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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0913-060
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at Shawnee Mission East High School in Kansas City, Kansas during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator appeals to voters to support Democratic leadership and discusses political party divisions on various issues, including outer space.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0913-059
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at Lawrence Stadium in Wichita, Kansas during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator appeals for leadership and change, and discusses the failure of the Republican administration’s farm policy to resolve issues in the agricultural industry.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0898-029
This folder contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy's speech at the University of Kansas convocation in Lawrence, Kansas. In his speech the Senator discusses the shared history of academics and politics and a need for greater scholarship in politics.
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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-0907-001
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech at a Democratic dinner in Hutchinson, Kansas addressing concerns over the achievement gap in agriculture, technology, military, education, and foreign aid between the United States and Soviet Union.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0905-014
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a Democratic reception in Dodge City, Kansas discussing Secretary of Agriculture Ezra Taft Benson’s farm program, and a need for new leadership to address issues in the agricultural industry.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0905-013
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a Democratic dinner in Wichita, Kansas discussing the 1960 presidential campaign, and domestic and international challenges facing the United States.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0905-012
This file contains copies and a draft of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a Democratic luncheon in Kansas City, Kansas discussing the 1960 presidential campaign, concerns over the growing influence of communism, and the achievement gap between the United States and Soviet Union. Of note is a draft with notations by the Senator.