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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1034-014
This folder contains pamphlets and speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy. Topics include civil rights, social security, the economy, agriculture, international relations, and Vice President Richard M. Nixon’s experience in politics.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1032-014
This folder contains remarks titled, “Three Neglected Groups,” made by Senator John F. Kennedy in Superior, Wisconsin concerning economic hardships for the unemployed, underpaid, and aged citizens, and discussing legislation to improve their quality of life.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1032-012
This folder contains excerpts from a speech made by Senator John F. Kennedy titled, "Remembering Our Older Citizens," discussing a need to improve programs and services for the aged, including medical care, housing, and an increase in social security payments to keep up with the cost of living.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1032-009
This folder contains copies of the Congressional Record and a speech titled, “New Frontiers for Our Older Citizens,” given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Hyde Park, New York at a memorial program for the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Social Security Act. In his speech Senator Kennedy discusses the importance of the Social Security program for aged citizens and proposes an expansion of the program to include additional benefits, a housing program, and a national health care program.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1032-008
This folder contains a Congressional Record and copies of speeches made by Senator John F. Kennedy in Michigan, Oregon, and Wisconsin concerning legislation for a national medical insurance program to assist aged citizens with health care costs.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1032-007
This folder contains copies of speeches made by Senator John F. Kennedy in Maryland concerning the aged; unemployment and the Area Redevelopment Act; and five areas in need of new Democratic programs, including automation, nuclear testing, and agriculture.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1032-006
This folder contains Senator John F. Kennedy’s introduction to a Medical Care Bill that would help aged citizens with health care costs.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1029-013
This folder contains copies of the Congressional Record containing a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy at a commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Social Security Act in Hyde Park, New York. In his speech the Senator remarks on the importance of the Social Security program and discusses current issues facing the aged.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1029-011
This folder contains copies of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy titled, "Jefferson, Jackson and Roosevelt." In his speech the Senator remarks on the legacies of former Presidents Thomas Jefferson, Andrew Jackson, and Franklin D. Roosevelt; and discusses issues facing current Democratic leaders such as programs for the aged, labor-management reform legislation, and communism.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1027-002
This folder contains press releases, statements, and copies of speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy during his 1960 presidential campaign. Topics include the achievement gap between the United States and the Soviet Union, a veto on the Anderson-Kennedy amendment to the medical care for the aged bill, United States policy towards Israel and the Middle East, and the minimum wage law.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1026-008
This folder contains copies, excerpts, and press releases of speeches given in Maryland, Oregon, and Washington by Senator John F. Kennedy during his 1960 presidential primary campaign. Topics include the educational system, the importance of voters in primary elections, the agricultural program, issues affecting the aged, the economy, and labor.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1026-004
This folder contains copies, excerpts, and press releases of speeches given in Indiana and Wisconsin by Senator John F. Kennedy during his 1960 presidential primary campaign. Topics include the Democratic Party’s agricultural program; organized crime; medical care for the aged; United States policy towards Berlin, Germany; and disarmament.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1048-011
This folder contains press releases concerning the 1960 presidential campaign; unemployment insurance; agriculture; appropriations for soil conservation, watershed development, and flood control; aid for small businesses; labor, water pollution control; social security; presidential primary elections in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Wisconsin; and Senator John F. Kennedy’s tour schedules for Indiana, Oregon, and West Virginia.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1048-008
This folder contains press releases of statements, addresses, and remarks made by Senator John F. Kennedy during the 1960 presidential campaign. Topics include higher education; civil rights; labor; the role of the President as Chief Executive and leader of the United States; the federal budget; insurance for the aged; the Senator’s decision not to speak at a memorial service for four interfaith chaplains who died during World War II; and the Nebraska, New Hampshire, and Wisconsin presidential primary elections.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1048-005
This folder contains five fact sheets: background information about Senator John F. Kennedy and members of his family; national issues including disarmament, defense, agriculture, the aged, labor, and education; the results of the seven presidential primaries Senator Kennedy entered; endorsements of the Senator; and the Senator’s legislative record.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1047-010
This folder contains newspaper clippings; hand written notes by an unidentified individual; and correspondence concerning foreign language newspapers, the 1960 presidential campaign, the aged, and Japan. Also included in this folder are lists of newspapers published in Spanish, German, and East-European languages.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1046-010
This folder contains memoranda and briefing papers concerning the role of religion in the 1960 presidential campaign and Senator John F. Kennedy’s political record on various issues including agriculture, labor, civil rights, fiscal responsibility, the aged, and energy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1039-011
This folder contains correspondence between members of Senator John F. Kennedy’s campaign staff and various individuals from Massachusetts, telegrams, newspaper clippings, press releases, and tour itineraries. Topics included the 1960 presidential campaign, support for Senator Kennedy from The Senior Citizens and Associates of America, and the role of religion in the campaign.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1036-006
This folder contains fact sheets compiled by the Democratic National Committee Research Division concerning bankruptcies, health care costs for the aged, and contradictory statements made by Vice President Richard M. Nixon.