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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0968-018
This folder contains letters, telegrams, memoranda, and press releases concerning labor leaders, Senator John F. Kennedy’s primary race in West Virginia against Senator Hubert H. Humphrey, and the mining and steel industries.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0961-017
This folder contains a pamphlet, telegrams, memoranda, newspaper articles, and correspondence between Senator John F. Kennedy, members of Senator Kennedy’s staff, and various individuals concerning prominent labor leaders in Oregon, Senator Kennedy’s presidential campaign efforts in the state, and labor strikes in the Oregon newspaper industry.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0961-016
This folder contains a memorandum, newspaper articles, and correspondence between Senator John F. Kennedy, members of Senator Kennedy’s staff, and various individuals concerning labor strikes in the Oregon newspaper industry.
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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
JFKCAMP1960-1059-002
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in New Jersey concerning industry, organized labor, unemployment, social services legislation, Communism, the economy, and the need for strong Democratic leadership to achieve growth and progress. Also included in this folder is Senator Kennedy’s travel itinerary to various states.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1058-020
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Michigan concerning industry, unemployment, organized labor, the economy, education, international relations, Communism, and policy differences between the Democratic and Republican Parties. Also included in this folder is Senator Kennedy’s itinerary for a campaign trip to Michigan.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1057-009
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in New York City and Pennsylvania discussing labor, industry, the economy, international relations, legislation, and education.
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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
JFKCAMP1960-1057-001
This folder contains Senator John F. Kennedy’s schedule for September 2, 1960 and speeches given by the Senator in Alaska, California, Idaho, Maine, Michigan, and New Hampshire. In his speeches the Senator discusses the economy, labor, industry, legislation, and international affairs; and asks for support for his 1960 presidential campaign. Of note is Senator Kennedy’s acceptance speech titled, “The New Frontier,” given at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) upon receiving the Democratic Party’s nomination for the 1960 presidential election. In his speech the Senator addresses religion, Communism, nuclear weapons, and civil rights. He also discusses a New Frontier in America, which calls for leadership, courage, change, and opportunity for all.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1031-006
This folder contains an excerpt of remarks made by Senator John F. Kennedy at the United Auto Workers (UAW) Convention in Atlantic City, New Jersey. In his speech Senator Kennedy discusses the legacy of the UAW, its interest in national and international affairs, and its struggle against communism.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1031-005
This folder contains copies of a speech titled, "The Steel Strike and the Taft-Hartley Law," given by Senator John F. Kennedy at the Washington County Democratic Dinner in Fayette City, Pennsylvania. In his speech Senator Kennedy discusses the steel strike and criticizes President Dwight D. Eisenhower's management of the situation. The Senator also condemns the usage of the Taft-Hartley emergency injunction and suggests a re-examination of the law's emergency provisions.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1031-004
This folder contains remarks by Senator John F. Kennedy at a Democratic Party reception in Pueblo, Colorado. In his speech the Senator discusses a labor dispute in the steel industry, the failure of President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s Administration to end the steel strike, and suggests new provisions to the existing law that regulates emergency strikes.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1042-003
This folder contains correspondence between members of Senator John F. Kennedy’s campaign staff and various individuals from Pennsylvania, lists of Pennsylvanian weekly newspapers concerning the 1960 presidential campaign and support for Senator Kennedy. Also included in this folder is a photograph and the 1959 Legislative Report of United Steelworkers of America, Legislative Committee of Pennsylvania.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1042-001
This folder contains correspondence between members of Senator John F. Kennedy’s campaign staff and various individuals from Pennsylvania, press releases, newspaper clippings, and tour schedules. Topics include labor, the steel industry, appearances by Senator Kennedy, and the Senator’s trip to Pennsylvania. Also included in this folder is a program from American’s for Democratic Action’s 12th Annual Roosevelt Day Dinner.