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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0931-012
This folder contains a telegram, memoranda, newspaper articles, and correspondence between Senator John F. Kennedy, Miami Mayor Robert King High, and various individuals concerning a meeting in Orlando, background information on the Florida political climate, and Florida delegates to the 1960 Democratic National Convention.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0983-001
This folder consists of a telegram to Senator John F. Kennedy from the Stevenson for President Michigan Committee requesting Senator Kennedy withdraws his name as a Democratic presidential candidate in favor of Adlai Stevenson.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1033-010
This folder contains copies of a speech given by Colorado Governor Steven McNichols at the 1960 Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Los Angeles, California. In his remarks Governor McNichols discusses the relationship between the Democratic Party and the American West.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1033-009
This folder contains copies of a speech made by Senator Eugene McCarthy at the 1960 Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Los Angeles, California nominating former Illinois Governor Adlai Stevenson as a candidate for the Presidential nomination and urging a second ballot vote.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1033-008
This folder contains a speech given by Senator Lyndon B. Johnson at the 1960 Democratic National Convention (DNC) upon accepting the Vice Presidential nomination for the 1960 campaign. In his speech Senator Johnson encourages unity in the United States and expresses his support for Senator John F. Kennedy as the Presidential nominee.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1033-006
This folder contains remarks by Democratic National Chairman Paul M. Butler at the opening of the 1960 Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Los Angeles, California. In his speech Mr. Butler discusses the responsibility of the Democratic Party to rekindle hope and recover the meaning of the national purpose in the United States.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1032-027
This folder contains copies of a speech titled, “The New Frontier,” given by Senator John F. Kennedy at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) upon accepting the Democratic Party’s nomination as presidential candidate for the 1960 election. In his speech Senator Kennedy addresses religion, Communism, nuclear weapons, and civil rights and famously states, “…we stand today on the edge of a New Frontier.” Senator Kennedy also appeals for leadership, courage, change, and opportunity for all.