Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0894-017
This folder contains copies of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy before the Sigma Delta Chi Journalism Fraternity at the University Club in Boston, Massachusetts. In his speech the Senator discusses the responsibility of elected officials to act in the best interest of their constituents, the conflicts that arise when national interests are pursued over state interests, and the role of journalists in shaping public opinion.