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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1025-009
This folder contains excerpts and press releases of speeches given in New Hampshire, New York, and Wisconsin by Senator John F. Kennedy during his 1960 presidential primary campaign. Topics include funding for natural resources and conservation projects; the dairy industry; Africa; Communism in Eastern Europe; and legislation for unemployment, education, and health care for the aged.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1025-006
This folder contains copies and press releases of speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy during his 1960 presidential primary campaign. Topics include the importance of the New Hampshire primary, critical issues facing the 1960s, and medical care for the aged. Of note is a transcript of the press conference when Senator Kennedy announced his candidacy for the Presidency.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1025-003
This folder contains speeches by Senator John F. Kennedy, including drafts with handwritten annotations, reading copies, and press releases. Topics include organized labor and labor reform legislation; Israel; Soviet Union Premier Nikita Khrushchev; civil rights; agricultural issues; and the housing industry.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1025-002
This folder contains speeches by Senator John F. Kennedy, including drafts with handwritten annotations, excerpts, press releases, and the Congressional Record. Topics include agricultural issues, the Kennedy-Ervin Bill and labor reform, immigration reform legislation, and the Democratic agenda.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1051-011
This folder contains a statement made by Senator John F. Kennedy concerning the creation and introduction of a comprehensive civil rights bill.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1061-032
This folder contains highlights of Senator John F. Kennedy’s legislative record.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1061-027
This folder contains pamphlets, memoranda, summaries, and statements concerning Senator John F. Kennedy’s labor record and the Labor-Management and Reform Act (S. 1555).
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1061-018
This folder contains five fact sheets concerning Senator John F. Kennedy’s record on national issues; Senator Kennedy’s record in the 1960 presidential primaries; excerpts from endorsements and comments on the Senator; the Senator’s legislative record; and Senator Kennedy’s record on foreign affairs.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1061-016
This folder contains a fact sheet concerning examples of courage exhibited by Senator John F. Kennedy during his legislative career including support for veterans, fair labor laws, and civil rights.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1061-015
This folder contains statements and a press release concerning the Democratic Platform and Senator John F. Kennedy’s record on civil rights. Also included in this folder are two copies of a booklet published by the Industrial Union Department of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) titled, “The Civil Rights Fight: A look at the legislative record.”
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1061-011
This folder contains a Congressional Quarterly Fact Sheet concerning biographical information about Senator John F. Kennedy, the Senator’s voting record, and his political views on various issues.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1061-010
This folder contains eight fact sheets: labor issues including the aged, unemployment, and minimum wage; agriculture; water and power; civil rights; civil liberties; biographical information about Senator John F. Kennedy; fiscal responsibility and the Federal budget; and examples of moral courage exhibited by Senator Kennedy during his legislative career.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1061-007
This folder contains fact sheets concerning Senator John F. Kennedy’s legislative record on fiscal responsibility and the Federal budget.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1061-006
This folder contains fact sheets concerning examples of moral courage exhibited by Senator John F. Kennedy during his legislative career including support for veterans, fair labor laws, and civil rights.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1061-004
This folder contains fact sheets concerning Senator John F. Kennedy’s legislative record on civil rights.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1061-001
This folder contains fact sheets concerning Senator John F. Kennedy’s legislative record on labor issues, the aged, unemployment, and minimum wage.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1060-018
This folder contains a transcript of a press conference given by Pierre Salinger, Press Secretary to President-elect John F. Kennedy, and Secretary of Agriculture designate Orville Freeman at the Stanhope Hotel in New York City. Mr. Salinger begins with a brief statement on a farm program conference attended by various leaders in the agricultural community. Following his statement, Secretary-designate Freeman and Mr. Salinger go on to answer various questions from the press on a variety of topics including attendees of the conference, President-elect Kennedy’s agricultural platform, and agricultural legislation.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1060-017
This folder contains a transcript of a press conference given by President-elect John F. Kennedy and Senator Paul Douglas, Chairman of the Task Force on Area Redevelopment, at the President-elect’s home in Palm Beach, Florida. President-elect Kennedy begins the press conference by making a brief statement on the results of the task force followed by a statement from Senator Douglas concerning unemployment. Senator Douglas goes on to answer questions from the press concerning unemployment compensation, the distribution of food to needy families, and area redevelopment legislation. The press also asks President-elect Kennedy questions on various topics including Soviet Union Premier Nikita Khrushchev’s New Years greetings and Laos.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1060-014
This folder contains a transcript of a press conference given by President-elect John F. Kennedy at his home in Palm Beach, Florida. Also attending the press conference are Vice President-elect Lyndon B. Johnson, Senator Mike Mansfield, and Speaker of the House of Representatives Sam Rayburn. President-elect Kennedy begins by announcing Vice President-elect Johnson as Chairman of the President’s Advisory Council on Space. The President-elect, Vice President-elect, Speaker Rayburn, and Senator Mansfield go on to answer questions from the press regarding the economy, the Federal budget, legislation, and potential changes to Congressional regulations.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1060-006
This folder contains a transcript of a press conference given by Senator John F. Kennedy at the Olympic Bowl in Seattle, Washington. Senator Kennedy answered questions from the press on a variety of topics including medical care for the aged, the space policy, defense appropriations, national security, and celebrity supporters.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1060-005
This folder contains a transcript of a press conference given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Anchorage, Alaska. Senator Kennedy begins the press conference by making a statement on voter registration and goes on to answer questions concerning the political party affiliations of newly registered voters, nuclear weapons, national security and defense, and legislation.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1060-004
This folder contains transcripts of a press conference given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Portland, Maine. Senator Kennedy answered questions from the press on a variety of topics including the Passamaquoddy Bay project, his legislative efforts in the 2nd session of the 86th Congress, trade, industry, the economy, and the Organization of American States (OAS) conference.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1060-003
This folder contains transcripts of a press conference held by Senator John F. Kennedy in San Francisco, California. Senator Kennedy answered questions from the press concerning his legislative efforts in the 2nd session of the 86th Congress and Soviet Union Premier Nikita Khrushchev’s attendance at the 15th session of the United Nations General Assembly.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1060-002
This folder contains transcripts of a press conference held by Senator John F. Kennedy in the Caucus Room of the Senate Office Building. Senator Kennedy answered questions from the press regarding civil rights legislation, right-to-work laws, the minimum wage bill, Soviet Union Premier Nikita Khrushchev’s visit to the United States, and the cost of living.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1059-017
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Wisconsin concerning disarmament, international relations, agricultural issues, the economy, social services legislation, Communism, and the need for strong Democratic leadership to achieve progress and move the country forward. Also included in this folder are schedules for Senator Kennedy’s campaign stops in La Crosse, Milwaukee, and Madison.