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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0909-016
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Clarksburg, West Virginia. In his speech he proposes the Area Redevelopment bill to create jobs and promote industry research and development, and discusses the response by President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s administration to the need for economic assistance to distressed areas.
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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.