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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0917-010
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 "The Farm Policy," "Farm Policy and Surpluses," "League of Municipalities Speech," "The Voice of Indiana," "The Lack of Leadership," "Massachusetts and Alaska," and "The Democratic Tradition." There are also untitled remarks given by Senator Kennedy in Durango, Colorado, which bear his notations.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-053
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a courthouse in Terre Haute, Indiana during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he discusses economic concerns, including those relating to the agricultural industry; differences between the political parties; and a need for Democratic leadership.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-048
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at an auditorium in Indianapolis, Indiana during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he makes an appeal for Democratic leadership and discusses differences between the political parties, including the failure of the Republican administration to address domestic and international challenges.