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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-TMH-01
In this interview Hesburgh discusses his contact with John F. Kennedy [JFK] before he was elected President; Harris Wofford on JFK’s staff; different members of the Commission on Civil Rights; meeting with President JFK about the Commission’s reports and recommendations; JFK versus Dwight D. Eisenhower and Lyndon B. Johnson on civil rights, respectively; JFK’s political priorities as President and what that meant for civil rights issues during his Administration; tension between the Commission and the Department of Justice; JFK’s characterization of civil rights as a moral problem; and a shift in Commission reports towards the local level, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-DH-01
In this interview Henderson discusses working at the United States Embassy in Peru under President Dwight D. Eisenhower; his daily routine and responsibilities as economic counselor; the Point Four Program and Peru; Peruvian elections; James I. Loeb as the U.S. Ambassador to Peru and changes and tensions within the Embassy; the military coup in Peru and the events leading up to it; Haya de la Torre’s self-destructive behavior in the Peruvian presidential election; working at the Embassy in Peru after the coup and after Loeb leaves his position; pressure on the United States from Peruvian authorities; the issue of U.S. non recognition of the military leaders; Canadian and British interests in Peru; John Wesley Jones as the U.S. Ambassador to Peru; problems with military governments and transitions; Henderson’s daily routine and responsibilities as the U.S. Ambassador to Bolivia; his first few weeks in Bolivia; John F. Kennedy [JFK] and Bolivian President Victor Paz Estenssoro; Henderson’s impressions of JFK; American hostages in Bolivia in late 1963; the military coup in Bolivia and the events leading up to it; the political breakdown of Bolivia; and political and military maneuvering in other Latin American countries, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-LCH-01
In this interview Heinz discusses how he came to work in the Office of International Security Affairs [ISA] in the Department of Defense [DOD]; the changeover in the DOD between the Dwight D. Eisenhower and John F. Kennedy Administrations; Heinz’s view of the Bay of Pigs; the regular operations and organization within ISA, including the different regional desks’ responsibilities; relationships between the ISA and other agencies; ISA as “the little State Department”; differences of opinion between DOD and the State Department, the CIA, the Defense Intelligence Agency, and the Joint Chiefs of Staff; the debate over whether to put troops in Laos; Robert S. McNamara and Roswell L. Gilpatric; the status of Okinawa; the question of U.S. defense perimeters; and W. Averell Harriman’s trip to Geneva and the neutralization solution for Laos, among other issues.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-11-25-B
AR41, ST34
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1961-03-24-F
ST01, KN01
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1961-04-22-A
AR06, KN02
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JVC-01
Charyk discusses the Air Force programs that continued from the Eisenhower Administration to the Kennedy Administration, members of the U.S. military command, and the B-70 and RS-70 aircraft programs, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-MC-01
Cass discusses the operations of the Department of Labor and the various Secretaries of Labor that he worked under, the transition between the Dwight D. Eisenhower and John F. Kennedy administrations, and Secretary Arthur J. Goldberg’s administrative style, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-OB-08
Beaty discusses national parks and seashores, American Indian affairs and policies during the Eisenhower and Kennedy administrations, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-HAB-01
Brown discusses atmospheric nuclear testing by the U.S. and Soviet Union; overstatement of the nuclear threat from the Soviet Union during the Eisenhower administration, various missile systems; and the capabilities of the U.S.’ nuclear weapons, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-ROWK-01
In this interview Komer discusses John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] stance on U.S. foreign policy during his presidency; JFK’s affinity for preventive diplomacy; comparisons between JFK and previous Presidents on foreign policy focus; JFK’s intellectual curiosity and “flair for detail,” and his willingness to make the unpopular decision, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JDJ-01
In this interview Jernegan discusses John F. Kennedy’s 1957 speech on Algeria; working as the U.S. Ambassador to Iraq; the transition between Administrations in the State Department, 1960; Abd al-Karim Qasim and Iraqi politics; Soviet involvement and influence in Iraq; the Kuwait problem; the Iraqi government and Israel; U.S. policy in regard to oil-bearing countries; oil company negotiations with foreign countries; U.S. foreign aid programs in Iraq; Yemen affairs in the State Department, 1963; Middle East affairs in the Kennedy Administration; changes in Jernegan’s long-range views for Near East problems, 1941–1969; and the influence of pro-Israel and pro-Arab groups on U.S. policy, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-HLD-01
Dryden discusses space policy under the Dwight D. Eisenhower and John F. Kennedy Administrations, and conferences in 1962 and 1963 with representatives of the U.S.S.R. about cooperating on space exploration, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-RD-02
Donahue discusses recruiting talent for the John F. Kennedy (JFK) administration, working with the Dwight D. Eisenhower administration, and JFK’s treatment of his staff and cabinet, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-CDD-10
Dillon discusses issues with balancing the national budget and Treasury work with other economic agencies, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-RIF-01
In this interview Flood discusses his friendship with Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr.; the relationship, similarities, and differences between John F. Kennedy [JFK] and his older brother while together at Harvard; his interactions with JFK at Harvard, during WWII, and later on up until 1963; his experiences working on JFK’s 1946 congressional campaign and 1952 Senate campaign; and his impressions of some of JFK’s work as a politician, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-WBE-01
Ewald discusses the 1960 presidential campaign and Eisenhower’s view on the Kennedy administration, among other issues.
