Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0898-006
This folder contains drafts, copies, and a partial copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “Our American Cities and Their Second-Class Citizens,” given at the United States Conference of Mayors in New York City. In his speech the Senator discusses economic and social issues impacting urban populations, and the representation of urban areas in state and Federal government. Of note is a draft with notations by Senator Kennedy.