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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0903-005
This file contains drafts of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech at a fund raising dinner in Welch, West Virginia discussing legislation to address economic and labor issues, and a need for research and development in the coal industry. 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-0901-020
This file contains a draft of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks before the joint convention of the Tobacco Association of the United States and the Leaf Tobacco Export Association held in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. In his speech he discusses the benefits of the Trade Agreements Act to the tobacco industry, particularly as a means to foster international relationships. 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-0901-016
This file contains copies and a draft of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech at a Jefferson-Jackson Day dinner in Morgantown, West Virginia discussing a need for effective leadership in the Democratic Party to resolve domestic and international issues. 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-0916-010
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks titled, "New Uses for Coal." In this speech, the Senator discusses the coal industry in West Virginia and the need for research on how to further develop coal resources.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0909-016
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Clarksburg, West Virginia. In his speech he proposes the Area Redevelopment bill to create jobs and promote industry research and development, and discusses the response by President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s administration to the need for economic assistance to distressed areas.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0909-015
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Elkins, West Virginia discussing a need for a Federal program to assist in natural resource development and conservation, and differences between the political parties in addressing environmental concerns.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0909-013
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Huntington, West Virginia discussing proposed legislation for Federal aid to West Virginia to promote economic growth.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0909-012
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “Eight Years of Retreat,” given in Charleston, West Virginia discussing economic issues under President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s administration including those related to labor, education, and social services.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0909-010
This file contains a copy of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Lewisburg, West Virginia. In his speech he proposes a bill to create the Youth Conservation Corps to preserve and develop natural resources, including those in West Virginia.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0909-009
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Ronceverte, West Virginia discussing proposed legislation for Federal aid to West Virginia to promote economic growth.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0909-008
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Alderson, West Virginia discussing proposed legislation for Federal aid to West Virginia to promote economic growth.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0909-007
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. In his speech he proposes a bill to create the Youth Conservation Corps to preserve and develop natural resources, including those in West Virginia. Of note is a copy with notations by the Senator.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0909-006
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “The Crisis in American Education,” given in Athens, West Virginia. In his speech he compares the education systems of the United States and Soviet Union, and discusses issues in the U.S. system including funding, inadequate facilities, and a lack of qualified teachers.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0909-005
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s opening remarks given at a televised West Virginia presidential primary debate in Charleston, West Virginia discussing poverty in the state. Of note, the copy contains notations by the Senator.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0909-003
This files contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Welch, West Virginia discussing poverty in the state.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0909-002
This file contains a copy and draft of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Weirton, West Virginia. In his speech he proposes a program to relieve economic stress on small business owners by providing loans and credit, reducing interest rates, awarding Federal defense contracts, and enacting anti-trust legislation. Of note, the draft contains notations by the Senator.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0909-001
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “The White House’s Answer to West Virginia,” given in Parkersburg, West Virginia. In his speech he discusses poverty in West Virginia and the failure of President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s administration to develop an adequate food surplus program for those in need or to expand Social Security benefits for the elderly.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0908-041
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “New Industry for West Virginia,” given in South Charleston, West Virginia. In his speech he proposes the Area Redevelopment bill to assist economically distressed areas in West Virginia through the creation of jobs as well as industry research and development.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0908-040
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Saint Albans, West Virginia titled, “Help for Our Older Citizens,” discussing challenges facing the elderly, including unemployment and rising medical costs.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0908-035
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “The Spirit of the ‘60s,” given at a Democratic rally in Charles Town, West Virginia discussing the 1960 presidential campaign.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0908-034
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “Disarmament,” given at Bluefield State College in Bluefield, West Virginia. In his speech he discusses the difficulty of arms control, the relationship between the United States and Soviet Union, and the introduction of a bill to establish the Arms Control Research Institute.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0908-033
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “The Task of Our Teacher College Graduates,” given in Athens, West Virginia. In his speech he discusses the role of teachers in shaping the minds of future leaders, a need to increase Federal and state funding to schools, and the disparity in educational systems between the United States and Soviet Union.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0908-032
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Hinton, West Virginia discussing a need for Federal assistance to aid in the development, research, and conservation of natural resources in West Virginia as a means to attract tourism and repair the state’s economy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0908-031
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “A National Fuels Policy,” given in Amherstdale, West Virginia discussing a need for an energy program to standardize regulations, policy, and prices as a means to revitalize the coal industry.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0908-030
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Mullens, West Virginia discussing the economic and health effects of pollution in the Guyandotte River, and proposes a program to restore and develop natural resources in the area.