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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-059
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given at the Elks Auditorium in Los Angeles, California, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses the philosophical differences between the political parties on such issues as civil rights, housing, and employment.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0910-013
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) rally in Los Angeles, California. In his speech he discusses the 1960 presidential campaign and the role of the President of the United States as a legislative and moral authority, responsible for upholding and enforcing Constitutional rights, including equal rights for all Americans.