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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-GMA-02
Anderson discusses the 1960 Democratic National Convention, conflicts between Governor Pat Brown of California and Speaker of the California legislature Jesse Unruh, and Anderson’s relationship with the Johnson and Kennedy Administrations.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-GMA-01
Anderson discusses his political and business history, California politics during the 1950s and 1960s, and his responsibilities as lieutenant governor, among other issues.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0924-006
This file contains policy statements issued by the Advisory Council of the Democratic National Committee. Included are several pamphlets regarding foreign policy, the space program, and the Democratic party.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0913-041
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Tampa, Florida during his 1960 presidential campaign. Topics include foreign policy in Latin America, communism, and the role of the United States as a model of a free and Democratic society.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0913-004
This file consists of a Democratic National Committee press release containing Senator John F. Kennedy's speech given at a dinner held by the Democratic National and State Committees at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he discusses the strategic importance of the islands of Quemoy (also known as Kinmen) and Matsu in maintaining peace and national security, and addresses concerns over Vice President Richard M. Nixon’s position on the issue.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-059
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he discusses a need for stronger leadership in the United States and a foreign policy program to address global challenges, including the growing influence of communism.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-057
This file contains press releases from the Democratic National Committee containing Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a Democratic dinner in Cincinnati, Ohio during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he discusses the growing influence of communism in Latin America, and United States foreign policy measures that contribute to the rise of communism in Cuba.
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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-0914-061
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given at the South Bay Shopping Center in Redondo Beach, California, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses the philosophical differences between the political parties and the need to move the country forward.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-058
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given at a first time voters convocation at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, California, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator describes the differences between his positions and those of Vice President Nixon in such areas as the economy and national prestige. There is also a transcript of the question and answer period that followed, where Kennedy discusses the practical differences between the Democratic and Republican parties as well as the three issues on which he and Nixon most differ.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-047
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given at Snellenburg's Shopping Center in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses health and disease prevention, the prestige of the United States abroad, and the differences between the political parties in terms of progressive legislation.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-035
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given in Staten Island, New York City, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses the philosophical differences between the political parties and states that the United States cannot afford to be second best to the Soviet Union.
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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-0914-017
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given in Geneva, Illinois, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses questions of national character and the declining prestige of the United States abroad.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1023-037
This folder contains quotes by Richard M. Nixon on bipartisanship and the foreign policy of the United States.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0897-009
This folder contains drafts of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks at the Delaware State Jefferson-Jackson Day dinner in Wilmington, Delaware. In his speech the Senator discusses the upcoming elections of 1958 and 1960, Modern Republicanism, and the Republican Party's foreign policy record. 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-0911-023
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks given at the Cortez Hotel plaza in El Paso, Texas during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his remarks he appeals for leadership and change, and discusses political divisions between the parties, and relations between the United States and Latin America.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0911-015
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Tulare, California during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he appeals for leadership, change, and opportunity for all, and discusses 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-0910-021
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a Democratic rally in Alexandria, Virginia discussing foreign policy under the direction of Vice President Richard M. Nixon, and a need for Democratic leadership to address international challenges.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0911-079
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at the Hotel Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he discusses the importance of developing a strong foreign policy program to address concerns in Latin America, Africa, and various other emerging and developing nations.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0911-077
This file contains a transcript from the Westinghouse Broadcasting Company program American Forum of the Air, hosted by Theodore Granik and consisting of a discussion titled, “Which Party for the Independent Voter,” between Charles S. Rhyne, National Chairman of the Volunteers for Nixon-Lodge, and Byron R. White, National Chairman of the Citizens for Kennedy and Johnson. The experience, achievements, and abilities of each candidate are discussed, including those relating to international relations.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0911-076
This file contains a copy of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy at a luncheon at the Denver Hilton Hotel in Denver, Colorado during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he discusses congressional relations and the failure of the Republican administration to address foreign policy concerns in Latin America, Africa, and India.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1025-008
This folder contains copies and press releases of speeches given in New Mexico, Oregon, and Washington by Senator John F. Kennedy during his 1960 presidential primary campaign. Topics include primary elections; issues in Eastern Europe, particularly the Soviet Union and Communism; natural resources and conservation projects; housing reform; the Presidency and foreign policy; and policy differences between the Republican and Democratic parties.
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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
JFKCAMP1960-1059-015
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Pennsylvania concerning the balance of payments, the economy, Israel, the Republican Party’s voting record on social services legislation, and themes of Vice President Richard M. Nixon’s campaign.