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Burke Marshall Personal Papers
BMPP-035-006
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Theodore C. Sorensen Personal Papers
TCSPP-065-003
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-295-017
This folder contains a Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) News transcript of the “Washington Report” concerning President John F. Kennedy’s radio and television address on civil rights, desegregation, legislation to protect the rights of all Americans, President Kennedy’s upcoming visit to Germany, the Cold War, the Soviet Union, and the space race.
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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-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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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914a-013
This file contains a photocopy and press release of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given at the Long Island Arena (also known as the Commack Arena) in Commack, New York, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator asks whether the nation's strength is increasing enough to compete with the Communists. He also discusses education and proposes national scholarships and a government loan program.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-036
This file contains a copy and press release of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given in Johnston Hall at Moravian College in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses areas in which he disagrees with the Eisenhower administration, the economy, and the need to compete with the Soviet Union. The press release also discusses education, medical care, and housing.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-037-031
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's address at the University of California's 94th Charter Day held at Memorial Stadium at the school's Berkeley campus. In his speech the President discusses the important role education plays in intellectual and political leadership, and addresses the recent decision between the United States and the Soviet Union to seek agreements on joint exploration of space. Materials in this folder include drafts by Special Counsel and speechwriter Theodore Sorensen, a press copy, and reading copies of the speech, in addition to a program for the Charter Day ceremony, a memorandum concerning humorist Finley Peter Dunne's representation of honorary degrees, and a commemorative booklet published by the University of California at Berkeley.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-323-004
This folder contains memoranda from Marcus Raskin, Bureau of the Budget staff member and formerly of the National Security Council, to McGeorge Bundy, Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs regarding a proposal for a study on disarmament and its legal, social, and political effects in the United States. Also included in this folder is a proposal for a new Federal education program that would improve the curriculum, provide training for teachers, expand educational services and programs, and financial assistance for individuals in need.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-319a-002
This folder contains memoranda, telegrams, and letters between National Security Council staff member Samuel E. Belk and various persons. Topics include the treatment of Jewish persons in the Soviet Union, a request for President John F. Kennedy to meet with victims of the Hiroshima bombing to discuss nuclear testing, the Congo, peace keeping expenses in the United Nations (UN), and a request by African students in Bulgaria and other Bloc countries for assistance to transfer to Western European schools.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-047-034
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's address at the University of Maine in Orono, Maine. In his speech the President thanks the University for the honorary degree bestowed upon him, describes the American college and university system as a national asset, and discusses his hopes for a peaceful end to the Cold War. Materials in this folder include a press copy of the speech, a program for the ceremony, and a press kit for the President's visit.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0899-010
This folder contains copies and drafts of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech before the John Carroll Society in Washington, D.C. In his speech the Senator discusses the shared history of academics and politics, the need for greater scholarship in politics, and encourages the use of diplomacy over military strength in response to the growing threat posed by the Soviet Union. This folder also contains a transcript from the forum following his speech. 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-0899-001
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at the Texas State Teachers Association convention in Dallas, Texas. In his speech the Senator discusses the importance of education to fight the growing threat of communism, a need for greater scholarship in politics, and a need to improve the public education system in the United States.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0896-008
This folder contains drafts of Senator John F. Kennedy’s dedication speech at Assumption College in Worcester, Massachusetts. In his speech the Senator discusses the role of Assumption College in contributing to the spiritual and intellectual development of its students, and presents the growing threat of communism as a moral struggle. 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-0902-023
This file contains copies and a draft of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech at the 1959 Convocation of United Negro College Fund in Indianapolis, Indiana. In his speech Senator Kennedy discusses the importance of education to create strong leaders capable of addressing domestic and international issues, including the growing threat of Communism. Of note, the draft contains notations by the Senator.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0916-026
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks titled, "The Task of Our Teacher College Graduates." In this undated speech, the Senator discusses competition between the United States and Soviet Union, and stresses a need for better education in the science and engineering fields, as well as a strong leadership and more politicians. The Senator also notes challenges to the educational system, such as a deficiency in the number of teachers, classrooms, and funding; and encourages shared responsibility at the Federal, state, and local levels to better education in the United States.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0915-034
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks titled, "The Loyalty Oath and Disclaimer Affidavit." In this undated speech, the Senator discusses a provision in the National Defense Education Act requiring applicants of Federal student loans to sign an affidavit proclaiming their loyalty to the United States and denying support to any organization advocating the overthrow of the U.S. Government. Of note is a reading copy with notations by Senator Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0906-019
This file contains copies and a draft of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “Africa,” given at Whitewater College in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin discussing a need for increased aid to Africa to address social and political issues, including communism. An additional excerpt titled, “The Crisis in American Education,” addresses challenges in the American educational system.
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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-0905-016
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a Democratic reception in Boulder, Colorado discussing the loyalty oath provision in the National Defense Education Act. The provision requires applicants of Federal student loans to sign an affidavit proclaiming their loyalty to the United States and denying support to any organization advocating the overthrow of the U.S. Government.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0905-006
This folder contains copies of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy at Mills College in Oakland, California concerning the loyalty oath provision in the National Defense Education Act. The provision requires applicants of Federal student loans to sign an affidavit proclaiming their loyalty to the United States and denying support to any organization advocating the overthrow of the U.S. Government.
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John F. Kennedy Personal Papers
JFKPP-036-019
This folder contains materials associated with John F. Kennedy's The Strategy of Peace, a compilation of speeches and statements concerning foreign policy by Senator Kennedy published during the 1960 Presidential campaign. Materials in this folder include partial drafts of adapted speeches concerning the America's education system and defense capabilities with regards to conflict with the Soviet Union.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1025-004
This folder contains excerpts and press releases of speeches made by Senator John F. Kennedy. Topics include nuclear weapons testing, urban affairs, Soviet Union Premier Nikita Khrushchev’s visit to the United States, federal student loans, the Democratic Party’s farm program, Africa, and the labor movement. Also included is a speech concerning a gap in achievements in agriculture, military, education, and space exploration between the United States and the Soviet Union.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1051-008
This folder contains excerpts from speeches made by Senator John F. Kennedy during the 1960 presidential campaign. Topics include the aged, agriculture, civil rights, the Cold War, defense, disarmament, economic policy, education, foreign policy, labor, natural resources, and urban affairs.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1061-022
This folder contains a biographical sketch of Senator Lyndon B. Johnson and fact sheets complied by the Democratic National Committee Research Division concerning Senator Johnson’s record on various topics including agriculture, civil rights, the Cold War, defense, education, foreign policy, economy, natural resources, and social welfare.