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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1011-008
This folder contains letters sent to Senator John F. Kennedy and members of his staff from various individuals of Florida, Georgia, and Illinois concerning the role of religion in the 1960 campaign, the prospect of a Catholic president, the distribution of anti-Catholic materials, and support for the Senator’s campaign. Also included are letters regarding Senator Kennedy’s decision not to speak at a memorial service for four interfaith chaplains who died during World War II.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1010-002
This folder contains correspondence sent to Senator John F. Kennedy and members of his staff from various individuals of Florida, Georgia, Illinois, and Indiana concerning the role of religion in the 1960 campaign, the prospect of a Catholic president, the distribution of anti-Catholic materials, and support for and opposition to the Senator’s campaign. Also included is correspondence with Senator Paul Simon, Chairman of the Illinois Committee for Fair Play.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0933-009
This folder contains an article from a Georgia newspaper concerning Senator John F. Kennedy’s presidential campaign and the prospect of a Catholic president.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0933-004
This folder contains correspondence between Senator John F. Kennedy and various individuals concerning Senator Kennedy’s visits to Georgia, Senator Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign, and the prospect of a Catholic president.