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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1057-003
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in California, New York City, and Texas. In his speeches the Senator discusses the legacy of the Democratic Party, agricultural issues, international relations, civil rights, and national security and defense; and asks for support for his 1960 presidential campaign.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1057-002
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy and transcripts of question and answer sessions in California, Oregon, and Washington. Topics include the economy, agricultural issues, international relations, national security and defense, natural resources, energy, education, and labor. Also included in this folder is Senator Kennedy’s schedule for September 6-7, 1960.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1104-036
This folder contains memoranda and data sheets concerning Senator John F. Kennedy’s background, military record, and legislative record. Topics include medical research, urban affairs, freedom of information, natural resources, economic growth, unemployment, education, defense and disarmament, social security, senior citizens, space, highways and transportation, and foreign policy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1104-033
This folder contains remarks made by Senator John F. Kennedy at the U.S. Grant Hotel in San Diego, California concerning the national security and defense policy of the United States.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1034-013
This folder contains pamphlets and speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy. Topics include immigration, labor reform, communism and Soviet Union Premier Nikita S. Khrushchev, the economy, the military, and education.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1034-011
This folder contains statements made by various Democratic leaders including Senator Lyndon B. Johnson. Topics include agriculture, education, civil rights, the military, communism, the role of religion in the 1960 presidential campaign, and support for Senator John F. Kennedy and opposition to Vice President Richard Nixon. Also included are press releases and news articles concerning the steel strike of 1959.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1034-010
This folder contains press releases of statements made by Harry S. Truman, former President of the United States. Topics include the military, communism, agriculture, the national deficit, the role of religion in the 1960 presidential campaign, and President Truman's support for Senator John F. Kennedy and opposition to Vice President Richard Nixon.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1034-009
This folder contains press releases of statements made by Adlai Stevenson, former Governor of Illinois. Topics include the military, communism, American prestige abroad, and Governor Stevenson's support for Senator John F. Kennedy and opposition to Vice President Richard M. Nixon.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1034-004
This folder contains press releases of statements made by Senator Henry M. Jackson, Chairman of the Democratic National Committee. Topics include the military, agriculture, communism, civil rights, United States prestige, and support for Senator John F. Kennedy and opposition to Vice President Richard M. Nixon.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1030-026
This folder consists of the Congressional Record containing a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy in the United States Senate titled, “Where Do We Go From Here?” concerning the U-2 aircraft incident, the Soviet Union, and proposing an agenda to strengthen the national security and foreign policies of the United States.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1029-005
This folder contains copies of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy at a VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) convention in Detroit, Michigan discussing the need to strengthen military defenses, including nuclear weapons programs.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1029-004
This folder contains a draft with handwritten annotations by an unknown individual and copies of a speech by Senator John F. Kennedy titled, "Our Lag in Conventional Forces," concerning nuclear weapons, military strength, communism, and national security.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1029-001
This folder consists of copies of the Congressional Record containing a speech by Senator John F. Kennedy concerning a gap in military, nuclear, and diplomatic policies between the United States and the Soviet Union, and suggestions for reducing the gap.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1028-034
This folder contains copies of a speech by Senator John F. Kennedy titled, “Eight Years of Defense Programs and Budgets,” concerning the budget for the Department of Defense during President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s administration.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1028-033
This folder contains copies of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy in New Hampshire titled, “Disarmament Can Be Won,” concerning the difficulty of arms control, the relationship between the United States and Soviet Union, and the introduction of a bill to establish the Arms Control Research Institute.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1028-032
This folder contains copies of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Indiana, Maryland, Oregon, West Virginia, and Wisconsin titled, “Disarmament,” concerning the difficulty of arms control, the relationship between the United States and Soviet Union, and the introduction of a bill to establish the Arms Control Research Institute.
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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
JFKCAMP1960-1027-003
This folder contains transcripts of a press conference given by Senator John F. Kennedy to announce the formation of a nonpartisan advisory group consisting of Chairman Paul H. Nitze, David K.E. Bruce, Roswell Gilpatrick, and James A. Perkins, for national security issues. Following his statement the Senator answered questions from reporters concerning the advisory group, and the 1960 presidential election.
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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
JFKCAMP1960-1048-005
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
JFKCAMP1960-1038-012
This folder contains correspondence between members of Senator John F. Kennedy’s campaign staff and various individuals from Idaho, newspaper clippings, and memoranda. Topics include the 1960 presidential campaign; the Idaho delegation to the Democratic National Convention; and political issues concerning Idaho voters including economics, agriculture, defense, and the Indians Bureau.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1038-007
This folder contains correspondence between members of Senator John F. Kennedy’s campaign staff and various individuals from Washington, D.C., a briefing paper, and press releases. Topics include the 1960 presidential campaign, the Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles, youth, and urban affairs. Also included is an undated statement by Senator Kennedy regarding the Cold War, national defense, and disarmament.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1036-004
This folder contains fact sheets compiled by the Democratic National Committee Research Division. Topics consist of Vice President Richard M. Nixon’s Congressional voting record, a State of the Union address by President Dwight D. Eisenhower, the economy, United States military power, and unemployment.