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Pamphlet titled “Kennedy and the Religious Issue”
A pamphlet titled “Kennedy and the Religious Issue” put out by the Committee for Religious Freedom. G.M. Pedley is listed as the committee's chairman.The pamphlet consists of a single sheet of paper folded in half across its vertical axis to create four pages. The cover, printed in blue, includes both the title and a head-and-shoulders portrait of John F. Kennedy. The text of the pamphlet appears on the inside and back cover, also printed in blue. The text of the pamphlet consists of ten numbered points. Nine of the points consist of quotes from Kennedy that address various concerns related to his adherence to Catholicism, specifically that his faith might take precedence over or hinder his responsibilities as president. The tenth point quotes the Constitution.The points listed include: 1. Separation of Church and State2. Pressure from the Catholic Church or Church Officials3. The Question of an Ambassador to the Vatican4. The Question of Aid to Parochial Schools5. The Question of Birth Control6. On the Polling Incident7. On the Political Question8. How About the Knights of Columbus Oath?9. Religion as an Issue10. What the Constitution Says
Pamphlet titled “Kennedy and the Religious Issue”
1960
Paper
8 1/2 × 4 1/8 in. (21.6 × 10.5 cm)
The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza Collection
2012.056.0001
Pamphlet titled “Kennedy and the Religious Issue”
A pamphlet titled “Kennedy and the Religious Issue” put out by the Committee for Religious Freedom. G.M. Pedley is listed as the committee's chairman.The pamphlet consists of a single sheet of paper folded in half across its vertical axis to create four pages. The cover, printed in blue, includes both the title and a head-and-shoulders portrait of John F. Kennedy. The text of the pamphlet appears on the inside and back cover, also printed in blue. The text of the pamphlet consists of ten numbered points. Nine of the points consist of quotes from Kennedy that address various concerns related to his adherence to Catholicism, specifically that his faith might take precedence over or hinder his responsibilities as president. The tenth point quotes the Constitution.The points listed include: 1. Separation of Church and State2. Pressure from the Catholic Church or Church Officials3. The Question of an Ambassador to the Vatican4. The Question of Aid to Parochial Schools5. The Question of Birth Control6. On the Polling Incident7. On the Political Question8. How About the Knights of Columbus Oath?9. Religion as an Issue10. What the Constitution Says
Pamphlet titled “Kennedy and the Religious Issue”
1960
Religion
Catholicism
1960 presidential election
Presidential campaign
Vatican
Kennedy, John F.
Committee for Religious Freedom
Louisville
Paper
8 1/2 × 4 1/8 in. (21.6 × 10.5 cm)
The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza Collection
2012.056.0001