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Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JTC-03
In this interview Conway discusses getting Martin Luther King out of jail in Birmingham, Alabama, in 1963; Robert F. Kennedy’s [RFK] view of King and his actions; the March on Washington; working with RFK and the Justice Department on civil rights legislation; Walter Reuther; Conway’s decision to leave John F. Kennedy’s Administration and working on legislation from the outside; the Community Action Program; working with Senator RFK during the Johnson Administration; Senator RFK’s involvement in the labor movement; Jesse M. Unruh, RFK, and the 1968 California presidential primary; Department of Urban Affairs legislation; getting accelerated public works legislation through Congress; Housing and Home Finance Agency staff members; and the attempt to pick up congressional seats in 1962 and 1964, among other issues.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-134-001
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at a Democratic rally held at the Muskegon Airport in Muskegon, Michigan. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the importance of electing Democratic representatives from Michigan for the nation to progress in areas such as housing, health care, and employment.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-133-004
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the Municipal Mall in Flint, Michigan. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the importance of electing Democratic representatives from Michigan for the nation to progress in areas such as housing, health care, and urban affairs.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-133-003
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at a Democratic Party rally held in front of the Sheraton-Cadillac Hotel in Detroit, Michigan. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the upcoming Congressional elections and the importance of Democratic representatives for Michigan and a Democratic Congress for the nation. He encourages his audience to re-elect Governor John Swainson and elect Neil Staebler as Senator.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-133-002
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks upon arrival at Metropolitan Airport in Detroit, Michigan concerning the importance of Michigan re-electing Governor John Swainson and electing Democratic representatives in the upcoming 1962 Congressional elections.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-10-06-B
ST14
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-10-06-A
ST14
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-105-003
This folder contains a study of Michigan citizens' attitudes towards candidates for the 1962 gubernatorial election completed by Louis Harris and Associates, Inc.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-040-038
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's remarks at a Democratic Party rally in front of the Sheraton-Cadillac Hotel in Detroit, Michigan. In his speech the President discusses the importance of electing Democratic representatives from Michigan in the upcoming 1962 Congressional elections. He encourages his audience to re-elect Governor John Swainson and elect Neil Staebler as Senator. Materials in this folder include a draft by Special Counsel and speechwriter Theodore Sorensen and a press copy of the speech.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-040-037
This folder contains a press copy of President John F. Kennedy's remarks upon arrival at Metropolitan Airport in Detroit, Michigan concerning the importance of Michigan re-electing Governor John Swainson and electing Democratic representatives in the upcoming 1962 Congressional elections.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-040-040
This folder contains a press copy of President John F. Kennedy's remarks at a Democratic rally at the Muskegon Airport in Muskegon, Michigan. In his speech the President discusses the importance of electing Democratic representatives from Michigan for the nation to progress in areas such as housing, health care, and employment.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-040-039
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's remarks at the Municipal Mall in Flint, Michigan. In his speech the President discusses the importance of electing Democratic representatives from Michigan for the nation to progress in areas such as housing, health care, and urban affairs. Materials in this folder include a draft by Special Counsel and speechwriter Theodore Sorensen and a press copy of the speech.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-B452-34-62
President John F. Kennedy prepares to press a button to inaugurate a Masonic meeting in Chicago, Illinois, during a congressional campaign trip to Muskegon County Airport in Muskegon, Michigan. Also pictured: Congressional candidate from Michigan, Neil Staebler (standing at right, partially out of frame); newsreel photographer for United Press Movietone, Thomas J. Craven, Sr.; White House Communications Agency (WHCA) officer, Joe Taylor; White House Secret Service agents, Walt Coughlin and Bill Duncan. Air Force One is visible in the background.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-B452-32-62
President John F. Kennedy walks to a retaining fence at Muskegon County Airport to greet members of the public during a congressional campaign trip to Muskegon, Michigan. Also pictured: White House Secret Service agents, Don Lawton, Stu Stout, John Campion, and Ernie Olsson.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-B452-17-62
President John F. Kennedy shakes hands with an unidentified woman at Muskegon County Airport during a congressional campaign trip to Muskegon, Michigan. Standing at right: congressional candidate from Michigan, Donald Jennings; Governor of Michigan, John B. Swainson.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-B452-16-62
President John F. Kennedy walks with Governor of Michigan, John B. Swainson (left), at Muskegon County Airport during a congressional campaign trip to Muskegon, Michigan.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-B452-15-62
President John F. Kennedy shakes hands with members of the public at Muskegon County Airport during a congressional campaign trip to Muskegon, Michigan. Also pictured: Governor of Michigan, John B. Swainson; Congressional candidate from Michigan, Neil Staebler; White House Secret Service agents, Ken Wiesman, John Campion, and Don Lawton.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-B452-13-62
President John F. Kennedy delivers remarks at Muskegon County Airport during a congressional campaign trip to Muskegon, Michigan.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-B452-12-62
President John F. Kennedy delivers remarks at the Sheraton-Cadillac Hotel in Detroit, Michigan, during a congressional campaign trip; Governor of Michigan, John B. Swainson, stands right of President Kennedy on podium. Also pictured: Representative Charles C. Diggs, Jr. (Michigan); Congressional candidate from Michigan, Neil Staebler; White House Secret Service agents, Bill Duncan and Ken Wiesman. Detroit, Michigan.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-B452-9-62
President John F. Kennedy (center) waves as he boards a United States Army helicopter prior to his departure from Detroit City Airport for Flint, Michigan, during a congressional campaign trip. Detroit, Michigan.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-B452-11-62
Crowds gather as President John F. Kennedy delivers remarks outside the Sheraton-Cadillac Hotel in Detroit, Michigan, during a congressional campaign trip. Associate Press Secretary, Andrew T. Hatcher, stands at far left (back to camera).
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-B452-33-62
President John F. Kennedy prepares to press a button to inaugurate a Masonic meeting in Chicago, Illinois, during a congressional campaign trip to Muskegon County Airport in Muskegon, Michigan. Also pictured: Governor of Michigan, John B. Swainson; newsreel photographer for United Press Movietone, Thomas J. Craven, Sr.; Washington political reporter for the New York Times, Tom Wicker; White House Secret Service agents, Bob Lilley and Roy Kellerman. Air Force One is visible in the background.