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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0913-027
This file contains copies of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Johnstown, Pennsylvania during his 1960 presidential campaign. Topics of the speech include unemployment concerns in Pennsylvania; the failure of the Republican administration to address national security concerns, including communism; and a need to re-establish the United States as a world leader.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0913-026
This file contains a copy of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Kittanning, Pennsylvania during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he discusses political party divisions on economic and national security issues, including a need to re-establish the United States as a world leader to fight the growing threat of communism.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0913-024
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator appeals for leadership and change and discusses labor issues, including the effects of automation on employment.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0913-023
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in New Castle, Pennsylvania during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he discusses the failure of the Republican administration to resolve domestic issues including the economy, labor, and medical care for the elderly; and a need for strong leadership to fight the growing threat of communism.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0913-022
This file contains copies of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Sharon, Pennsylvania during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he discusses the failure of the Republican administration to address domestic issues, including those relating to the local economy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0913-021
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks given at a breakfast at the Sharon Inn in Sharon, Pennsylvania during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his remarks the Senator makes an appeal to voters to support Democratic leadership.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-071
This file contains a Democratic National Committee press release containing Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at an Urban Affairs conference in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator proposes a program to resolve urban issues, including inadequate housing and schools, poverty, transportation, and pollution.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-008
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks given at a breakfast held at the Lawrence Hotel in Erie, Pennsylvania during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his remarks he appeals for leadership and change, and discusses a need for the United States to advance and maintain its military position, economic stability, and social strength.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-007
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks given at an airport in Erie, Pennsylvania during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his remarks he appeals for leadership, change, and freedom for all people; and discusses differences between the political parties.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-050
This file contains a copy and press release of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given at the Levittown Shopping Center in Levittown, Pennsylvania, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses the choice between himself and Vice President Nixon in areas such as the economy and employment. The press release lists three themes of Nixon's campaign and recaps Republican opposition to progressive programs in the past.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-047
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given at Snellenburg's Shopping Center in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses health and disease prevention, the prestige of the United States abroad, and the differences between the political parties in terms of progressive legislation.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-039
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given in Hazelton, Pennsylvania, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses the differences between the political parties, the economy, and health care.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-038
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses the philosophical differences between the political parties, the economy, social services, and the role of the United States as the leader of the free world.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0898-023
This folder contains a draft of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech at the Democratic City Committee annual pre-election dinner in Easton, Pennsylvania. In his speech the Senator discusses bipartisan politics, the effect of Modern Republicanism on domestic issues, and the need for stronger foreign policy to address the growing threat of communism.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0911-047
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at the York County Fair in York, Pennsylvania during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he appeals for Democratic leadership to address domestic issues, and discusses concerns over the growing threat of communism.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0911-046
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks given at Columbia Park in Columbia, Pennsylvania during his 1960 presidential campaign discussing the failure of the Republican administration to address domestic issues.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0911-045
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks given in Reading, Pennsylvania during his 1960 presidential campaign, discussing unemployment concerns and the failure of the Republic administration to revise Social Security legislation to protect the elderly against rising hospital and nursing costs.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0911-044
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks given in Lebanon, Pennsylvania during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his remarks he discusses a need to re-establish the United States as a world leader to protect against the growing threat of communism.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0911-043
This file contains a copy of a televised speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy at Zembo Mosque Temple in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he discusses the failure of the Republican administration to address concerns over the growing threat of communism and to resolve domestic issues relating to labor and social services.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-041-002
This folder contains a press copy of President John F. Kennedy's remarks at a rally in an A & P parking lot in Monessen, Pennsylvania. In his speech the President discusses the importance of electing Democratic representatives from Pennsylvania for the nation to progress in areas such as education, agriculture, and federal assistance programs.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-041-001
This folder contains a press copy of President John F. Kennedy's remarks at the City Hall in McKeesport, Pennsylvania. In his speech the President discusses the importance of electing Democratic representatives from Pennsylvania for the nation to progress in areas such as housing, health care, education, and agriculture.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-040-050
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's remarks at a rally held at the Fitzgerald Field House at the University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In his speech the President discusses the importance of electing Democratic representatives from Pennsylvania for the nation to progress in areas such as education, housing, and area redevelopment. Materials in this folder include a memorandum, draft, press copy, and reading copy of the speech with handwritten notations by the President, in addition to note cards with talking points.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1059-015
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Pennsylvania concerning the balance of payments, the economy, Israel, the Republican Party’s voting record on social services legislation, and themes of Vice President Richard M. Nixon’s campaign.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1033-004
This folder contains statements and speeches given in Illinois, Missouri, New York City, and Pennsylvania by Senator John F. Kennedy during his 1960 presidential campaign asking for support and discussing general issues. Topics include foreign policy, the economy, and policy differences between the Republican and Democratic parties.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1029-019
This folder contains copies of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy at the Roosevelt Day Dinner in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In his speech Senator Kennedy discusses the legacy of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, liberalism, domestic and international issues, and the need for strong Democratic leadership. Also included in this folder is a handwritten draft by an unknown individual.