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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0913-027
This file contains copies of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Johnstown, Pennsylvania during his 1960 presidential campaign. Topics of the speech include unemployment concerns in Pennsylvania; the failure of the Republican administration to address national security concerns, including communism; and 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-0913-025
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Butler, Pennsylvania during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he appeals for leadership and change, discusses the effects of automation on employment, and addresses concerns over the growing threat of communism.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0913-024
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator appeals for leadership and change and discusses labor issues, including the effects of automation on employment.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-057
This file contains press releases of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given at a city fund raising dinner in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses the correlation between progress at home and abroad, and asks for the voters' help in achieving the type of country he desires for his children, "a strong America in a world of peace."
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-052
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given at the Rosen Apartments in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses housing, civil rights, employment, and health care.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-051
This file contains a copy and press release of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given at the Penn Fruit Shopping Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses the choice between himself and Vice President Nixon in terms of national progress. The press release lists six areas of disagreement between the two candidates, namely medical care for the aged, teachers' salaries, agriculture, unemployment, trusting the voters, and a strategy for peace.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-050
This file contains a copy and press release of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given at the Levittown Shopping Center in Levittown, Pennsylvania, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses the choice between himself and Vice President Nixon in areas such as the economy and employment. The press release lists three themes of Nixon's campaign and recaps Republican opposition to progressive programs in the past.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-049
This file contains a copy and press release of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given at the Valley Forge Country Club in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses seven "New Frontiers" that will provide challenges and opportunities in the 1960s, specifically population, longevity, education, suburbia, science and space, automation, and leisure time.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-041
This file contains a copy and press release of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given in Scranton, Pennsylvania, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses the economy, industrial capacity, employment, and area redevelopment legislation.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-040
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses the failures of the Eisenhower administration in such areas as wages and health care.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0962-008
This folder contains telegrams, memoranda, and correspondence between Senator John F. Kennedy, members of Senator Kennedy’s staff, and various individuals concerning labor leaders and activities in Pennsylvania.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Central Subject Files
JFKWHCSF-0369-007
Materials in this folder include letters and telegrams regarding racial and religious discrimination; letters concerning integration and private business; copies of outgoing correspondence regarding the pending trial of several persons on kidnapping charges in Monroe, North Carolina; and an interim report by the Mayor of Pittsburgh Joseph M. Barr’s Commission on Human Relations regarding equality within the local building trade unions. Also included in this folder are several newspaper clippings related to civil rights.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0901-005
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks before the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. In his remarks Senator Kennedy discusses the economic recession, its effect on unemployment, and a need for revised unemployment compensation benefits.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0905-020
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, "Administrative Justice and Delay," given at the Allegheny County Bar Association's annual dinner held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In his speech he discusses corruption and crime in the labor movement and the effects of a delayed administration of justice.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0904-015
This file contains a draft and copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a Washington County Democratic dinner in Rostraver Township, Pennsylvania discussing a need for revised legislation to address labor issues in the steel industry. Of note is a draft with notations by the Senator. [Notes: Location of dinner is incorrectly identified as Fayette City, Pennsylvania, on press release header.]
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1057-010
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Arizona, California, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, and Texas. In his speeches Senator Kennedy discusses disarmament, education, legislation, civil rights, the economy, labor, and international relations.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1057-009
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in New York City and Pennsylvania discussing labor, industry, the economy, international relations, legislation, and education.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1057-006
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Delaware, Michigan, New Jersey, New York City, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. In his speeches the Senator discusses the legacy of the Democratic Party, the economy, civil rights, international relations, labor, agricultural issues, and presidential appointments.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1057-005
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Iowa; Missouri; Montana; New Jersey; North Dakota; Pennsylvania; South Dakota; Tennessee; Utah; Washington, D.C.; and West Virginia. In his speeches the Senator discusses the legacy of the Democratic Party, Soviet Union Premier Nikita Khrushchev, international relations, labor, industry, agricultural issues, and the development of natural resources.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1031-005
This folder contains copies of a speech titled, "The Steel Strike and the Taft-Hartley Law," given by Senator John F. Kennedy at the Washington County Democratic Dinner in Fayette City, Pennsylvania. In his speech Senator Kennedy discusses the steel strike and criticizes President Dwight D. Eisenhower's management of the situation. The Senator also condemns the usage of the Taft-Hartley emergency injunction and suggests a re-examination of the law's emergency provisions.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1028-026
This folder contains copies of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Pennsylvania titled, “Administrative Justice and Delay.” In his speech Senator Kennedy discusses the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and labor tribunals, and the inefficiency of Federal regulatory agencies.
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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.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1048-011
This folder contains press releases concerning the 1960 presidential campaign; unemployment insurance; agriculture; appropriations for soil conservation, watershed development, and flood control; aid for small businesses; labor, water pollution control; social security; presidential primary elections in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Wisconsin; and Senator John F. Kennedy’s tour schedules for Indiana, Oregon, and West Virginia.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1042-003
This folder contains correspondence between members of Senator John F. Kennedy’s campaign staff and various individuals from Pennsylvania, lists of Pennsylvanian weekly newspapers concerning the 1960 presidential campaign and support for Senator Kennedy. Also included in this folder is a photograph and the 1959 Legislative Report of United Steelworkers of America, Legislative Committee of Pennsylvania.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1042-001
This folder contains correspondence between members of Senator John F. Kennedy’s campaign staff and various individuals from Pennsylvania, press releases, newspaper clippings, and tour schedules. Topics include labor, the steel industry, appearances by Senator Kennedy, and the Senator’s trip to Pennsylvania. Also included in this folder is a program from American’s for Democratic Action’s 12th Annual Roosevelt Day Dinner.