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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1002-002
This folder contains correspondence between J. Arthur Lazell, Community Relations manager on religious issues for Senator John F. Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign, and various individuals concerning the role of religion in the 1960 campaign, the prospect of a Catholic president, and Senator Kennedy’s decision not to speak at a memorial service for four interfaith chaplains who died during World War II. Also included in this folder is correspondence between Senator Lyndon B. Johnson and Rabbi M. Abramson concerning Senator Kennedy’s 1960 campaign.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1051-007
This folder contains press releases of remarks and addresses made by Senator Lyndon B. Johnson and Senator John F. Kennedy concerning the 1960 presidential campaign, the Democratic Party, the Republican Party, the Cold War, and natural resources.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1033-008
This folder contains a speech given by Senator Lyndon B. Johnson at the 1960 Democratic National Convention (DNC) upon accepting the Vice Presidential nomination for the 1960 campaign. In his speech Senator Johnson encourages unity in the United States and expresses his support for Senator John F. Kennedy as the Presidential nominee.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1033-007
This folder contains copies of a statement made by Senator Lyndon B. Johnson on the floor of the United States Senate concerning the 1960 Paris Summit Conference between France, Great Britain, the Soviet Union, and the U.S. In his remarks Senator Johnson encourages political unity in the U.S. to convey the strength of the nation to the world.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1049-002
This folder contains press releases concerning the 1960 presidential campaign, the Farmers for Kennedy-Johnson Committee, and an address by Senator Lyndon B. Johnson. Also included in this folder are an agenda, flyer, and press release concerning a 12-state Democratic farm conference in Des Moines, Iowa and statements made by Senator John F. Kennedy and Senator Johnson at the conference.