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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-024
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given before the Polish American Congress in Chicago, Illinois during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he outlines a seven point foreign policy program to strengthen relations between the United States and Poland, including measures to advance and protect the cause of freedom in Poland and other Eastern European countries under control of the Soviet Union.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-022
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks at City Hall in Chicago, Illinois during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he discusses Poland’s fight for independence from the Soviet Union, and the responsibility of the United States to advance and protect the cause of freedom throughout the world.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-035
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given in Staten Island, New York City, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses the philosophical differences between the political parties and states that the United States cannot afford to be second best to the Soviet Union.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-019
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given in Aurora, Illinois, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses the international role of the United States, economic growth and employment, and the perceived military power of the Soviet Union as opposed to the U.S.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0900-003
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech upon receipt of the Man of the Year Award given by the Polish Daily News in Chicago, Illinois. In his speech the Senator discusses communist influence in Poland and proposes foreign aid measures to decrease Polish dependence on the Soviet Union.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0899-010
This folder contains copies and drafts of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech before the John Carroll Society in Washington, D.C. In his speech the Senator discusses the shared history of academics and politics, the need for greater scholarship in politics, and encourages the use of diplomacy over military strength in response to the growing threat posed by the Soviet Union. This folder also contains a transcript from the forum following his speech. 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-0898-026
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-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-0894-025
This folder contains copies of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy before the Connecticut Valley branch of the Foreign Policy Association in Springfield, Massachusetts. In his speech the Senator discusses foreign policy proposals to address various international issues including French colonialism in North Africa and Indochina, and communism in the Middle East and Asia.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0894-018
This folder contains a copy of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy at the Annual New England Air Reserve review held at the South Weymouth Naval Air Station. In his speech the Senator discusses the decreasing of international tensions as a result of the Soviet Union's decision to reduce the size of its armed forces.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0893a-010
This folder contains a copy of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy before the Cathedral Club in Brooklyn, New York. In his speech the Senator discusses the growing threat of communism in Europe and Southeast Asia, particularly in Vietnam; United States involvement in the fight against communism and propaganda by the Soviet Union; and U.S. nuclear weapons policy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0893a-002
This folder contains a request by Senator John F. Kennedy to include in the Congressional Record an address by Dr. Lev E. Dobrianksy, president of the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America, titled, "Western Psychological Strategy Toward the U.S.S.R.," discussing the Cold War and the Soviet Union.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0893-001
This folder contains drafts and copies of speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy at various dinners and organizational events. Topics of the speeches include a reinvigoration of the Democratic Party, the Republican Party's victory in the election of 1952, and United States relations with Israel and the Soviet Union. Also included in this folder is a statement on Memorial Day. Of note are several items with notations and handwritten drafts by the Senator.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0897-008
This folder contains copies and drafts of Senator John F. Kennedy's speech at the annual awards dinner of the Overseas Press Club held in New York City. In his speech the Senator discusses Communism in Poland and the need to develop a new United States foreign policy towards Soviet Union satellite states. 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-0896-006
This folder contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech before the Worcester County Teachers Association in Worcester, Massachusetts. In his speech the Senator discusses the foreign policy of the Soviet Union and the need for the United States to implement a strong foreign policy program to counter the growing threat of communism.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0895-030
This folder contains a copy and draft of Senator John F. Kennedy's speech at the Western Pennsylvania Columbus Day banquet in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In his speech the Senator discusses the meaning of the holiday and its importance in the fight against communist influence by the Soviet Union, as well as other international security issues. 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-0895-009
This folder contains copies and a draft of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “Colonialism and American Foreign Policy,” given at a Town Hall luncheon in Los Angeles, California. In his speech the Senator addresses Western colonialism, nationalism, and communism. 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-0916-002
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks titled, "Mr. Khrushchev and the Captive Nations." In this undated speech, the Senator discusses the Soviet Union's influence in Poland and other satellite states in Eastern Europe, and suggests ways that the United States can promote freedom behind the Iron Curtain. The copy bears notations by Senator Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0915-029
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks titled, "The Khrushchev Visit," concerning a trip to the United States by Soviet Union Premier Nikita Khrushchev. In this undated speech, the Senator discusses communism, competition between the Soviet Union and the U.S., and mutual interests including an end to the arms race.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0915-026
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks titled, "The Issue Beyond Berlin: Survival." In this undated speech, the Senator discusses the global fight against communism and competition between the United States and Soviet Union.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0907-024
This file contains copies of speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, Wisconsin. In his speech titled, “Disarmament,” he discusses the difficulty of arms control, the relationship between the United States and Soviet Union, and the introduction of a bill to establish the Arms Control Research Institute. Also included is a speech titled, “Cuba,” concerning a history of foreign policy in Cuba, relations between Cuba and the U.S., and the Cuban revolution led by Fidel Castro.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0909-032
This file contains partial copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “Defense,” given at Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Oregon. In his speech he discusses President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s summit meeting in Paris with Soviet Union Premier Nikita Khrushchev and relations between the two countries.