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    "title": "Campaign correspondence, 1960: January-July",
    "description": "This file contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, both during and prior to his Presidency, concerning Senator Kennedy's successful 1960 presidential campaign. Materials in this folder include memoranda on campaign strategy and public opinion information, a copy of Connecticut Congressman (and future Under Secretary of State) Chester Bowles' article \"The 'China Problem' Reconsidered,\" and correspondence from campaign advisers and contributors, including Bowles, Robert F. Kennedy, and Sargent Shriver (eventual Director of the Peace Corps). Of note are several items with handwritten notations by then Senator Kennedy.",
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        "Bowles, Chester Bliss, 1901-1986"
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    "ocrText": "PERSONAL AND UNOFFICIAL\nPRESIDENT OF THE BOROUGH OF MANHATTAN\nCITY OF NEW YORK\nNEW YORK 7, N.Y.\nHULAN E. JACK\nPRESIDENT\nJanuary 11, 1960\nHonorable John F. Kennedy\nS e n a t o r\nUnited States Senate\nWashington, D. C.\nDear Jack:\nI was delighted to receive your letter of December 28\nwith your enclosed statement of January 2, 1960, which I accept\nas the preamble to the beginning of your historic campaign.\nLet me emphasize that this letter conveys to you my\npersonal views. I have not discussed these views with\nMr. DeSapio and in the final analysis will be subject to the\npolicy outlined by the New York State Democratic Organization.\nYour comprehensive statement clearly outlines the\nmomentous issues facing this nation of destiny. Your courageous\nand forthright approach to the position of responsibility is\nrefreshing. In maintaining America's leadership in human\ndignity, the security of the individual, the jealous guardianship\nof our democratic processes and its expansion to give help,\nguidance, and leadership to mankind to build a world of peace\nand plenty for all to enjoy, we must aid in the economic\ndevelopment of the emerging nations.\nIt is my profound hope that our Democratic Party will\nrecognize that the only sure road to winning in November is to\nhave a fresh look in the person of our candidate for the high\noffice of President. I personally think that our candidate\nmust be young, with a dynamic as well as a warm personality,\na good family man, with a deep religious backgound, a great\nappeal to the women's vote, a thorough familiarity with the\nissues facing this nation, able to discuss them freely, willing\nto make decisions, a man who truly demonstrates leadership."
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