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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0909-012
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “Eight Years of Retreat,” given in Charleston, West Virginia discussing economic issues under President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s administration including those related to labor, education, and social services.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0908-041
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “New Industry for West Virginia,” given in South Charleston, West Virginia. In his speech he proposes the Area Redevelopment bill to assist economically distressed areas in West Virginia through the creation of jobs as well as industry research and development.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0908-021
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “A Program for West Virginia,” given in Charleston, West Virginia. In his speech he outlines an economic program to encourage job creation, as well as industry and natural resource development in West Virginia.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0911-058
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at the Civic Center in Charleston, West Virginia during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he discusses the failure of the Republican administration to address unemployment concerns and outlines a program to stimulate economic growth. Also included is a transcript of the question and answer period following his speech.