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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-AJB-02
Biemiller discusses the Kennedy and Johnson administrations’ legislative records, particularly on labor issues; specific issues and pieces of legislation; civil rights; and the labor movement’s relationship with the Kennedy and Johnson administrations, among other issues.
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.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JTC-02
In this interview Conway discusses working with John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] 1960 presidential campaign; the negative reaction to the choice of Lyndon B. Johnson for JFK’s running mate; labor leadership and JFK’s campaign; unions and the religious issue during the 1960 election; discussing presidential appointments with JFK after the election; Conway’s role in JFK’s Administration; the Housing and Home Finance Agency, legislation, and working with Congress; accelerated public works, the Department of Commerce, and problems with the extent of presidential powers; Walter Reuther and his relationship with JFK; confrontations between Johnson and Robert F. Kennedy [RFK]; working with RFK on civil rights marches and their legislative demands; and interactions with RFK from 1964 through 1968, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JTC-01
In this interview Conway discusses the 1956 Democratic National Convention; early interactions with John F. Kennedy [JFK] and Robert F. Kennedy [RFK]; the McClellan Committee and various hearings; Walter Reuther; RFK’s relationship with Senator John L. McClellan; major events for the United Automobile Workers [UAW] and political factors and decisions; the 1960 Democratic National Convention; the issue of UAW endorsement of a single Democratic presidential candidate in 1960; Lyndon B. Johnson and the UAW; the 1960 presidential primaries and general election; and the attempt to influence JFK’s choice for a running mate in 1960, among other issues.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-168-002
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks to legislative and civil rights leaders of the International Union of Electrical, Radio, and Machine Workers (IUEW) of the American Federation of Labor, Congress of Industrial Organization (AFL-CIO). In his speech the President commends the IUEW-AFL-CIO for the economic support of its members, support for free trade, and its fight for civil rights.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Lee C. White
JFKWHSFLCW-022-006
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Lee C. White
JFKWHSFLCW-022-005
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Central Files. Chronological File
JFKWHCFCHRON-010-006
This file contains carbon copies of President John F. Kennedy’s outgoing correspondence to individuals and organizations regarding efforts by the American Federation of Labor, Congress of Industrial Organization (AFL-CIO) to end racial discrimination in local chapters; the death of former First Lady and Chairman of the President’s Commission on the Status of Women Eleanor Roosevelt; condolences to families who lost relatives in the Vietnam War; and expressions of congratulations for various occasions.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Central Files. Chronological File
JFKWHCFCHRON-010-005
This file contains carbon copies of President John F. Kennedy’s outgoing correspondence to individuals and organizations regarding appointments to federal positions; recommendations for specific program proposals; condolences to families who lost relatives in the Vietnam War; efforts by the American Federation of Labor, Congress of Industrial Organization (AFL-CIO) to end racial discrimination in local chapters; and expressions of congratulations for various occasions.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1061-015
This folder contains statements and a press release concerning the Democratic Platform and Senator John F. Kennedy’s record on civil rights. Also included in this folder are two copies of a booklet published by the Industrial Union Department of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) titled, “The Civil Rights Fight: A look at the legislative record.”