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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.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1027-013
This folder contains press releases and excerpts of speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Florida; Kentucky; Ohio; Pennsylvania; and Washington, D.C. during his 1960 presidential campaign. Topics include a proposal for an urban affairs program, education, civil rights, the political parties, ethics in government, the achievement gap between the United States and Soviet Union, and the balance of payments.