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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
JFKCAMP1960-1002-005
This folder contains correspondence between James Wine, adviser on religious issues for Senator John F. Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign; J. Arthur Lazell, Community Relations manager on religious issues for Senator Kennedy’s campaign; and various individuals from Illinois, Nebraska, New Mexico, New York, and Pennsylvania. Topics include the role of religion in the 1960 campaign, the prospect of a Catholic president, and Senator Kennedy’s decision not to speak at a memorial service for four interfaith chaplains who died during World War II. Also included in this folder is a statement by religious leader Norman Vincent Peale.
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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.
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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.