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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0896-017
This folder contains copies and drafts of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “The Education of an American Politician,” given at an annual convention of the American Association of School Administrators and National School Board Association at the Atlantic City Auditorium in Atlantic City, New Jersey. In his speech the Senator discusses the role of educators in shaping the minds of the future leaders of the United States and a need for greater scholarship in politics. 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-0901-025
This file contains drafts and a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks at a United Steelworkers of America convention in Atlantic City, New Jersey. In his speech the Senator discusses issues in the labor union movement, and reports on the findings of the McClellan Committee (formally known as the United States Senate Select Committee on Improper Activities in Labor-Management Relations).
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0901-023
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the First Constitutional Convention of the American Bakery and Confectionery Workers International Union, part of the AFL-CIO (American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations), held at the Ritz Carlton Convention Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey. In his speech Senator Kennedy discusses efforts to eliminate labor racketeering.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0901-006
This file contains copies and a draft of Senator John. F. Kennedy’s speech at the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America Biennial Convention in Atlantic City, New Jersey. In his speech Senator Kennedy discusses labor issues including a need for legislation to prevent racketeering, and reports on the findings of the McClellan Committee (formally known as the United States Senate Select Committee on Improper Activities in Labor and Management). Of note is a draft containing notations by the Senator.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0904-016
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech before the United Automobile Workers (U.A.W.) convention in Atlantic City, New Jersey discussing challenges facing the United States and the achievements of the Soviet Union.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0911-057
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a United Steel Workers of America convention in Atlantic City, New Jersey during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he discusses political party divisions on economic issues, including those relating to the steel industry.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0911-056
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a United Chemical Workers convention held at the Ambassador Hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he appeals for Democratic leadership and addresses labor issues, including the effects of automation on employment.