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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-058
This file contains a copy and a press release of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at Howard University in Washington, D.C. during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he discusses the role of the President of the United States as Chief Executive and as a moral leader, and a need for strong Democratic leadership to address civil rights concerns and ensure equal opportunity for all people.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0900-009
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech before the Gridiron Club in Washington, D.C. In his speech the Senator discusses the differences between the political parties and the Presidential election of 1960.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0896-009
This folder contains copies of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy upon receipt of the Cardinal Gibbons Award by the Catholic University of America at the Hotel Statler in Washington, D.C. In his speech the Senator discusses the achievements of Cardinal James Gibbons and the need for political compromise in the wake of the 1956 Presidential election.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0905-022
This file contains copies of the Congressional Record containing a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. discussing 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-0911-061
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at the Sheraton Park Hotel in Washington, D.C. during his 1960 presidential campaign discussing foreign policy concerns over the growing influence of communism.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1031-023
This folder contains copies of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy at the Democratic Party’s kick-off dinner for the 1960 presidential campaign held at the Sheraton Park Hotel in Washington, D.C. In his speech Senator Kennedy discusses the country’s need for a strong Democratic leader in the White House and a change from the policies of President Dwight D. Eisenhower's administration.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1029-015
This folder contains copies of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy at the Democratic Party’s kick-off dinner for the 1960 presidential campaign held at the Sheraton Park Hotel in Washington, D.C. In his speech Senator Kennedy discusses the country’s need for a strong Democratic leader in the White House and a change from the policies of President Dwight D. Eisenhower's administration.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1029-012
This folder contains copies of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. concerning the responsibilities of the President of the United States as a chief executive and a legislative, moral, and party leader.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1027-013
This folder contains press releases and excerpts of speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Florida; Kentucky; Ohio; Pennsylvania; and Washington, D.C. during his 1960 presidential campaign. Topics include a proposal for an urban affairs program, education, civil rights, the political parties, ethics in government, the achievement gap between the United States and Soviet Union, and the balance of payments.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1026-009
This folder contains copies, excerpts, and press releases of speeches given in California, Michigan, New Mexico, New York, South Dakota, and Washington, D.C. by Senator John F. Kennedy during his 1960 presidential campaign. Topics include agriculture, differences between the Democratic and Republican Parties, and challenges ahead for the 1960s. Also included in this folder is a speech titled, “A Time for Decision,” given by Senator Kennedy on the floor of the United States Senate. In the speech the Senator addresses relations between the United States and the Soviet Union; Communism; disarmament; the importance of scientific development in the United States; and aid to areas in need, such as Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, and China.