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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.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-A1-1-61
President John F. Kennedy is interviewed by Alexei Adzhubei, editor of the newspaper Izvestiya and son-in-law of Soviet Union Premier Nikita Khrushchev. (L-R) President Kennedy; Alexander Akalovsky, interpreter for the President; Georgi Bolshakov, interpreter for Mr. Adzhubei; and Mr. Adzhubei. President’s residence, Hyannis Port, Massachusetts.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-A1-2-61
President John F. Kennedy is interviewed by Alexei Adzhubei, editor of the newspaper Izvestiya and son-in-law of Soviet Union Premier Nikita Khrushchev. (L-R) Unidentified man; President Kennedy; Alexander Akalovsky, interpreter for the President; Georgi Bolshakov, interpreter for Mr. Adzhubei; and Mr. Adzhubei. President’s residence, Hyannis Port, Massachusetts.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-219-1-61
President John F. Kennedy is interviewed by Alexei Adzhubei, editor of the newspaper Izvestiya and son-in-law of Soviet Union Premier Nikita Khrushchev. (L-R) President Kennedy; Alexander Akalovsky, interpreter for the President; Georgi Bolshakov, interpreter for Mr. Adzhubei; and Mr. Adzhubei. President’s residence, Hyannis Port, Massachusetts.