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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-1103-014
This folder contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks at the Cook County Democratic Dinner in Chicago, Illinois. In his speech, the Senator promotes the reelection bid of Senator Paul Douglas and recommends strategies for the Democratic Party in the 1954 campaign. He also discusses foreign policy issues, including the French war in Indochina. Of note is one page with notations by Sargent Shriver.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-045
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at an armory in Springfield, Illinois during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he discusses differences between the political parties, the leadership qualities and legacy of President Abraham Lincoln, and makes an appeal for Democratic leadership. Also included is a transcript from the question and answer session following the Senator’s speech.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-042
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks given at an airport in Marion, Illinois during his 1960 presidential campaign appealing for Democratic leadership.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-039
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at the Southern Illinois University stadium in Carbondale, Illinois during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he appeals for Democratic leadership, discusses a need to revitalize the economy, and the importance of developing strong foreign policy to help fight the growing threat of communism.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-037
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks given at Augustine’s Restaurant in Belleville, Illinois during his 1960 presidential campaign appealing for Democratic leadership at the state and Federal level, and discussing differences between the political parties.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-034
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks given at 15th and Broadway in East St. Louis, Illinois during his 1960 presidential campaign discussing the role of the President of the United States as Chief Executive, as well as a legislative, moral, and party leader.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0897-014
This folder contains a copy and drafts of a speech by Senator John F. Kennedy given at the annual dinner of the Democratic Party of Cook County in Chicago, Illinois. In his speech the Senator discusses the upcoming elections of 1958 and 1960, Modern Republicanism, the Republican Party's foreign policy record, and foreign aid to Poland. Of note are drafts with notations by Senator Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0895-024
This folder contains press releases of Senator John F. Kennedy's introduction and nomination of former Governor of Illinois Adlai Stevenson for the office of President of the United States at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois. In his introduction the Senator discusses Governor Stevenson's candidacy, foreign policy, and economic issues.