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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1059-016
This folder contains a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy in South Dakota discussing agricultural issues, including a decline in agricultural income and food surpluses, and the failure of the Republican Party’s agricultural program.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1057-005
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Iowa; Missouri; Montana; New Jersey; North Dakota; Pennsylvania; South Dakota; Tennessee; Utah; Washington, D.C.; and West Virginia. In his speeches the Senator discusses the legacy of the Democratic Party, Soviet Union Premier Nikita Khrushchev, international relations, labor, industry, agricultural issues, and the development of natural resources.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1028-031
This folder contains copies of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy in South Dakota and Wisconsin titled, “Defense,” concerning the national security of the United States and proposing a program to strengthen defense, including a stronger missile program and modernized armed forces.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1028-004
This folder contains copies of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy at a Democratic dinner in South Dakota. In his speech the Senator discusses the failure of agricultural policies under Secretary of Agriculture Ezra Taft Benson, and proposes a ten-point bill of rights to facilitate the restoration of the farm program in the United States.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1026-010
This folder contains copies, excerpts, and press releases of speeches given in Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, North Dakota, and South Dakota by Senator John F. Kennedy during his 1960 presidential campaign. Topics include agricultural issues, the development and preservation of natural resources, and defense policies. Also included in this folder is an interview with Senator Kennedy conducted by P.L. Prattis, editor of The Pittsburgh Courier, concerning civil rights.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1026-009
This folder contains copies, excerpts, and press releases of speeches given in California, Michigan, New Mexico, New York, South Dakota, and Washington, D.C. by Senator John F. Kennedy during his 1960 presidential campaign. Topics include agriculture, differences between the Democratic and Republican Parties, and challenges ahead for the 1960s. Also included in this folder is a speech titled, “A Time for Decision,” given by Senator Kennedy on the floor of the United States Senate. In the speech the Senator addresses relations between the United States and the Soviet Union; Communism; disarmament; the importance of scientific development in the United States; and aid to areas in need, such as Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, and China.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1036-016
This folder contains press releases from the headquarters of the Kennedy for President organization regarding speeches and statements made by Senator John F. Kennedy in California, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, and South Dakota.