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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-021
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a Democratic fundraising dinner in Syracuse, New York during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he discusses the failure of Vice President Richard M. Nixon and the Republican administration to stop the spread of communism. Also included is a transcript from the question and answer period following the Senator’s speech.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-020
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Amsterdam, New York during his 1960 presidential campaign discussing a need for legislation to resolve economic issues, including those related to industry, labor, and natural resource development.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-019
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Schenectady, New York during his 1960 presidential campaign discussing a need to strengthen the United States economy through lower interest rates and passage of the Area Redevelopment bill.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-018
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks given in Troy, New York during his 1960 presidential campaign discussing the responsibility of the United States to protect against the growing threat of communism and ensure freedom for all people.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-017
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at the New York State Capitol in Albany, New York during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he discusses concerns over the growing influence of communism and the role of the United States as a model for other nations of a free and Democratic society.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-016
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at the Buffalo Memorial Auditorium in Buffalo, New York during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he discusses the importance of the campaign, the failure of the Republican administration to develop an adequate food surplus program, and the growing influence of communism.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-015
This file contains a press release from the Democratic National Committee containing Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a senior citizens meeting held at Kleinham’s Music Hall in Buffalo, New York during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he discusses the failure of the Republic administration to revise Social Security legislation to protect the elderly against rising medical costs.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-014
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at the Rochester Community War Memorial in Rochester, New York during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he discusses relations between the United States and Soviet Union, and a need to re-establish the U.S. as a world leader to fight the growing threat of communism and ensure freedom for all people.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-013
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in North Tonawanda, New York during his 1960 presidential campaign discussing differences between the political parties and a need to re-establish the United States as a world leader.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-012
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Lockport, New York during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his remarks he discusses a need to strengthen the United States through economic stimulus programs, increasing Federal defense contracts, and passing legislation to revitalize economically depressed regions.
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JFKSEN-0912-011
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Niagara Falls, New York, at the Treadway Inn during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he discusses political party divisions on the issues of medical care for the elderly and the national minimum wage.
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JFKSEN-0912-010
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks given at the Bell Aircraft Company in Niagara Falls, New York during his 1960 presidential campaign discussing the Democratic Party's economic platform. Also included are transcripts from the question and answer period following his remarks.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-009
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks given at a rally held at the Lawrence Hotel in Erie, Pennsylvania during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he discusses a need to re-establish the United States as a world leader and as an example of a free and productive society.
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JFKSEN-0912-008
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks given at a breakfast held at the Lawrence Hotel in Erie, Pennsylvania during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his remarks he appeals for leadership and change, and discusses a need for the United States to advance and maintain its military position, economic stability, and social strength.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-007
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks given at an airport in Erie, Pennsylvania during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his remarks he appeals for leadership, change, and freedom for all people; and discusses differences between the political parties.
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JFKSEN-0912-006
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a municipal auditorium in Canton, Ohio during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he discusses political party divisions on labor issues, including unemployment benefits and the effects of automation.
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JFKSEN-0912-005
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at an armory in Akron, Ohio during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he addresses political party divisions on issues of social services, including federal aid to education, unemployment compensation, and economic stimulus policies.
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JFKSEN-0912-004
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Mansfield, Ohio during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he discusses the global importance of the 1960 election in re-establishing the United States as a world leader to fight the growing threat of communism and ensure freedom for all people.
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JFKSEN-0912-003
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a stadium in Lorain, Ohio during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he appeals for a change in leadership and discusses a need to re-establish the United States as a world power to fight the growing threat of communism.
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JFKSEN-0912-002
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks given in Painesville, Ohio at Hellriegel’s Inn during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his remarks he appeals for leadership, change, and freedom for all people; and discusses a need to re-establish the United States as a world leader.
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JFKSEN-0912-001
This file contains a Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) Television transcript of the first presidential debate between candidates Senator John F. Kennedy and Vice President Richard M. Nixon. The candidates answered questions on numerous issues, including agriculture, the economy, education, foreign policy, and medical care for the aged. The debate was held in Chicago, Illinois and moderated by Howard K. Smith, with a four person panel consisting of journalists Robert Fleming, Stuart Novins, Charles Warren, and Sander Vanocur.
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JFKSEN-0915-001
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy's speech titled, "Africa -- The Coming Challenge," which describes how the continent is undergoing an economic and social revolution. In this undated address, Senator Kennedy urges the United States and other Western countries to share their knowledge and resources with Africa. He proposes an education development fund to facilitate the exchange of African students and teachers, and an economic development fund through which countries can provide financial assistance and capital.
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JFKSEN-0914a-024
This file contains photocopies of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given at the Boston Garden in Boston, Massachusetts, in the final speech of his 1960 presidential campaign. The Senator discusses the importance of the election and the challenges facing the United States in the 1960s.
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JFKSEN-0914a-023
This file contains a photocopy of Senator John F. Kennedy's televised remarks given in Manchester, New Hampshire, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator answers nine of the most common questions that he received throughout the campaign. He covers a variety of topics including foreign policy, religion, agriculture, education, the federal budget, and small business. The questions are read by his sisters, Patricia Kennedy Lawford, Jean Kennedy Smith, and Eunice Kennedy Shriver.
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JFKSEN-0914a-022
This file contains a photocopy of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given at a park in Manchester, New Hampshire, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator talks about New Hampshire's key role in the election, and discusses the natural resources and economy of the New England region.