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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914a-019
This file contains a photocopy of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given at City Hall in Providence, Rhode Island, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses the key differences between the two political parties, and asks for support in the final hours of the campaign.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0893-010
This folder contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy's speech at the Jefferson-Jackson Day dinner held at the Rhodes Ballroom in Pawtuxet, Rhode Island. In his speech the Senator discusses bipartisan politics and the growing tensions between the Soviet Union and the United States. Of note is a copy with notations from the Senator.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0902-018
This file contains a draft of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech at a Friendly Sons of St. Patrick’s dinner in Providence, Rhode Island comparing Ireland’s fight for independence to the fight against Communism. Of note, the draft contains notations by Senator Kennedy.
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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.