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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-002
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's speech given at the Field House at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, Wisconsin, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses challenges facing the next President of the United States, including equal rights, social legislation, unemployment, nuclear disarmament, and foreign aid to developing countries.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0908-001
This file contains copies of speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In his speech titled, “Labor: The Source of American Strength,” he discusses the enduring achievements of the labor movement and proposes expansion of labor programs to address issues of minimum wage, unemployment benefits, and an aging workforce. Also included are copies of the Senator’s remarks discussing a need for foreign policy measures to stop the spread of communism in Eastern Europe.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1043-004
This folder contains correspondence between members of Senator John F. Kennedy’s campaign staff and various individuals from Wisconsin, telegrams, press releases, and tour schedules. Topics include the 1960 presidential campaign, the Wisconsin presidential primary, nuclear testing, disarmament, the Cold War, and labor.