotary Club in Springfield, Massachusetts. In his speech the Senator discusses problem areas in New England and offers solutions to stimulate economic growth in the region.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0896-001
This folder contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “New England’s Economic Prospects.” In his speech the Senator discusses the New England economy and the need for increased legislation and tax reform to stimulate industrial and economic expansion in the region.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0916-024
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks titled, "The Steel Strike and the Taft-Hartley Law." In this speech, the Senator discusses the steel strike and criticizes President Dwight D. Eisenhower's management of the situation. The Senator also condemns the usage of the Taft-Hartley emergency injunction and suggests a re-examination of the law's emergency provisions.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0908-031
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “A National Fuels Policy,” given in Amherstdale, West Virginia discussing a need for an energy program to standardize regulations, policy, and prices as a means to revitalize the coal industry.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0905-017
This file contains copies and a draft of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a Democratic reception in Peublo, Colorado discussing labor disputes in the steel industry and a need to revise emergency provisions in the Taft-Hartley Act. 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-0904-015
This file contains a draft and copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a Washington County Democratic dinner in Rostraver Township, Pennsylvania discussing a need for revised legislation to address labor issues in the steel industry. Of note is a draft with notations by the Senator. [Notes: Location of dinner is incorrectly identified as Fayette City, Pennsylvania, on press release header.]