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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-RFK-04
In this interview Robert F. Kennedy [RFK] discusses American aid to Argentina; American, British, and French involvement in Africa; the 1962 executive order about segregation in federally-funded housing; appointing African-American judges; changes John F. Kennedy [JFK] was contemplating in the Alliance for Progress; the Dominican crisis; the wheat sale to the Soviet Union; the Bobby Baker case; preparing for JFK’s 1964 campaign; RFK’s return to work after JFK’s assassination and disagreements among the Cabinet members and under President Lyndon B. Johnson; changes in White House staff and the Democratic Party; RFK’s political plans for after 1964; and JFK’s opinions of his staff and appointees, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-FXD-01
Dooley discusses his experience working as an advance man for Lyndon Johnson and his time in the Kennedy administration, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-HWF-01
In this interview Fitzpatrick discusses his role in Massachusetts politics and fundraising efforts for John F. Kennedy [JFK] and the Democratic Party; the 1952 Massachusetts Senate race; the attempt to get JFK the nomination for Vice President at the 1956 Democratic National Convention; JFK’s relationship with several different political figures; and his personal interactions with JFK, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-LEM-03
In this interview Martin discusses helping fill government positions after John F. Kennedy [JFK] is elected President, 1960; the appointment of African American judges, including Thurgood Marshall to the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit; providing African American candidates for different agency positions; civil rights crises during JFK’s Administration; Lee White as the White House advisor on civil rights; the civil rights bill introduced in 1963; religious groups in the civil rights movement; the issue of “white backlash”; and working for President JFK versus working for President Lyndon B. Johnson, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JBS-01
This interview focuses on John F. Kennedy (JFK)’s presidential campaign in Michigan, Swainson’s experience as governor, and JFK’s relatability to the American people, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JSS-01
This interview focuses on Sundquist’s role in the creation of the 1960 Democratic Party platform, the liberal nature of the platform, and difficulties encountered in passing legislation related to the platform, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-PMS-01
This interview focuses on John F. Kennedy (JFK)’s early political career, Stern’s advocacy for education on tax policies, and JFK’s political legacy, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-EZS-01
This interview focuses on Stanton’s role as a member of the Democratic National Committee (DNC), her support for John F. Kennedy (JFK), and her evaluation of the Kennedy administration and its legacy, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-DAS-01
This interview focuses on Sprecher’s work on John F. Kennedy (JFK)’s presidential campaign, the Democratic National Committee (DNC)’s selection of regional representatives, and Paul Butler’s contributions to the Democratic Party, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-WLD-02
Dunfey discusses the Democratic National Committee (DNC), his 1967 resignation from the DNC, and Robert F. Kennedy’s 1968 presidential campaign in New England, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-WLD-01
Dunfey discusses his work on the Democratic National Committee, John F. Kennedy’s 1960 New Hampshire presidential primary campaign, and his relationship with Robert F. Kennedy, 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-BJC-01
Coleman discusses Stephen E. Smith’s running of the Democratic National Committee, Pierre E.G. Salinger’s 1964 California senate campaign, and working for Robert F. Kennedy’s senate staff, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-WJB-02
In this interview Brady discusses Robert F. Kennedy's [RFK] decision to run for Senate in 1964; the 1964 Democratic National Convention; working on RFK’s 1964 campaign; numerous speeches made on RFK’s behalf during his Senate campaign; other RFK campaign supporters; appealing to the Jewish and Italian communities of New York during RFK’s Senate campaign; working with Lyndon B. Johnson’s 1964 presidential campaign; RFK’s mood during his 1964 campaign; the “empty chair debate” in 1964; Brady’s relationship with RFK; how RFK reached his decision to run for President in 1968; the Jefferson-Jackson Day dinner; and the battle for delegates among the different candidates for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1968, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-DPM-01
Moynihan discusses his role in the Department of Labor, his work on various political campaigns, Unions, the Federal pay policy, and the creation of a civil honor system and the Presidential Medal of Freedom, among other issues.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-002
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy's remarks at a meeting of the Democratic National Committee held in the East Room of the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. In his speech the President discusses the importance of strong political parties as an organ of effective government and addresses the organization's change in leadership from retiring Chairman Senator Henry "Scoop" Jackson of Washington to John M. Bailey.
Textual folder
Lawrence F. O'Brien Personal Papers
LOBPP-239-015
Textual folder
Lawrence F. O'Brien Personal Papers
LOBPP-239-008
Textual folder
Lawrence F. O'Brien Personal Papers
LOBPP-200-009
Collection
VSC
Motion picture film, videotape, sound discs, and audiotape recordings of political rallies, speeches, advertising, and other documentation of local, state, and national political campaigns and events, as recorded or acquired by the major national political committees. Includes recordings of political programs or events that were broadcast in off-election years. Also includes political advertisements and political cartoons.
Collection
PCP
Photographs, 1919-1963 (bulk 1937-1963). Photographs of John F. Kennedy, his family, his friends and colleagues, and his political activities. Contains photographs of Kennedy's early years, family homes, his naval service during World War II, and his political activities in the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s. The largest portions of this collection cover Kennedy's Senate Years (1953-1960), and the 1960 Presidential Campaign.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-11-20-E
AR41, ST33
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-08-22-C
KN21
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1961-03-18-B
AR04
Collection
TMPC
Photographic materials, 1964-1986 (bulk 1968-1982). Photographer Frank Teti documented the extended Kennedy family’s activities from 1964-1986. Many of these photographic images were used in the book Kennedy: The New Generation by Frank Teti, published in 1983.