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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0913-041
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Tampa, Florida during his 1960 presidential campaign. Topics include foreign policy in Latin America, communism, and the role of the United States as a model of a free and Democratic society.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-057
This file contains press releases from the Democratic National Committee containing Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a Democratic dinner in Cincinnati, Ohio during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he discusses the growing influence of communism in Latin America, and United States foreign policy measures that contribute to the rise of communism in Cuba.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0896-004
This folder contains copies and a draft of an insert for a speech on Latin America given by Senator John F. Kennedy. In the excerpt the Senator discusses the Republican administration’s handling of foreign policy issues in Latin America, and a need to provide economic and military aid to Latin American countries to counter the growing threat of communism. Of note is a draft with notations by Senator Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0916-006
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks titled, "A New Approach to Latin America." In this undated speech, the Senator discusses the relationship between the United States and Latin America and proposes a new six point policy towards Latin America, including an increased allotment to Latin America from the Development Loan Fund and an elevated role of the Organization of American States (OAS).
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0911-025
This file contains excerpts from Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks given at the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his remarks he discusses relations between the United States and Latin America, including a need for a foreign policy program to address the growing threat of communism.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0911-023
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks given at the Cortez Hotel plaza in El Paso, Texas during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his remarks he appeals for leadership and change, and discusses political divisions between the parties, and relations between the United States and Latin America.