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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0906-011
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “Better Housing for a Better America,” given at a Democratic State Central Committee luncheon in Roseburg, Oregon. In his speech he proposes a housing program, including revised legislation to expand housing development and meet the demands of population growth and economic disparity.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0909-031
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in The Dalles, Oregon during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he discusses the history of presidential primaries in Oregon, their importance in selecting a presidential candidate, and a means for candidates to educate themselves on the needs of the people.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0909-030
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a Young People for Kennedy rally in Portland, Oregon. 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. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1025-008
This folder contains copies and press releases of speeches given in New Mexico, Oregon, and Washington by Senator John F. Kennedy during his 1960 presidential primary campaign. Topics include primary elections; issues in Eastern Europe, particularly the Soviet Union and Communism; natural resources and conservation projects; housing reform; the Presidency and foreign policy; 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
JFKCAMP1960-1033-002
This folder contains excerpts of the Congressional Record, press releases, statements, and speeches given in California, Indiana, New Hampshire, North Carolina, and Oregon by Senator John F. Kennedy during his 1960 presidential campaign. Topics include the religious issue, education, the aged, the Presidency and foreign policy, and differences between the Republican and Democratic parties. Also included in this folder are numerous statements by Senator Kennedy in Illinois asking for support and discussing general issues of the campaign.