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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0918-004
This file contains reading copies and drafts of Senator John F. Kennedy's speeches that pertain to agriculture and farming. Items include "A Plan of Action for the Dairy Industry," "The Importance of Farm Credit," "REA Under the Republicans," "The Challenge Abroad," an untitled dairy program speech, "REA," remarks at the Midwest Farm Conference, "Dairy Problems in Wisconsin," and "REA Coops." The file also contains memoranda on the wheat program by Myer Feldman, and a press release of Senator Kennedy's remarks to the Stutsman County (North Dakota) Democratic Committee dinner. Of note are some copies with notations by Senator Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0916-018
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks titled, "REA Under the Republicans." In this undated speech, the Senator discusses how the Republican administration failed farmers due to rising rates and the politicization of the Rural Electrification Administration (REA).
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0916-017
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks titled, "REA Coops." In this undated speech, the Senator discusses high interest rates for farmers and the importance of strengthening Rural Electrification Administration (REA) cooperatives.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0916-032
This file contains incomplete speeches and portions of speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy. Most are draft versions with various notations. Identified speeches include: "Our National Spirit and the World Community"; remarks given to the National Association of County Officials in Washington, D.C., on March 18, 1959; "The Great Unspoken Issue"; "REA Under the Republicans"; "A Ten-Point Program for West Virginia," given in Wayne, West Virginia, on April 25, 1960; and an untitled address to the United Auto Workers (UAW).