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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0898-027
This folder contains a draft and partial copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a Kansas City Democratic Club banquet in Topeka, Kansas. In his speech the Senator remarks upon agricultural policy and issues under Secretary of Agriculture Ezra Taft Benson. Also included is a draft of Senator Kennedy’s speech titled, “Science and Security,” discussing a need for President Dwight D. Eisenhower to make greater investments in scientific research and technological advancement to enhance the national security of the United States and defend it from the growing threat of the Soviet Union. The drafts contain notations by Senator Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0898-025
This folder contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “Farm Problems.” In his speech the Senator discusses the impact of agricultural issues on the national economy and farm policy under the direction of Secretary of Agriculture Ezra Taft Benson.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0915-020
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks titled, "Farm Policy and Surpluses." In this undated speech, the Senator discusses agricultural policy under Secretary of Agriculture Ezra Taft Benson, particularly concerning food surpluses. Of note is a reading copy with notations by Senator Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0915-019
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks titled, "The Farm Policy." In this undated speech, the Senator discusses agricultural policy under Secretary of Agriculture Ezra Taft Benson, and proposes a new five-point farm program. Of note are reading copies with notations by Senator Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0915-004
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks titled, "The Benson Record." In this undated speech, likely written in late 1959, the Senator discusses the policies and economic record of Secretary of Agriculture Ezra Taft Benson under President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0907-021
This file contains copies of remarks by Senator John F. Kennedy in Marinette, Wisconsin discussing Secretary of Agriculture Ezra Taft Benson’s farm program, and proposes a policy to provide loans to farmers to relieve the economic pressure of increased costs in agricultural management.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0907-009
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “The Importance of Farm Credit,” given in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. In the speech he discusses Secretary of Agriculture Ezra Taft Benson’s farm program, and proposes a policy to provide loans to farmers to relieve the economic pressure of increased costs in agricultural management.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0906-008
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech at a Stutsman County Democratic Committee dinner in Jamestown, North Dakota discussing Secretary of Agriculture Ezra Taft Benson’s farm program, and a need for revised legislation to address issues in the agricultural industry.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0905-014
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a Democratic reception in Dodge City, Kansas discussing Secretary of Agriculture Ezra Taft Benson’s farm program, and a need for new leadership to address issues in the agricultural industry.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0905-005
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a Midwest Farm Conference in Springfield, Illinois discussing Secretary of Agriculture Ezra Taft Benson’s farm program, and a need for new leadership to address issues in the agricultural industry.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0910-019
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a Mid-West farm conference in Des Moines, Iowa discussing the failures of Secretary of Agriculture Ezra Taft Benson’s farm program, and proposes a farm policy to stabilize the agricultural industry and address concerns on the impact of new technologies.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1028-003
This folder contains multiple copies and drafts with handwritten annotations by an unknown individual of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy titled, "The Benson Record," concerning the policies and economic record of Secretary of Agriculture Ezra Taft Benson under President Dwight D. Eisenhower.