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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1030-016
This folder contains a speech by Senator John F. Kennedy titled, “Nuclear Weapons,” given at the Wisconsin Association of Student Councils in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In his speech Senator Kennedy discusses the importance of nuclear weapons control and advocates for an international agreement to end nuclear weapons testing, particularly between the U.S. and Soviet Union.
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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
JFKCAMP1960-1029-003
This folder contains a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy titled, "The Other Geneva Conference." In his speech Senator Kennedy discusses the need to stop nuclear testing; and the "Nth country" problem, referring to the number of countries with resources for the development of nuclear weapons. Of note is draft containing handwritten annotations by Senator Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1029-002
This folder contains a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) concerning nuclear weapons testing. In his speech the Senator argues for the suspension of nuclear testing provided the Soviet Union also suspends testing, discusses radioactive fallout, argues for an international agreement on nuclear testing, and suggests that if testing does occur it happen underground or in outer space.
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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
JFKCAMP1960-1028-035
This folder contains multiple copies of a speech titled, "The Increasing Perils of Radioactivity," concerning nuclear weapons testing, including Strontium 90 levels in milk and rice; atomic energy; and disposal of nuclear materials.
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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
JFKCAMP1960-1028-030
This folder contains copies and excerpts of speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy concerning nuclear weapons testing and development, and the Democratic Party in the presidential election of 1960. Of note are handwritten notes by Senator Kennedy containing quips and quotations about the Democratic Party. Also included in this folder are memoranda between Senator Kennedy and unknown individuals regarding the sharing of nuclear weapons information and equipment between the United States other countries.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1028-029
This folder contains multiple copies and a draft with handwritten annotations by an unknown individual of a speech titled, "The Coming Dangers of Nuclear Waste," concerning the long-term storage and disposal of nuclear waste materials.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1026-007
This folder contains copies, excerpts, and press releases of speeches given in Maryland, Nebraska, New York, and West Virginia by Senator John F. Kennedy during his 1960 presidential primary campaign. Topics include the need for industrial development for economic growth, disarmament, the educational system, issues between India and China, and the importance of voters in primary elections. Also included in this folder is an incomplete listing by date of the Senator’s campaign stops and speeches given in each city.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1026-006
This folder contains copies, excerpts, and press releases of speeches given in Indiana, Oregon, and West Virginia by Senator John F. Kennedy during his 1960 presidential primary campaign. Topics include the achievement gap in agriculture, military, education, and space exploration between the United States and the Soviet Union; the educational system; disarmament; the economy; and a proposal for a national fuels policy. Also included in this folder is an incomplete listing by date of the Senator’s campaign stops and speeches given in each city.
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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
JFKCAMP1960-1048-005
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
JFKCAMP1960-1048-004
This folder contains drafts of press releases concerning Senator John F. Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign, a four-point program to aid farmers, polling, and arms control.
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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
JFKCAMP1960-1043-004
This folder contains correspondence between members of Senator John F. Kennedy’s campaign staff and various individuals from Wisconsin, telegrams, press releases, and tour schedules. Topics include the 1960 presidential campaign, the Wisconsin presidential primary, nuclear testing, disarmament, the Cold War, and labor.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1042-002
This folder contains correspondence between members of Senator John F. Kennedy’s campaign staff and various individuals from Pennsylvania, a press release, newspaper clippings, and a special edition of The Aloca News newspaper. Topics include the 1960 presidential campaign, the results of the Pennsylvania primary election, and civil rights. Also included in this folder is an article by Senator Kennedy titled, “Planning For Peace,” concerning disarmament.