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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-006
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's speech given at the University of Illinois in Champaign, Illinois, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses a need to re-establish the United States as a world leader in the fight against communism, including a need to increase foreign aid to emerging African countries.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0896-014
This folder contains copies and drafts of Senator John F. Kennedy’s convocation speech at the University of Illinois in Champaign, Illinois. In his speech titled, "Politics: Our Most Neglected Profession," the Senator discusses the shared histories of scholars and politicians and a need for greater scholarship in politics. Of note is a draft with notations by Senator Kennedy.