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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0983-013
This folder contains a statement by Senator John F. Kennedy to a convention of the Montana chapter of the American Federation of Labor, Congress of Industrial Organization (AFL-CIO).
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Sanford L. Fox
JFKWHSFSLF-020-011
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1061-015
This folder contains statements and a press release concerning the Democratic Platform and Senator John F. Kennedy’s record on civil rights. Also included in this folder are two copies of a booklet published by the Industrial Union Department of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) titled, “The Civil Rights Fight: A look at the legislative record.”
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1031-003
This folder contains copies of the Congressional Record containing a speech by Senator John F. Kennedy titled, “The Power of Labor for the Good of America,” discussing the history and legacy of labor in the United States. Within his speech the Senator requests the inclusion of the text of a pamphlet by George Meany, President of the AFL-CIO (American Federation of Labor, Congress of Industrial Organizations), titled, “Power – For What?” concerning the power of labor and trade unions in America.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1030-036
This folder contains copies of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy at an AFL-CIO (American Federation of Labor, Congress of Industrial Organizations) convention in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In his speech Senator Kennedy discusses technological advances, the increased use of automation in factories, and its effect on the labor industry.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1034-006
This folder contains an address delivered by George Meany, President of the AFL-CIO (American Federation of Labor-Congress of Industrial Organizations), concerning Vice President Richard M. Nixon's position on communism, economic growth, and American prestige abroad, and the need for a democrat to win the 1960 presidential election.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1030-030
This folder contains speeches made by Senator John F. Kennedy at conventions of the ALF-CIO (American Federation of Labor, Congress of Industrial Organizations) in California, Michigan, Nebraska, New York, and Oregon. Topics include legislation for unemployment insurance, the minimum wage, and care for the aged; effects of automation on the labor industry; racketeering and corruption within the labor movement; and the endorsement of Senator Kennedy by the AFL-CIO for the 1960 presidential campaign.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1046-008
This folder contains newspaper clippings, newsletters, an issue of the “Federation News” journal, and a copy of “The New Republic” magazine concerning labor, the 1960 presidential campaign, and the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations’ (AFL-CIO) support of Senator John F. Kennedy’s campaign. Also included in this folder is the Congressional Record from the first session of the 86th Congress concerning the Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959.