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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-THEQ-01
This interview focuses on the 1960 Democratic primary in Michigan, the 1960 Democratic National Convention, and Quimby’s work campaigning for John F. Kennedy in the Midwest, among other topics.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0003-001-008
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Robert J. "Bob" Dole of Kansas debate the prospects of new Republican candidates for political office, including candidate for governor of Michigan William C. "Bill" Lucas. The episode aired on Thursday, August 21, 1986, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-134-001
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at a Democratic rally held at the Muskegon Airport in Muskegon, Michigan. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the importance of electing Democratic representatives from Michigan for the nation to progress in areas such as housing, health care, and employment.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-133-004
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the Municipal Mall in Flint, Michigan. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the importance of electing Democratic representatives from Michigan for the nation to progress in areas such as housing, health care, and urban affairs.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-133-003
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at a Democratic Party rally held in front of the Sheraton-Cadillac Hotel in Detroit, Michigan. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the upcoming Congressional elections and the importance of Democratic representatives for Michigan and a Democratic Congress for the nation. He encourages his audience to re-elect Governor John Swainson and elect Neil Staebler as Senator.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-133-002
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks upon arrival at Metropolitan Airport in Detroit, Michigan concerning the importance of Michigan re-electing Governor John Swainson and electing Democratic representatives in the upcoming 1962 Congressional elections.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0913-019
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Saginaw, Michigan during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses political party divisions on various issues, including unemployment.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0913-018
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at the Michigan State Capitol building in Lansing, Michigan during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he appeals for leadership and change, and discusses a need to strengthen the economy and reduce unemployment.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0913-017
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks given in Owosso, Michigan during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his remarks he appeals for leadership and change, and discusses domestic and international challenges.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0913-016
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses the failure of the Republican administration to address domestic and international challenges, including the growing threat of communism.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0913-015
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks given in Grand Rapids, Michigan during his 1960 presidential campaign discussing a need for strong leadership to address domestic and international challenges, including the growing threat of communism.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0913-014
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Kalamazoo, Michigan during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses the importance of education in the fight against communism and the role of the Federal government in supporting education, including loans to college students and education programs for developing nations.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0913-013
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Battle Creek, Michigan during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses a need for strong leadership to address global challenges, including the growing threat of communism.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0913-012
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks given in Marshall, Michigan during his 1960 presidential campaign discussing a need for strong leadership to address global challenges, including the growing threat of communism.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0913-011
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks given in Albion, Michigan during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his remarks he discusses the importance of the 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-0913-010
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks given in Jackson, Michigan during his 1960 presidential campaign discussing differences between the political parties and encouraging voters to support Democratic leadership. Also included is a transcript from the question and answer session following the Senator’s remarks.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0913-009
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks given at a railroad station in Ann Arbor, Michigan during his 1960 presidential campaign discussing the role of the United States as a model for other nations of a free and Democratic society. Also included is a Democratic National Committee press release containing excerpts of a speech given by the Senator in Ann Arbor discussing education and medical care for the elderly.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-021
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given in Mount Clemens, Michigan, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech, the Senator discusses the differences between the political parties, the decline in American prestige abroad, and the need to meet the challenges of the 1960s. There is also a press release that gives examples of how the Eisenhower Administration has suppressed public information.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0910-038
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks given at the Muskegon County Airport in Muskegon, Michigan discussing the importance of the 1960 presidential election.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0910-036
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a picnic in Muskegon, Michigan discussing the achievement gap between the United States and Soviet Union and a need for Democratic leadership.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0910-035
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Cadillac Square, Detroit, Michigan. In his speech he discusses the 1960 presidential democratic platform including the elimination of poverty and unemployment, re-establishing the United States as a world leader, and the guarantee of full civil rights for all citizens.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0910-033
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks given at Detroit Metropolitan Airport in Detroit, Michigan during his 1960 presidential campaign discussing a need for Democratic leadership.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0983-001
This folder consists of a telegram to Senator John F. Kennedy from the Stevenson for President Michigan Committee requesting Senator Kennedy withdraws his name as a Democratic presidential candidate in favor of Adlai Stevenson.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-040-038
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's remarks at a Democratic Party rally in front of the Sheraton-Cadillac Hotel in Detroit, Michigan. In his speech the President discusses the importance of electing Democratic representatives from Michigan in the upcoming 1962 Congressional elections. He encourages his audience to re-elect Governor John Swainson and elect Neil Staebler as Senator. Materials in this folder include a draft by Special Counsel and speechwriter Theodore Sorensen and a press copy of the speech.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-040-037
This folder contains a press copy of President John F. Kennedy's remarks upon arrival at Metropolitan Airport in Detroit, Michigan concerning the importance of Michigan re-electing Governor John Swainson and electing Democratic representatives in the upcoming 1962 Congressional elections.