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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0913-007
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a public rally at the Hotel Theresa in Harlem, New York City during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator compares his record on civil rights legislation to the record of Vice President Richard M. Nixon, and discusses the role of the United States as a model of a free and Democratic society.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-021
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a Democratic fundraising dinner in Syracuse, New York during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he discusses the failure of Vice President Richard M. Nixon and the Republican administration to stop the spread of communism. Also included is a transcript from the question and answer period following the Senator’s speech.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-035
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given in Staten Island, New York City, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses the philosophical differences between the political parties and states that the United States cannot afford to be second best to the Soviet Union.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-034
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given at Sunnyside Gardens in Queens, New York City, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses areas where he and Vice President Nixon disagree, including the prestige of the United States and the leadership needed to move the country forward.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-033
This file contains a copy and press release of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given at the Eastern Parkway Arena in Brooklyn, New York City, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator lists five key differences between himself and Vice President Nixon. The differences relate to the high cost of living, housing, education, and civil rights.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-030
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given at New York University in Washington Square, New York City, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses the differences between the political parties, the failures of the Eisenhower administration, and the need for new solutions.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0956-021
This folder contains telegrams, newspaper articles, and correspondence between members of Senator John F. Kennedy’s staff, New York attorney George W. Cregg, and various individuals concerning expressions of general support, the prospect of a Catholic president, the political climate of New York, and Senator Kennedy and Vice President Richard Nixon’s presidential campaign efforts in the state.