District of Columbia: Applications [Closed]
The contents of this folder are closed due to deed restrictions.
District of Columbia: Delegates
June 1960: 2-6
This folder contains memoranda and correspondence concerning Washington, D.C.'s delegates to the 1960 Democratic National Convention.
District of Columbia: Invitations
2 November 1959-11 February 1960
This folder contains correspondence between Senator John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, and various individuals concerning speaking engagement invitations in Washington, D.C.
District of Columbia: Labor
14 December 1959-14 June 1960
This folder contains a telegram and correspondence between Senator John F. Kennedy, members of Senator Kennedy's staff, and various individuals concerning labor leaders in Washington, D.C. and the results of a public opinion poll of the Communication Workers of America.
District of Columbia: Organization
3 December 1959-11 March 1960
This folder contains correspondence between Senator John F. Kennedy, members of Senator Kennedy's staff, and various individuals concerning the activities of organizations in Washington, D.C. supporting the Senator's 1960 presidential campaign.
District of Columbia: Political: A-B
18 April 1956-30 June 1960
This folder contains telegrams, memoranda, newspaper articles, and correspondence sent between Senator John F. Kennedy and various individuals containing general expressions of support and Senator Kennedy's presidential campaign efforts in Washington, D.C.
District of Columbia: Political: C
17 January 1958-7 June 1960
This folder contains memoranda, newspaper articles, and correspondence between Senator John F. Kennedy, members of Senator Kennedy's staff, and various individuals concerning general expressions of support and the Senator's presidential campaign efforts in Washington, D.C.
District of Columbia: Political: D-F
1 January 1959-21 June 1960
This folder contains memoranda, an article from The New Republic, and correspondence between Senator John F. Kennedy, members of Senator Kennedy's staff, and various individuals concerning general expressions of support and the Senator's presidential campaign efforts in Washington, D.C.
District of Columbia: Political: G-L
1 September 1956-10 July 1960
This folder contains a telegram, memoranda, a newspaper article, and correspondence between Senator John F. Kennedy, members of the Senator's staff, and various individuals concerning general expressions of support and Senator Kennedy's presidential campaign efforts in Washington, D.C. Of note is a signed letter to Senator Kennedy from his father, Joseph P. Kennedy, Sr.
District of Columbia: Political: M-O
23 August 1956-1 July 1960
This folder contains a telegram, memoranda, a newspaper article, and correspondence between Senator John F. Kennedy, members of Senator Kennedy's staff, and various individuals concerning general expressions of support and the Senator's presidential campaign efforts in Washington, D.C.
District of Columbia: Political: A-G
1960: 14 July-29 October, undated
This folder contains letters concerning expressions of general support for Senator John F. Kennedy's 1960 presidential campaign and advice on campaign issues.
District of Columbia: Political: H-W
1960: 17 July-3 November, undated
Correspondence: R (1 of 8 folders)
1960: 18 July-3 November
This folder contains letters sent to Senator John F. Kennedy and members of his staff from various individuals of Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Washington D.C. concerning the role of religion in the 1960 campaign, the prospect of a Catholic president, the distribution of anti-Catholic materials, and support for the Senator's campaign.
Correspondence: S (7 of 8 folders)
1960: 11 August-1 November
This folder contains correspondence sent to Senator John F. Kennedy and members of his staff from various individuals of Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Washington D.C. concerning the role of religion in the 1960 campaign, the prospect of a Catholic president, the distribution of anti-Catholic materials, and support for and opposition to the Senator's campaign.
Correspondence: W (6 of 14 folders)
This folder contains letters sent to Senator John F. Kennedy and members of his staff from various individuals of Washington D.C. concerning the role of religion in the 1960 campaign, the prospect of a Catholic president, the distribution of anti-Catholic materials, and support for and opposition to the Senator's campaign.
