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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914a-023
This file contains a photocopy of Senator John F. Kennedy's televised remarks given in Manchester, New Hampshire, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator answers nine of the most common questions that he received throughout the campaign. He covers a variety of topics including foreign policy, religion, agriculture, education, the federal budget, and small business. The questions are read by his sisters, Patricia Kennedy Lawford, Jean Kennedy Smith, and Eunice Kennedy Shriver.
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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.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1040-008
This folder contains correspondence between members of Senator John F. Kennedy’s campaign staff and various individuals from New Hampshire; telegrams; newspaper clippings; travel itineraries; a book by Paul C. Fisher titled, “Road to Freedom,” and an analysis of the book by John J. McNally. Topics include the 1960 presidential campaign, the role of religion in the campaign, Senator Kennedy’s visit to New Hampshire, and the economy.