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Kennedy, John F. (John Fitzgerald), 1917-1963

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President of the United States, 1961-1963.

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Senator John F Kennedy visits DU and gives speech at the City Auditorium on Economic policy on February 24, 1958.

Sources

Carnes, Del. “Shift in Aid Urged: Sen. Kennedy Talks to 8,200 in Denver,” The Denver Post, February 25th, 1958.

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Announced in the Denver Clarion that Senator John F. Kennedy will be the sixth speaker in the DU Social Science Foundation's current lecture series on world affairs (1958). His topic of discussion is "The Challenge We Face" at 8:30pm on Monday February 24, 1958 in the Denver City Auditorium.

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After a ticket rush (over 6,000 requests), the speech given by Kennedy originally scheduled for City Auditorium Theater has been moved to City Auditorium Arena on February 24, 1958.

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Article in the February 28, 1958 Denver Clarion, states that Kennedy Urges Educational Changes.

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Blasts Republicans for Complacent National Stand in Denver Civic Center Address on September 23, 1960.

Found in 18 Collections and/or Records:

JFK ceremonies in rotunda of Capitol, 1963 November 24

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Identifier: M085.10.0194.00002
Abstract Voice of America (VOA) Special Events Director and commentator Russell Black announces the memorial service for President John F. Kennedy in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on November 24, 1963. Black talks about the physical setting, gives the names of numerous attendees including members of the President's Cabinet, the Congress, the Kennedy family and foreign dignitaries. Black also describes events in the rotunda as they take place. Senate Majority Leader Mike Mansfield (D-Mont.), United States...
Dates: 1963 November 24

Joe Hin Tjio and John F. Kennedy, between 1961 January-1963 November

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Identifier: U158.03.0047.00068
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John F. Kennedy stands behind podium with seal of the president. Fa Ten Kao stands beside him holding award.

Dates: between 1961 January-1963 November

John F. Kennedy Letter to Nina Judd, December 15, 1970

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Identifier: B266.04.0008.0019
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Contains letter from newly elected Senator Kennedy to Nina Judd, a campaign worker.

Dates: December 15, 1970

Kiesler and Rifkin Families Papers

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Identifier: B190
Abstract East European Jewish immigrant, Adolph Kiesler, became a noted Colorado philanthropist. Born in Rumania in 1880, Kiesler settled in Denver's West Colfax Jewish neighborhood at the turn of the century, when he began as a peddler. He later recalled "I worked for fifteen cents a day at odd jobs, and then I got a job carring coal for seventy-five cents a ton." Like so many immigrants, he scrimped and saved and after fifteen years and a variety of jobs, he had saved enough money to launch the...
Dates: 1930-1990

Max Goldberg, 1972 November 3

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Identifier: B063.05.0032.0013.00001
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Copy of a page from the Intermountain Jewish News featuring a collage of photographs from Max Goldberg's personal and professional life. Photos include Max and Mariam Goldberg's wedding portrait, Max shaking hands with President John F. Kennedy, Max standing with Robert Kennedy, Max holding a sheriff's badge, Max posed with President Dwight Eisenhower, Max posed with President Gerald Ford, Max shaking hands with Danny Kaye, and shaking hands with Max Baer.

Dates: 1972 November 3

President John F. Kennedy awards the Distinquished Service Medal to U.S. Air Force General Emmett O'Donnell, Jr. at the White House on September 6, 1963, 1963 September 3

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Identifier: M085.09.0187.0022.00003
Abstract President John F. Kennedy speaks on the steps of the Rose Garden at the White House after presenting United States Air Force General (Retired) Emmett (Rosie) O'Donnell, Jr. with the Defense Distinguished Service Medal. General O'Donnell, on the President's left, received the award for his exceptional service in the Pacific during World War II. A color guard representing the different branches of the Armed Forces hold flags. Members of Congress and an official from the United States Air Force...
Dates: 1963 September 3

President Kennedy and Max Goldberg, circa 1959

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Identifier: B063.05.0013.00050
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President John F. Kennedy and Max Goldberg shaking hands.

Dates: circa 1959

The Denver Clarion, vol. 34, issue 31, 1958 February 11

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Identifier: clarion_v034i31_19580211
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CCH Legislative Seminar Attracts Regional Delegates. World Affairs Series – Aspiring Senator Kennedy Next Foundation Speaker. Mid-Week Chapel Offers Program on Brotherhood. Perishing Rifles Push Blood Drive; Solicit ROTC Personnel as Donors. High Schools Conclude Speech Meet. K-Book Queen Committee Holds Initial Elimination. Hindu Spiritual Leader Visits DU in March.

Dates: 1958 February 11

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