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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0913-045
This file contains copies of remarks given by Senator John F. Kennedy at Union Hall in New York City during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his remarks the Senator encourages voter turnout and discusses a need for legislation to resolve labor issues, including the minimum wage.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-028
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given to the Trade Union Council of the Liberal Party of New York State, in New York City, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses the international prestige of the United States, employment and industrial capacity, and the need for the country to speak for freedom around the world.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0956-019
This folder contains a telegram, memoranda, a newspaper article, and correspondence between Senator John F. Kennedy, members of Senator Kennedy’s staff, Harlem Councilman Earl Brown, and various individuals concerning expressions of general support, pending labor legislation, African Americans as a voting bloc, and Senator Kennedy’s presidential campaign efforts in New York.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0956-012
This folder contains memoranda, a newsletter, a newspaper article, and correspondence between Senator John F. Kennedy, members of Senator Kennedy’s staff, and various individuals concerning expressions of general support and Senator Kennedy’s position on labor policy, including the Labor-Management Relations Act (also known as the Taft-Hartley Act).
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0911-031
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a Citizens for Kennedy rally held at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he discusses a need for Democratic leadership to address domestic challenges, including labor issues arising from automation and unemployment.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1059-004
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in New York concerning the economy, social services legislation, Communism, the Soviet Union, international relations, and labor.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1057-011
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Connecticut, Illinois, New York, Ohio, and Virginia. In his speeches Senator Kennedy discusses the economy, labor, international relations, education, and the need for strong Democratic leadership to achieve change and improve domestic policies.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1057-007
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Florida, Kansas, Missouri, and New York. In his speeches Senator Kennedy discusses the legacy of the Democratic Party, international relations, Communism, national security and defense, civil rights, labor, and the economy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1030-030
This folder contains speeches made by Senator John F. Kennedy at conventions of the ALF-CIO (American Federation of Labor, Congress of Industrial Organizations) in California, Michigan, Nebraska, New York, and Oregon. Topics include legislation for unemployment insurance, the minimum wage, and care for the aged; effects of automation on the labor industry; racketeering and corruption within the labor movement; and the endorsement of Senator Kennedy by the AFL-CIO for the 1960 presidential campaign.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1027-005
This folder contains press releases, statements, speeches, and transcripts of press conferences given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Alaska, California, Idaho, Maine, Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Oregon, and Washington during his 1960 presidential campaign. Topics addressed include voter registration, labor, legislation and congressional relations, the 1960 campaign, natural resources, Communism, Latin America, and the Soviet Union.