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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-KLB-08
In this interview, Billings discusses John F. Kennedy’s performance in the primaries, how he handled anti-Catholic sentiment, and his campaign victory and subsequent appointments to the Cabinet and other important offices.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-KLB-07
In this interview, Billings discusses John F. Kennedy’s re-election to the Senate and the primaries for the 1960 Presidential election, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-KLB-06
In this interview, Billings discusses John F. Kennedy’s health, interest in entertainment, and interest in sports, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-KLB-05
In this interview, Billings discusses John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] enjoyment of games and dancing, how family and friends would refer to him during his presidency, and his courtship and marriage of Jacqueline Bouvier.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-KLB-04
In this interview, Billings discusses John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] 1946 congressional campaign, personal memories of JFK, and his health, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-KLB-03
In this interview, Billings discusses his trip to Europe with John F. Kennedy [JFK], information about his demeanor and fashion tastes, and his early years with the Navy, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-KLB-02
In this interview, he discusses John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] familial relationships, his time at the Choate School, and some of his close friendships, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-KLB-01
In this interview, Billings discusses John F. Kennedy’s time at Choate, his family life, and their first trip to Europe together, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-KLB-11
In this interview, Billings discusses John F. Kennedy’s trips to Cape Cod and Newport, RI, his relationship with employees, and his presidential visits to Europe, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-KLB-10
In this interview, Billings discusses the Kennedy family’s weekend getaways to Glen Ora, Camp David and Wexford, as well as what it was like for the Kennedys to live in the White House, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-KLB-09
In this interview, Billings discusses his unofficial role working for John F. Kennedy [JFK] in the government, and JFK’s collecting habits, among other issues.