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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-RKD-01
Dilworth discusses his personal impressions of John F. Kennedy (JFK), the 1960 primary and presidential campaigns in Pennsylvania, and JFK’s work on urban affairs, among other issues.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-057
This file contains press releases of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given at a city fund raising dinner in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses the correlation between progress at home and abroad, and asks for the voters' help in achieving the type of country he desires for his children, "a strong America in a world of peace."
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-056
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given at Reyburn Plaza in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator asks whether Vice President Nixon can provide the leadership that the country needs for the 1960s. He also states his desire to move the United States past the status quo.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-055
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given at a Bonds for Israel dinner in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses the Middle East, the role of Israel, and the United Nations.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-054
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given at a Citizens for Kennedy rally in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses the key differences between his positions and those of Vice President Nixon in such areas as the economy and national prestige.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-053
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator questions Vice President Nixon's campaign claims concerning national prosperity and international prestige. He also invites both Nixon and President Eisenhower to a final debate.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-052
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given at the Rosen Apartments in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses housing, civil rights, employment, and health care.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-051
This file contains a copy and press release of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given at the Penn Fruit Shopping Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses the choice between himself and Vice President Nixon in terms of national progress. The press release lists six areas of disagreement between the two candidates, namely medical care for the aged, teachers' salaries, agriculture, unemployment, trusting the voters, and a strategy for peace.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-048
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given at the Cheltenham Shopping Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses the importance of meeting the challenges of the 1960s and the correlation between domestic and international problems.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-045
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given at the Lord and Taylor Shopping Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses Vice President Nixon's debate with Nikita Khrushchev and rebuts recent statements by Nixon concerning American prestige abroad and the state of the economy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-042
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given at Lawrence Park Shopping Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses the role of the president, the prestige of the United States abroad, and the need to move American society forward.