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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-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-0896-023
This folder contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “Foreign Policy in a Democracy,” given at a New York Herald Tribune forum for high schools held at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City. In his speech the Senator discusses the influences of public opinion and pressure groups, political parties and campaigns, and leadership and public education on shaping foreign policy in the United States.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1033-004
This folder contains statements and speeches given in Illinois, Missouri, New York City, and Pennsylvania by Senator John F. Kennedy during his 1960 presidential campaign asking for support and discussing general issues. Topics include foreign policy, the economy, 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
JFKCAMP1960-1033-003
This folder contains statements and speeches given in Indiana, Michigan, and New York City, by Senator John F. Kennedy during his 1960 presidential campaign asking for support and discussing general issues. Topics include foreign policy, the economy, education, and differences between the Republican and Democratic parties and policies.