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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-062
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given at the Douglas Aircraft Company plant in Long Beach, California, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses the defense industry and the historic opposition of the Republican party to progressive legislation.
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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-0914-060
This file contains a copy and press release of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given at a rally of clothing workers in the garment section of Los Angeles, California, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator asks for voters' help in moving the country forward. The press release details the past opposition of the Republican Party to progressive programs and legislation.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-059
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given at the Elks Auditorium in Los Angeles, California, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses the philosophical differences between the political parties on such issues as civil rights, housing, and employment.
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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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Kennedy Family Collection
KFC-071-001
This scrapbook, compiled by Joseph P. “Joe” Kennedy, Jr., documents his education, travels, and family life from 1938 to 1941. The gold stamped title on the cover reads, "Scrap Book." It contains photographs of and printed ephemera related to trips to Europe in 1938 and 1939; his election as a Massachusetts delegate to the 1940 Democratic National Convention; his enrollment at Harvard Law School in 1940; and time spent with family and friends at the Kennedy family residence in Palm Beach, Florida, and on trips to St. Moritz, Switzerland, and the French Riviera, including at the Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Antibes, France. Other destinations pictured in photographic prints and postcards include Mexico, Spain, Poland, Ireland, Bulgaria, Hungary, Italy, and California. Of note are photographs of the Argelès-sur-Mer concentration camp for Republican refugees in Argelès-sur-Mer, France, which Joe, Jr., visited before touring Spain in the final months of the Spanish Civil War, as well as a photograph of Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy christening the Esso Richmond, a new tanker ship, alongside her parents, John F. “Honey Fitz” Fitzgerald and Mary Josephine Hannon Fitzgerald, and her daughter, Eunice Kennedy. Printed ephemera pasted into the scrapbook include invitations to various parties, receptions, luncheons, dinners, weddings, meetings, and banquets, including an event at Buckingham Palace; fliers for discussions, rallies, and debates featuring Joe, Jr., that were held by organizations including College Men for Defense First, Brotherhood of Temple Ohabei Shalom, and the Young Democrats of Massachusetts; Spanish paper currency; and telegrams regarding political events and rallies sent by representatives of both State and National Democratic Committees. Other Kennedy family members and friends pictured in photographs and clippings include Joseph P. Kennedy, Sr.; John F. Kennedy; Rosemary Kennedy; Kathleen Kennedy; Patricia Kennedy; Robert F. Kennedy; Jean Kennedy; Edward M. Kennedy; Torbert Macdonald; Hugh Fraser; Tom Killefer; Tom Egerton; and Diana Maria Gerli. Loose materials include a photographic postcard from Sofia, Bulgaria and Shawmut Bank promotional material, possibly a bookmark. The scrapbook contains 133 photographic prints (including a contact print of a strip of three 35mm black and white negatives, and one photo fragment); 32 photographic postcards; and 62 pieces of ephemera, including invitations, correspondence, telegrams, tickets, newspaper clippings, calling cards, advertisements, programs, and fliers.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0977-001
This folder contains lists of California Democratic Council clubs and club presidents for Northern California in 1959. Also included in this folder is a program for the 8th annual convention of the California Democratic Council.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-036-020
This folder contains a press copy of President John F. Kennedy's address at a Democratic Party dinner that was held in his honor at the Hollywood Palladium, Los Angeles, California. In his speech the President addresses advancements in education, employment, the space race, and national security.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0895-027
This folder contains copies of a press release of Senator John F. Kennedy's speech given at a Los Angeles World Affairs Council luncheon held at the Biltmore Hotel and titled, "Proper Role of Foreign Policy in the 1956 Political Campaign." In his speech the Senator discusses the need for bipartisan efforts to address foreign policy issues during the 1956 political campaign.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0895-026
This folder contains a press release of Senator John F. Kennedy's speech in San Francisco, California, at the Fairmont Hotel in support of the Adlai Stevenson and Estes Kefauver 1956 presidential campaign ticket, and a draft of his speech to California Democrats. In the speeches Senator Kennedy discusses President Dwight D. Eisenhower's administration and its handling of economic and labor issues.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0895-025
This folder contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's speech at the United Steelworkers of America eighth constitutional convention in Los Angeles, California. In his speech the Senator discusses labor issues under the Republican administration. Also included in the folder is a news article discussing the Senator's speech and minutes of the convention proceedings.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0895-010
This folder contains drafts and copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech at a dinner honoring Southern California Congressmen and legislators at the Statler Hotel in Los Angeles, California. In his speech the Senator discusses President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s administration, the 1956 presidential election, and the need for strong leadership to address domestic social issues and communism. Of note are drafts with notations by the Senator.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0906-016
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a California Democratic Council convention in Fresno, California. In his speech he discusses the 1960 presidential campaign and the responsibilities of the President of the United States as Chief Executive, as well as a legislative, moral, and party leader.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0909-036
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a testimonial dinner for Governor Pat Brown in Los Angeles, California. In his speech he discusses the response of President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s administration to issues arising from population growth, and a need for Democratic leadership to address those concerns.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0911-022
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks given at the U.S. Grant Hotel in San Diego, California during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his remarks he discusses a need to re-establish the United States as a world leader, including the improvement of U.S. national security and defense capabilities.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0911-021
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks given at Lindbergh Field in San Diego, California during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his remarks he appeals for leadership and change and discusses political divisions between the parties.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0911-020
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he discusses the responsibilities of the President of the United States as Chief Executive and as a legislative, moral, and party leader.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0911-019
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at an airport in Bakersfield, 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-0911-018
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Burbank, California during his 1960 presidential campaign discussing 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-0911-017
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given at a press conference at Lockheed Air Terminal in Burbank, California during his 1960 presidential campaign. Topics include the Senator’s religious beliefs, political party divisions, and national security.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0911-016
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Turlock, California during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he appeals for leadership and change 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-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-0911-013
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Madera, California during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he appeals for change and addresses differences between the political parties.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0911-010
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Stockton, California during his 1960 presidential campaign appealing for leadership and change, and discussing differences between the political parties.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0911-008
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Richmond, California during his 1960 presidential campaign discussing differences between the political parties and a need for change.