March 1960: 10-18
1960: 15 February-18 March
This folder contains copies and press releases of speeches given in Washington, D.C. and Wisconsin by Senator John F. Kennedy during his 1960 presidential primary campaign. Topics include the dairy industry, preservation of natural resources, the housing industry, and areas for economic improvement. Also included in this folder is an analysis of a voting rights proposal.
June 1960: 2-18
This folder contains copies, excerpts, and press releases of speeches given in California, Michigan, New Mexico, New York, South Dakota, and Washington, D.C. by Senator John F. Kennedy during his 1960 presidential campaign. Topics include agriculture, differences between the Democratic and Republican Parties, and challenges ahead for the 1960s. Also included in this folder is a speech titled, "A Time for Decision," given by Senator Kennedy on the floor of the United States Senate. In the speech the Senator addresses relations between the United States and the Soviet Union; Communism; disarmament; the importance of scientific development in the United States; and aid to areas in need, such as Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, and China.
September 1960: 20-30
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.
October 1960: 7-31
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.
The Democratic Party: National Press Club, Washington D.C., 14 January 1960
This folder contains copies of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. concerning the responsibilities of the President of the United States as a chief executive and a legislative, moral, and party leader.
The Democratic Party: 1960 presidential campaign kick-off
This folder contains copies of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy at the Democratic Party's kick-off dinner for the 1960 presidential campaign held at the Sheraton Park Hotel in Washington, D.C. In his speech Senator Kennedy discusses the country's need for a strong Democratic leader in the White House and a change from the policies of President Dwight D. Eisenhower's administration.
Foreign affairs: Africa
1960: 5 March-24 June
This folder contains copies of speeches by Senator John F. Kennedy given before the African Diplomatic Corps in Washington, D.C. and at Saint Anslem's College in Manchester, New Hampshire. In the speeches Senator Kennedy discusses the independence of African nations; emphasizes the need for food, education, and development capital as essential for economic success; and proposes the creation of an African Educational Development Fund and a multi-national economic development fund for Africa. Also included in this folder is a statement by the Senator on violence in South Africa.
Natural resources: Rural electricity
11 February 1959-17 March 1960
This folder contains statements and speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in North Dakota, Washington, D.C., and Wisconsin concerning the Rural Electrification Administration (REA) Cooperative program, interest rates for the program, and the need for affordable electric power in rural communities.
The Presidency: Campaign kick-off dinner
District of Columbia, 18 September 1959-14 January 1960
18 September 1959-14 January 1960
This folder contains correspondence between members of Senator John F. Kennedy's campaign staff and various individuals from Washington, D.C., concerning Senator Kennedy's 1960 presidential campaign, polling, the role of religion in the campaign, and foreign policy. Also included in this folder are transcripts from various interviews with Senator Kennedy including the Senator's appearance on Meet the Press, an NBC television program, moderated by Ned Brooks.
Textual folder (36)
(-)Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960 (36)
Political campaign, 1960 (32)
Religious matters (6)
Presidential appointments (4)
Economics and economy (3)
Public opinion and polling (2)
Urban affairs (2)
Diplomatic and consular service (1)
Khrushchev, Nikita S, (Nikita Sergeevich), 1894-1971 (3)
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New York (State) (1)
Washington (State) (1)
Democratic National Committee (U.S.) (1)
Food for Peace (1)
National Broadcasting Company (1)
Radio and Television Correspondents Association (1)
United States. Department of Agriculture (1)
United States. Department of Defense (1)
United States. Department of the Treasury (1)
Dillon, C. Douglas (Clarence Douglas), 1909-2003 (1)
Freeman, Orville L. (Orville Lothrop), 1918-2003 (1)
Kennedy, Robert F. (Robert Francis), 1925-1968 (1)
McGovern, George S. (George Stanley), 1922-2012 (1)
McNamara, Robert S. (Robert Strange), 1916-2009 (1)
Stevenson, Adlai E. (Adlai Ewing), 1900-1965 (1)