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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0977-001
This folder contains lists of California Democratic Council clubs and club presidents for Northern California in 1959. Also included in this folder is a program for the 8th annual convention of the California Democratic Council.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1058-004
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in California discussing civil rights, international relations, legislation, the aged, employment, disarmament, education, and differences between the Democratic and Republican campaign platforms.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1058-003
This folder contains speeches and a transcript of a press conference given by Senator John F. Kennedy in California discussing agricultural issues, national security, international relations, natural resources, civil rights, religious matters, and differences between the Democratic and Republican campaign platforms.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1104-032
This folder contains remarks made by Senator John F. Kennedy in Marysville, California discussing his faith in the United States and differences between the Democratic and Republican Parties.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1104-031
This folder contains a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy at the Civic Auditorium in Oakland, California during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech Senator Kennedy discusses differences between the Democratic and Republican Parties and stresses a need for change from the policies of President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s Administration. Of note is a handwritten note by Senator Kennedy on the verso of page one of the speech.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1033-002
This folder contains excerpts of the Congressional Record, press releases, statements, and speeches given in California, Indiana, New Hampshire, North Carolina, and Oregon by Senator John F. Kennedy during his 1960 presidential campaign. Topics include the religious issue, education, the aged, the Presidency and foreign policy, and differences between the Republican and Democratic parties. Also included in this folder are numerous statements by Senator Kennedy in Illinois asking for support and discussing general issues of the campaign.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1031-027
This folder contains a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy at the California Democratic Club Convention in Fresno, California titled, “The Presidency in 1960 – Part II: The Presidency and Foreign Policy.” In his speech Senator Kennedy discusses the need for a strong Democratic leader in the White House and presidential responsibility in foreign affairs.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1031-026
This folder contains a speech by Senator John F. Kennedy titled, “The Presidency in 1960,” printed in the Congressional Record discussing the need for strong, Democratic leadership in the 1960s. Also included in this folder are copies of remarks made by Senator Kennedy at a California Democratic Council Convention in Fresno, California concerning presidential responsibility in foreign affairs.
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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.