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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-WAH-01
In this interview Harriman discusses early interactions with John F. Kennedy [JFK], from 1945 to 1956; the 1956 and 1960 Democratic National Conventions; helping get JFK the votes from New York state for the presidential nomination; traveling to Africa in 1960 and the problems with the Department of State’s work there; meeting with JFK and discussing various presidential appointments between JFK’s election and inauguration; and the religious demographics in New York state and how they impacted JFK’s 1960 victory, among other issues.
Collection
JWPP
Papers 1959-1965. Lawyer, diplomat. Adviser on religious issues during John F. Kennedy's Presidential campaign (1959-1960); Ambassador to Luxembourg (1961-1962); Ambassador to the Republic of the Ivory Coast (1962-1967). Correspondence, memoranda, reports, press releases, and speeches on John F. Kennedy's Presidential campaign (1959-1960); and papers relating to his diplomatic career.