Hyde Park-Social Security-Kennedy, John F. (John Fitzgerald)-[Democratic], 1960

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Identifier: P-333-15149

Scope and Contents

In this 1960 political advertisement, John Fitzgerald Kennedy discusses senior citizens, who speak in voice-over about their plight. The candidate delivers a speech from Franklin D. Roosevelt’s home on the anniversary of Social Security legislation, stating that Roosevelt’s work continues and outlining measures that can be taken to further the cause. The advertisement also details the candidate’s program for elderly citizens.

Dates

Broadcast: 1960

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Biographical / Historical

The Political Communication Collection, located in the Carl Albert Center Congressional Research and Studies Center Archives, contains political television and radio commercials from the beginning of the 20th century through the present day.