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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-055
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given at a Bonds for Israel dinner in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses the Middle East, the role of Israel, and the United Nations.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0900-001
This file contains a copy and draft of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech at the United Nations Association of Maryland dinner in Baltimore, Maryland. In his speech the Senator discusses the role of the United Nations in diplomacy and foreign policy efforts to meet global challenges, and the need for United States cooperation with the U.N. to secure regions under communist influence, specifically the Middle East and India. 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-0899-008
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “Israel: A Miracle of Progress,” given at the B’nai Zion 50th anniversary dinner held at the Commodore Hotel in New York City. In his speech the Senator discusses Israel’s role in the Middle East and regional tensions caused by nationalism and the growing threat of communism.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0898-026
This folder contains a draft of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “The New Dimensions of American Foreign Policy,” given as part of the Howard Crawley Memorial Lecture series at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In his speech the Senator discusses the global economy and the growing economic disparity between industrial and non-industrial countries; and a need to increase United States foreign aid to fight the growing threat of communism, particularly in the Middle East.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0894-025
This folder contains copies of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy before the Connecticut Valley branch of the Foreign Policy Association in Springfield, Massachusetts. In his speech the Senator discusses foreign policy proposals to address various international issues including French colonialism in North Africa and Indochina, and communism in the Middle East and Asia.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0897-002
This folder contains a copy and a draft of Senator John F. Kennedy's speech given at a Chamber of Commerce dinner in Lynchburg, Virginia. In his speech the Senator discusses a need for assistance at the local, state, and Federal levels to end labor racketeering and ensure fair labor standards and practices; and United States foreign policy in the Middle East. The draft contains notations by Senator Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0896-020
This folder contains press release copies and a draft of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “Comity and Common Sense in the Middle East,” given at the National Brotherhood Banquet sponsored by the National Conference of Christians and Jews in Cleveland, Ohio. In his speech the Senator discusses President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s proposed policy for the Middle East, and the need for more direct measures to address issues in the region. 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-0896-019
This folder contains copies and drafts of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech at the 34th Annual Jackson Day Banquet in Springfield, Missouri. In his speech the Senator discusses Democratic leadership in Missouri, a need for drought relief measures to support the farm economy in the area, and President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s proposed policy to address Communism in the Middle East. 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-0896-016
This folder contains copies and drafts of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at the Annual Chamber of Commerce dinner in Albany, Georgia. In his speech the Senator discusses President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s foreign policy program toward the Middle East and a need for increased United States involvement in the region to counter the growing threat of Communism. 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-0896-011
This folder contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at the annual banquet of the Histadrut Zionist Organization in Baltimore, Maryland. In his speech the Senator discusses Israel and seven factors influencing the future of the Middle East including oil, the Soviet Union, nationalism, Egypt, and Israel.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0895-011
This folder contains copies of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy at the America Salutes Israel celebration at Yankee Stadium in New York. In his speech the Senator discusses the history and creation of the Israeli state and calls for the United States to provide aid to Israel in the face of Middle Eastern aggression.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0901-004
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech at the Greater Washington Observance of Israel’s 10th anniversary in Washington D.C. In his speech Senator Kennedy discusses the achievements of Israel, including its foreign policy, domestic economy, and scientific advancements. He goes on to discuss Israel's relations with other countries in the Middle East.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0916-009
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks titled, "A New Look at the Middle East." In this undated speech, likely given in November 1959, the Senator discusses past policy errors in the region and the relationship between the United States and Arab nations.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0904-012
This file contains copies and a draft of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “Israel - A Land of Paradoxes,” given at the Temple B’rith Kodesh in Rochester, New York. In the speech he discusses the intellectual achievements of the State of Israel and foreign policy concerns in the Middle East. Of note is a draft with notations by the Senator.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0910-023
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “American Leadership for Peace in the Middle East,” given at a Zionists of America convention at the Statler Hilton Hotel in New York City. In his speech he discusses Israel’s history, offers his support for all Middle Eastern countries, and argues against an arms race between Israel and other nations in the Middle East.