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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0899-003
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at the Pere Marquette Council of the Knights of Columbus anniversary dinner in Boston, Massachusetts. In his speech the Senator discusses the Soviet Union’s nuclear weapons program and a need for the United States to strengthen its national security and defense .
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0898-033
This folder contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech at Temple Emmanuel in New York City. In his speech the Senator discusses national security and defense and the growing threat of communism.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0898-030
This folder contains press releases of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech at the 10th Biennial Convention of the Young Democrats Club of America held in Reno, Nevada. In his speech the Senator discusses tax policies under President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s administration and their effects on domestic and foreign issues. Senator Kennedy also addresses President Eisenhower’s speech on science and national security, and discusses a need for increased investment in scientific research and technological advancement to protect the United States from the growing threat from the Soviet Union .
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0898-028
This folder contains a copy and a draft of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at an Oklahoma Jefferson-Jackson Day dinner in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In his speech the Senator discusses the need for greater United States investment in scientific research and technological advancement to protect the U.S. from the growing threat of the Soviet Union. The draft contains notations by Senator Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0898-027
This folder contains a draft and partial copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a Kansas City Democratic Club banquet in Topeka, Kansas. In his speech the Senator remarks upon agricultural policy and issues under Secretary of Agriculture Ezra Taft Benson. Also included is a draft of Senator Kennedy’s speech titled, “Science and Security,” discussing a need for President Dwight D. Eisenhower to make greater investments in scientific research and technological advancement to enhance the national security of the United States and defend it from the growing threat of the Soviet Union. The drafts contain notations 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-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-003
This folder contains copies and a draft of Senator John F. Kennedy's speech before a meeting of the Executive Committee of the American Legion at their national headquarters in Indianapolis, Indiana. In his speech the Senator discusses United States military preparedness and ability to respond to the increased militarization of the Soviet Union. Of note are copies with notations by the Senator.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0893-012
This folder contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy's speech at the Jefferson-Jackson Day dinner held at the Hotel Dupont in Wilmington, Delaware. In his speech the Senator discusses bipartisan politics and the growing tensions between the Soviet Union and the United States.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0893-011
This folder contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy's speech at the Grover Cleveland dinner held at the Hotel Statler in Buffalo, New York. In his speech the Senator discusses bipartisan politics and the growing tensions between the Soviet Union and the United States. Of note are several drafts with notations by the Senator.
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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-0896-002
This folder contains copies and drafts of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech at the annual convention of Hampden County Teachers Association in Springfield, Massachusetts. In his speech the Senator discusses the foreign policy of the Soviet Union and urges the United States to strengthen its foreign policy to counter the growing threat of communism. Of note are drafts with notations by Senator Kennedy.
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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.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0902-001
This file contains copies and drafts of speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy during a tour of Alaska titled, “The Challenge of National Security,” “The Democratic Sweep,” “Water Resource Development,” “The Issues of the 1958 Campaign,” and “Massachusetts and Alaska.” Topics of the speeches include national security issues and the Soviet Union, the Democratic Party’s 1958 political campaign, and water resource development. Of note are drafts containing notations by Senator Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0901-022
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given on the floor of the United States Senate titled, “United States Military and Diplomatic Policies—Preparing for the Gap." In his speech the Senator discusses the growing divide in military strength between the United States and Soviet Union as a result of the U.S. focus on economic issues.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0915-017
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks titled, "Disarmament and the World Law of Survival." In this undated speech, the Senator discusses the dangers of the nuclear arms race and the need for disarmament negotiations between the United States and the Soviet Union. Note that the speech is marked as never given.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0908-003
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “Disarmament,” given at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. In his speech 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.
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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-0907-014
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “Disarmament,” given in Madison, Wisconsin discussing 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.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0907-007
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a luncheon in Mauston, Wisconsin addressing concerns over United States military preparedness and the missile gap between the U.S. and Soviet Union, and proposes increased spending for the development of military technology.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0906-035
This file contains a typed copy and copies of the Congressional Record containing Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “An Investment for Peace.” In the speech he addresses concerns over United States military preparedness, the missile gap between the U.S. and Soviet Union, and proposes increased spending for the development of military technology.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0909-043
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “A Time of Decision,” or, “Where Do We Go From Here?” as printed in the Congressional Record. In his speech he discusses relations between the United States and Soviet Union and proposes foreign policy measures to assist in the fight against communism, including military preparedness and disarmament; security in Berlin; policy towards Red China; and foreign aid to India and underdeveloped and emerging nations in Africa, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0909-017
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “Disarmament,” given at Washington College in Chestertown, Maryland. In his speech 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.