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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-141-003
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks to Democratic precinct workers at the Arie Crown Theater in Chicago, Illinois. In his speech President Kennedy encourages his audience to elect Senatorial candidate Sidney Yates.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-141-002
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at a dinner for the Democratic Party of Cook County held at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois. In his speech President Kennedy highlights the fundamental differences between the country’s political parties, and discusses the importance of electing Democratic representatives from Illinois in the upcoming 1962 Congressional elections. The President also encourages his audience to elect Senatorial candidate Sidney Yates.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-141-001
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at a Democratic rally held at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield, Illinois. In his speech President Kennedy discusses how partisan politics have negatively affected the country’s agricultural welfare, and encourages his audience to elect Democratic representatives in the upcoming 1962 Congressional elections.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-025-002
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s address to members of the Cook County Democratic Party during a dinner held at McCormick Place Exposition Center in Chicago, Illinois.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-10-19-D
ST15
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-045
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at an armory in Springfield, Illinois during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he discusses differences between the political parties, the leadership qualities and legacy of President Abraham Lincoln, and makes an appeal for Democratic leadership. Also included is a transcript from the question and answer session following the Senator’s speech.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-044
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Venice, Illinois during his 1960 presidential campaign appealing for Democratic leadership and discussing the failure of the Republican administration to address domestic challenges including housing, medical care for the aged, unemployment, and the minimum wage.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-043
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Harrisburg, Illinois during his 1960 presidential campaign discussing labor issues and a need to stabilize the agricultural industry through production controls, parity pricing, and development of a food surplus program for foreign aid.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-040
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at the Marion County Courthouse in Marion, Illinois during his 1960 presidential campaign discussing a need to strengthen the United States economy and invest in education, natural resource development, and industry as a means to fight the growing threat of communism.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-039
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at the Southern Illinois University stadium in Carbondale, Illinois during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he appeals for Democratic leadership, discusses a need to revitalize the economy, and the importance of developing strong foreign policy to help fight the growing threat of communism.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-038
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Belleville, Illinois during his 1960 presidential campaign discussing the achievement gap between the United States and Soviet Union, and a need to re-establish the U.S. as a world leader to fight the growing threat of communism.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-037
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks given at Augustine’s Restaurant in Belleville, Illinois during his 1960 presidential campaign appealing for Democratic leadership at the state and Federal level, and discussing differences between the political parties.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-036
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks given in East St. Louis, Illinois during his 1960 presidential campaign discussing the importance of the campaign and a need to re-establish the United States as a world leader to protect against the growing threat of communism.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-035
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks given at the National Stockyards in East St. Louis, Illinois during his 1960 presidential campaign discussing a need for Democratic leadership, economic concerns in the agricultural industry, and labor issues.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-018
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given in Batavia, Illinois, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses the differences between political parties and urges voters to pick a higher standard for the United States.
Textual folder
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. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-016
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given in Baker Park in St. Charles, Illinois, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses labor issues, political party differences, and the declining prestige of the United States abroad.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-015
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given at a street rally in Elgin, Illinois, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his remarks he discusses communism, political party differences, and the declining prestige of the United States abroad.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-013
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given at Barrington High School in Barrington, Illinois, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses the need to re-establish the United States as a world leader to fight the growing threat of communism.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-012
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's speech given at the Liberty Mall in Libertyville, Illinois, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he appeals for leadership and change, and discusses differences between the political parties.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-011
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given at the O'Hare Inn in Chicago, Illinois, discussing his 1960 presidential campaign.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-010
This file contains press releases of Senator John F. Kennedy's speech given in Rock Island, Illinois, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he compares Vice President Richard M. Nixon's campaign promises to his record on various issues including education, housing, civil rights, and the agricultural industry.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-009
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's speech given at the Wharton Field House in Moline, Illinois, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he compares Vice President Richard M. Nixon's campaign promises to his record on various issues including education, housing, civil rights, and the agricultural industry.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-008
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given at the Caterpillar plant in East Peoria, Illinois, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his remarks the Senator discusses the failure of the Republican administration to address labor concerns in the steel industry.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-007
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's speech given at a rally held at a courthouse in Peoria, Illinois, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator appeals for leadership and change, and discusses domestic and international challenges.