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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0924-005
This file contains policy statements issued by the Advisory Council of the Democratic National Committee. Included are pamphlets regarding natural resources, a proposal for a National Peace Agency, defense disarmament, education, urban and suburban issues, and nuclear testing.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0923-006
This file contains miscellaneous press releases and other documents collected by Senator John F. Kennedy's office. Most items were issued by other congressmen, committees, and organizations. Of note is an interview transcript of Senator Kennedy and Senator Kenneth B. Keating on the television program "Let's Look at Congress." The file include some undated speeches by Senator Kennedy, including remarks to the Economic Club of Chicago, Illinois, [9 October 1957]; "Can We Afford to Waste Our Water"; "New England's Economic Prospects" [circa 1957-1958]; and his statement to the Joint Committee on Atomic Energy regarding H.R. 8862, [4 June 1954].
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0921-009
This file contains a chronological set of press releases and statements issued by Senator John F. Kennedy's office. Also included is a copy of S. 3775, a bill introduced by Senator Kennedy to amend the Federal Regulation of Lobbying Act; and Congressional Record reprints of Kennedy's statements on independence for Cyprus and the Upper Colorado River basin.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0917-009
This file contains reading copies of Senator John F. Kennedy's speeches that are undated, but were likely written between 1958 and 1960. Speech titles include "Jefferson, Jackson and Roosevelt," "Heritage of Roosevelt," "The Continuing Issue of Labor Reform," "The Meaning of a Democratic Victory in Hawaii," "New Ideas to Survive," "India and China," "The United States and Hawaii -- And Our Future in Asia," "Can We Afford to Waste Our Water," "Should Nuclear Tests be Resumed," and "Are We Up to the Task."
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914a-022
This file contains a photocopy of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given at a park in Manchester, New Hampshire, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator talks about New Hampshire's key role in the election, and discusses the natural resources and economy of the New England region.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-071
This file contains a copy and press release of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given at a street rally in Phoenix, Arizona, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator mentions the progressive history of Arizona, and discusses the development of natural resources and the international prestige of the United States. The press release details Vice President Nixon's record on issues pertaining to natural resources.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0900-006
This file contains copies and drafts of sections of speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in the spring of 1958. Topics include water resource development, military preparedness, social security, and labor 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-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-0894-020
This folder contains a copy of remarks given by Senator John F. Kennedy before the Senate Banking and Currency Committee hearings on Federal Disaster Insurance in Boston, Massachusetts. In his speech the Senator discusses the need for flood control projects to alleviate potential flood damage and proposes legislation that would create a Federal flood insurance program.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0894-015
This folder contains a draft and copy of a speech on Federal flood insurance given by Senator John F. Kennedy before the Fall River chapter of the National Association of Cost Accountants at the Stone Bridge Inn in Tiverton, Rhode Island. In his speech the Senator addresses the need for increased Federal flood expenditures for New England and proposes legislation instituting a Federal flood insurance program.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0893a-007
This folder contains copies of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Chattanooga, Tennessee. In his speech the Senator addresses industrial economic disparity between New England and Tennessee. Senator Kennedy also discusses Federal programs that facilitated industrial economic growth in Tennessee and calls for similar programs and better management of natural resources as a means to revitalize the New England economy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0902-015
This file contains copies and drafts of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech at a Democratic Party dinner in Boise, Idaho discussing international and domestic issues, including water resource development.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0902-013
This file contains copies of an excerpt from Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech at a Roosevelt Day dinner in Medford, Oregon discussing a need for water resource development to meet growing energy demands.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0901-017
This file contains drafts of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given at a Democratic dinner in Casper, Wyoming. In his speech he discusses a need for effective leadership in the Democratic Party to resolve international and domestic issues, including concerns over natural resources. 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-0411-017
This folder contains constituent correspondence received by Senator John F. Kennedy's office that pertains to the Department of the Interior.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0411-009
This folder contains two copies of a list of national wildlife refuges administered by the Fish and Wildlife Service, a division of the U.S. Department of the Interior.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0916-008
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks titled, "New Ideas to Survive." In this undated speech, the Senator discusses a need for new ideas to resolve issues, such as those related to agriculture, natural resources, communism, and nuclear weapons.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0915-006
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks titled, "Can We Afford to Waste Our Water?" In this undated speech, the Senator discusses population growth and the effect on the world's water supply. Of note is a reading copy with notations by Senator Kennedy. The file also contains a letter detailing his voting record on water resources.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0907-011
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “Resources for Recreation,” given in Appleton, Wisconsin discussing a need for research, conservation, and development of natural resources for recreational purposes.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0906-032
This file contains a copy and a draft of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “Wisconsin’s Natural Resources,” given in Medford, Wisconsin discussing the importance of natural resource development and conservation to the state. Of note, the draft contains notations by the Senator.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0906-027
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “Wisconsin’s Natural Resources,” given at a reception in Madison, Wisconsin discussing the importance of natural resource development and conservation.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0906-023
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “Water Pollution,” given in Fond du lac, Wisconsin discussing the pollution of water sources and legislation to expand Federal aid for waste treatment projects.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0906-010
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a Western conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In his speech he addresses the policies of President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s administration regarding natural resource development, and a need to expand development to support water, agricultural, and energy demands resulting from population growth.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0910-003
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Durango, Colorado discussing the failure of President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s administration to develop new programs to protect, preserve, and develop natural resources, and proposes the establishment of a Council of Resource and Conservation Advisers to assess conservation needs and develop programs to resolve issues.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0909-028
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Cambridge, Maryland discussing proposed legislation to reduce pollution in water resources.