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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-WTDH-01
Hale discusses his role in the 1960 Kennedy for President campaign in Wisconsin; his impressions of John F. Kennedy; and the Los Angeles Democratic Convention and the selection of Lyndon B. Johnson for vice presidential candidate, among other things.
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.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-VRP-01
This interview focuses on the 1960 primary campaign in Wisconsin and Phillips attending a NAACP meeting with John F. Kennedy, among other topics.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-TRP-01
This interview focuses on the 1960 primary and general elections in Wisconsin, anti-Catholic sentiment in Wisconsin, and the 1960 Democratic National Convention, among other topics.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-EAN-01
This interview focuses on John F. Kennedy’s 1960 primary campaign in Eau Claire County, the issue of religion among Wisconsin voters, and the divide among Democrats in Wisconsin, among other topics.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0974-008
This folder contains a booklet listing Federal and local officials for Wisconsin, and a listing of the 1960 county officers for the Democratic Party of Wisconsin.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0974-002
This folder contains a listing of the 1960 county officers for the Democratic Party of Wisconsin.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0898-003
This folder contains copies and a draft of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks at a Wisconsin Democratic dinner. In his speech the Senator discusses President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s administration and a need for greater diversity in politics. Of note is a draft with notations by Senator Kennedy.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0905-008
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “The Years the Locusts Have Eaten,” given at a Democratic Party of Wisconsin convention held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In the speech he discusses the 1960 presidential campaign, concerns over the growing influence of communism, and the achievement gap between the United States and Soviet Union.