31 Campaign Brochures for Italian Voters
Artifact IDMO 2000.43
Object Type
Brochure, Campaign
Date
1952
Medium
newsprint
DimensionsOverall H 11 1/2 in x W 8 5/8 in (29.2 cm x 21.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionTyped newspaper brochure in black ink for the political campaign of Senator John F. Kennedys with information on how he supports Italian voters. reads "Kennedy Fights Your Fightl"
Historical NoteIn the 1960 Presidential campaign Kennedy actively sought to engage Italian American communities through various means. This included attending events hosted by Italian American organizations, like the Italian American Charitable Society. Kennedy’s campaign speeches often highlighted shared values and the contributions of Italian Americans to the nation, as he did in his remarks to the Italian American Charitable Society, emphasizing the importance of community and helping those in need which highlighted common values. Kennedy also addressed the concerns of Italian Americans regarding immigration policies, particularly discriminatory quotas that limited Italian immigration to the US. He championed the idea of fair immigration policies that recognized the value of all people.
Additional DetailsCustodial History Noteitem was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by David F. Powers, Special Assistant to the White House Office
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of David F. Powers
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesPolitical Memorabilia (National Archives Identifier 1677287)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.In Collection(s)
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