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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1011-015
This folder contains letters sent to Senator John F. Kennedy and members of his staff from various individuals of New Jersey and New York 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.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1011-001
This folder contains letters sent to Senator John F. Kennedy and members of his staff from various individuals of Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, and Ohio 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 of note is an article by Dr. Robert Gordis titled, "A Preface to a Christian Jewish Dialogue," discussing the need for an open and in-depth conversation about the similarities and differences between Judaism and Christianity
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1010-003
This folder contains correspondence sent to Senator John F. Kennedy and members of his staff from various individuals of Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, and New York 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.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1009-007
This folder contains correspondence sent to Senator John F. Kennedy and members of his staff from various individuals of New Jersey and New York 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 correspondence with Clarence Hamilton Poe, editor of The Progressive Farmer, a farming magazine published in the Southern United States.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1027-014
This folder contains Senator John F. Kennedy’s itinerary for New England and copies of speeches given in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, and Rhode Island during his 1960 presidential campaign. Topics include a proposal for a Peace Corps, education, the economy, and support in the election. Also included in this folder is a transcript from a television program in which Senator Kennedy answers questions regarding religion, Communism, Fidel Castro, agriculture, and foreign policy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1036-016
This folder contains press releases from the headquarters of the Kennedy for President organization regarding speeches and statements made by Senator John F. Kennedy in California, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, and South Dakota.