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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1012-001
This folder contains letters sent to Senator John F. Kennedy and members of his staff from various individuals of New York and North Carolina concerning the role of religion in the 1960 campaign, the prospect of a Catholic president, the distribution of anti-Catholic materials, and support for and opposition to the Senator’s campaign.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1011-001
This folder contains letters sent to Senator John F. Kennedy and members of his staff from various individuals of Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, and Ohio concerning the role of religion in the 1960 campaign, the prospect of a Catholic president, the distribution of anti-Catholic materials, and support for the Senator’s campaign. Also of note is an article by Dr. Robert Gordis titled, "A Preface to a Christian Jewish Dialogue," discussing the need for an open and in-depth conversation about the similarities and differences between Judaism and Christianity
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1009-016
This folder contains letters sent to Senator John F. Kennedy and members of his staff from various individuals of Colorado, New Mexico, and North Carolina concerning the role of religion in the 1960 campaign, the prospect of a Catholic president, the distribution of anti-Catholic materials, and support for the Senator’s campaign.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1009-008
This folder contains correspondence sent to Senator John F. Kennedy and members of his staff from various individuals of North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, and Pennsylvania concerning the role of religion in the 1960 campaign, the prospect of a Catholic president, the distribution of anti-Catholic materials, and support for the Senator’s campaign.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0958-012
This folder contains a press release, newspaper articles, and correspondence between Senator John F. Kennedy, members of Senator Kennedy’s staff, and various individuals concerning expressions of general support, the political climate of North Carolina, the prospect of a Catholic president, and Senator Kennedy’s presidential campaign efforts in North Carolina.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Central Subject Files
JFKWHCSF-0369-007
Materials in this folder include letters and telegrams regarding racial and religious discrimination; letters concerning integration and private business; copies of outgoing correspondence regarding the pending trial of several persons on kidnapping charges in Monroe, North Carolina; and an interim report by the Mayor of Pittsburgh Joseph M. Barr’s Commission on Human Relations regarding equality within the local building trade unions. Also included in this folder are several newspaper clippings related to civil rights.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1059-007
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in North Carolina discussing the economy, agriculture, international relations, and the need for strong Democratic leadership to achieve growth and progress. Also included in this folder is the transcript from a question and answer session where Senator Kennedy answered questions on a variety of topics including nuclear weapons, religion, labor unions, and education.
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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.