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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1032-002
This folder contains copies of a speech titled, “Aid to the Unemployed and Retired,” given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Clarksburg, West Virginia concerning legislation for a national unemployment compensation program.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1032-001
This folder contains copies of a speech titled, “Aid to Depressed Areas,” given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Huntington, West Virginia. In his speech Senator Kennedy discusses unemployment and poverty in the state and the need for area redevelopment legislation to create new industries and jobs in West Virginia.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1031-033
This folder contains copies of speeches given in West Virginia by Senator John F. Kennedy concerning economic distress in the state and a failure by President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s Administration to adequately resolve unemployment and poverty issues.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1031-019
This folder contains speeches made by Senator John F. Kennedy in West Virginia concerning the development and conservation of natural resources in the state. In his speeches the Senator discusses the failure of President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s Administration regarding natural resources and conservation programs, the coal industry in West Virginia, and developing the state’s natural resources as a way to strengthen the economy by creating new industries, such as tourism.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1031-012
This folder contains a speech titled, “A New Program for Coal,” given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Fairmont, West Virginia. In his speech Senator Kennedy discusses the decline of employment in the coal industry and resulting poverty, particularly in West Virginia. He goes on to propose a new coal program containing four central points: the establishment of a national fuels policy; research and development for new uses of coal; the building of new steam plants to convert coal into electricity; and encouraging long-term industrial development in West Virginia.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1031-008
This folder contains a speech titled, “’Coal by Wire’ – The Key to Coal’s Future,” given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Morgantown, West Virginia. In his speech Senator Kennedy discusses a new development in the coal industry, referred to as “coal by wire,” that utilizes steam plants to convert coal into electricity.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1029-030
This folder contains copies of a speech by Senator John F. Kennedy titled, "The Challenge to Our Colleges." In his speech Senator Kennedy discusses the need for strong leadership and more politicians, and how the political profession has changed over time. Of note is a draft containing handwritten notations by the Senator. Also included in this folder is a speech by Senator Kennedy given at Morris Harvey College in Charleston, West Virginia, titled, "The Crisis in American Education," concerning adequate training for educators and funding for schools.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1029-029
This folder contains copies and variations of a speech by Senator John F. Kennedy titled, “Our Shared Abundance,” concerning the state of the economy under President Dwight D. Eisenhower and economic challenges brought by population growth.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1028-032
This folder contains copies of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Indiana, Maryland, Oregon, West Virginia, and Wisconsin titled, “Disarmament,” concerning the difficulty of arms control, the relationship between the United States and Soviet Union, and the introduction of a bill to establish the Arms Control Research Institute.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1027-008
This folder contains press releases of speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Montana; Ohio; Washington, D.C.; and West Virginia during his 1960 presidential campaign. Topics include poverty, preservation of natural resources, foreign policy, the threat of Communism, and Soviet Union Premier Nikita Khrushchev’s visit to the United States.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1027-006
This folder contains transcripts of press conferences, statements, and speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Maryland, New Jersey, North Carolina, and West Virginia during his 1960 presidential campaign. Topics addressed include organized labor, unemployment, and Soviet Union Premier Nikita Khrushchev’s visit to the United States.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1026-007
This folder contains copies, excerpts, and press releases of speeches given in Maryland, Nebraska, New York, and West Virginia by Senator John F. Kennedy during his 1960 presidential primary campaign. Topics include the need for industrial development for economic growth, disarmament, the educational system, issues between India and China, and the importance of voters in primary elections. Also included in this folder is an incomplete listing by date of the Senator’s campaign stops and speeches given in each city.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1026-006
This folder contains copies, excerpts, and press releases of speeches given in Indiana, Oregon, and West Virginia by Senator John F. Kennedy during his 1960 presidential primary campaign. Topics include the achievement gap in agriculture, military, education, and space exploration between the United States and the Soviet Union; the educational system; disarmament; the economy; and a proposal for a national fuels policy. Also included in this folder is an incomplete listing by date of the Senator’s campaign stops and speeches given in each city.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1026-005
This folder contains copies, excerpts, and press releases of speeches given in Arizona, Indiana, and West Virginia by Senator John F. Kennedy during his 1960 presidential primary campaign. Topics include President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s trip to South America, the Social Security program, the educational system, the coal industry, population growth and its effect on resources, and the issue of religion in American politics. Also included in this folder is an incomplete listing by date of the Senator’s campaign stops and speeches given in each city.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1049-011
This folder contains sample photographs and price lists for photograph printing, radio advertising, and campaign products. Also included in this folder is background information concerning WKYR radio station in West Virginia.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1048-011
This folder contains press releases concerning the 1960 presidential campaign; unemployment insurance; agriculture; appropriations for soil conservation, watershed development, and flood control; aid for small businesses; labor, water pollution control; social security; presidential primary elections in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Wisconsin; and Senator John F. Kennedy’s tour schedules for Indiana, Oregon, and West Virginia.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1048-010
This folder contains press releases concerning the 1960 presidential campaign; the presidential primary elections in Indiana and Nebraska; the formation of the National Veterans Committee for Kennedy for President; a biographical sketch of Senator John F. Kennedy; national forests; and Senator Kennedy’s tour schedules for New Hampshire, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1048-009
This folder contains press releases of remarks made by Senator John F. Kennedy during the 1960 presidential campaign concerning Nevada; the presidential primary elections in Indiana, Maryland, and Oregon; the Labor Law Advisory Panel; Senator Kennedy’s proposed Eastern European policy; agriculture; the protection of voting rights; the Senate Rackets Committee; water pollution; and the selection of Connecticut Congressman Chester Bowles as foreign policy adviser to Senator John F. Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign. Also included in this folder are Senator Kennedy’s tour schedules for Connecticut, Indiana, New Hampshire, North Dakota, West Virginia, and Wisconsin during the presidential campaign.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1036-014
This folder contains press releases from the headquarters of the Kennedy for President organization regarding speeches and statements made by Senator John F. Kennedy in Indiana and West Virginia.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1036-013
This folder contains press releases from the headquarters of the Kennedy for President organization regarding speeches and statements made by Senator John F. Kennedy in Oregon and West Virginia.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1036-012
This folder contains press releases from the headquarters of the Kennedy for President organization regarding speeches and statements made by Senator John F. Kennedy in Arizona, Indiana, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1042-016
This folder contains correspondence between members of Senator John F. Kennedy’s campaign staff and various individuals from West Virginia concerning the 1960 presidential campaign and support for Senator Kennedy. Also included in this folder is a briefing paper about West Virginia’s congressional districts.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1042-015
This folder contains telegrams, newspaper clippings, press releases, and West Virginia tour schedules. Topics include the 1960 presidential campaign, the role of religion in the campaign, and labor unions.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1042-014
This folder contains correspondence between members of Senator John F. Kennedy’s campaign staff and various individuals from West Virginia, press releases, and tour schedules. Topics include Senator Kennedy’s visits to West Virginia, the 1960 presidential campaign, agriculture, and natural resources.
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White House Photographs
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President John F. Kennedy meets with Congressman Cleveland M. Bailey (West Virginia) in the Oval Office of the White House, Washington, D.C.