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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0989-019
This folder contains a letter to William T. Miller from West Virginia Senator Jennings Randolph concerning economic need and development in West Virginia.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0989-012
This folder contains a letter and press release concerning federal assistance to individuals in need, particularly in West Virginia.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0909-001
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “The White House’s Answer to West Virginia,” given in Parkersburg, West Virginia. In his speech he discusses poverty in West Virginia and the failure of President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s administration to develop an adequate food surplus program for those in need or to expand Social Security benefits for the elderly.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0908-040
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Saint Albans, West Virginia titled, “Help for Our Older Citizens,” discussing challenges facing the elderly, including unemployment and rising medical costs.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0908-029
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Glenwood Park, West Virginia discussing poverty in West Virginia and the failure of President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s Administration to provide an adequate food surplus program to those in need.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0908-028
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Williamston, West Virginia discussing a need to revise Social Security legislation to protect the elderly against rising hospital and nursing costs.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0908-019
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “Food for West Virginia,” given in Mount Hope, West Virginia discussing poverty in West Virginia and the failure of President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s administration to provide an adequate food surplus program to those in need.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0908-018
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at Bethany College in Bethany, West Virginia titled, “Our Unshared Abundance.” In the speech he discusses issues in labor, housing, and education, despite economic gains under President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s administration.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0908-015
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “Aid to the Unemployed and Retired,” given in Clarksburg, West Virginia discussing a need for increased unemployment compensation benefits and social services for the elderly.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1032-005
This folder contains copies of a speech titled, “Food for West Virginia,” given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Mount Hope and Glenwood Park, West Virginia. In his remarks Senator Kennedy discusses poverty in West Virginia and the failure of President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s Administration to provide an adequate food surplus program to hungry Americans.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1032-002
This folder contains copies of a speech titled, “Aid to the Unemployed and Retired,” given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Clarksburg, West Virginia concerning legislation for a national unemployment compensation program.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1026-005
This folder contains copies, excerpts, and press releases of speeches given in Arizona, Indiana, and West Virginia by Senator John F. Kennedy during his 1960 presidential primary campaign. Topics include President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s trip to South America, the Social Security program, the educational system, the coal industry, population growth and its effect on resources, and the issue of religion in American politics. Also included in this folder is an incomplete listing by date of the Senator’s campaign stops and speeches given in each city.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1048-011
This folder contains press releases concerning the 1960 presidential campaign; unemployment insurance; agriculture; appropriations for soil conservation, watershed development, and flood control; aid for small businesses; labor, water pollution control; social security; presidential primary elections in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Wisconsin; and Senator John F. Kennedy’s tour schedules for Indiana, Oregon, and West Virginia.