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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0913-046
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at the Al Smith Memorial Dinner in New York City during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator compares the campaign to the 1928 presidential campaign, including on issues of labor and national security.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0810-008
This folder contains a memorandum titled The Catholic Vote in 1952 and 1956, written in Spring 1956, which contains "an analysis of available statistics and polls indicating the strength of the Catholic vote in key states and cities, its division among the Republican and Democratic parties, and the significance to the Democratic party of reversing in 1956 the 1952 Republican trend among Catholic voters." There is also an analysis of Al Smith's performance in the 1928 election, and excerpts from Smith's statements on religion.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0905-004
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a dinner in New York City honoring former New York Governor Al Smith. In his speech the Senator discusses Governor Smith's achievements and career in public service.