Moving image
United States Government Agencies Collection
USG-17
Motion picture of President John F. Kennedy's Inaugural Address in Washington, D.C. Supreme Court Chief Justice Earl Warren administers the oath of office to President Kennedy. Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower and former Vice President Richard M. Nixon congratulate President Kennedy. In his speech President Kennedy urges American citizens to participate in public service and "ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country." Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson looks on.Source: National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Record Group 274.6, Records of the Joint Inaugural Committee 1961.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-ADS-01
This interview focuses on Sukarno’s admiration for John F. Kennedy (JFK), the strengthening of the relationship between the U.S. and Indonesia, and the progressive ideals advocated by JFK, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-EBS-01
This interview focuses on Staats’ role within the Bureau, John F. Kennedy (JFK)’s work habits in the White House, and JFK’s interest in the development of science and technology in government affairs, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-WLS-01
This interview focuses on John F. Kennedy (JFK)’s stance on urban renewal, concerns and resistance to federal assistance, and Slayton’s role as Commissioner for Urban Renewal, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-CS-01
This interview focuses on Skinner’s experience as governor of Guam, his views on the political and economic development in the South Pacific, and the legacy of John F. Kennedy (JFK)’s presidency, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-TGW-01
In this interview Wicker discusses early impressions of John F. Kennedy [JFK], 1952–1961; Lyndon B. Johnson campaigning for JFK in the South, 1960; Richard M. Nixon and Henry Cabot Lodge’s 1960 presidential campaign; JFK and Johnson in the August 1960 special session of Congress; Wicker’s first interview with President JFK for the New York Times, 1961; building a rapport with JFK’s staff; various Times articles, by Wicker and others, about the Kennedy Administration and White House reactions to them; Wicker’s arguments with Pierre E.G. Salinger over certain articles; year-end briefings in Palm Beach; and President JFK’s press conferences, among other issues.
Sound recording
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-23C-1
The recording of this conversation begins on Dictation Belt 23B.6. Sound recording of part of a telephone conversation held on July 24, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Secretary of State Dean Rusk. They continue to discuss hearings on a treaty banning atmospheric nuclear weapons tests, later known as the Partial Test Ban Treaty (PTBT) or the Limited Test Ban Treaty (LTBT). They also discuss former President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s position on the ban, and a speech by President Kennedy.Transcript included. This sound recording was originally recorded on Dictation Belt 23C, which contains additional sound recording(s) following this one. To hear all of the recordings on the Dictation Belt, see Digital Identifier: JFKPOF-TPH-23C, Title: Telephone recordings: Dictation Belt 23C.
Sound recording
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-23C
Dictation Belt 23C contains three sound recordings. The recording of the conversation in item 23C.1 begins on Dictation Belt 23B. Item 23C.1 is part of a telephone conversation held on July 24, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Secretary of State Dean Rusk. They continue to discuss hearings on a treaty banning atmospheric nuclear weapons tests, later known as the Partial Test Ban Treaty (PTBT) or the Limited Test Ban Treaty (LTBT). They also discuss former President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s position on the ban, and a speech by President Kennedy. Item 23C.2 is a telephone conversation held on July 24, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and former President Harry S. Truman. They discuss terms of a partial ban on nuclear tests (Limited Nuclear Test Ban Treaty of 1963). The recording begins in mid-conversation. Item 23C.3 is a telephone conversation held on July 25, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) Administrator Najeeb Halaby. They discuss the staffing and organization of an FAA group working on a supersonic transport development program. They also discuss the program’s funding issues. Following the conversation, there is machine noise and a fragment of another conversation; the entire conversation, including this fragment, is recorded on Dictation Belt 23D.1. Transcript included. Each item listed above is also available individually as an excerpt derived from this full-length digitized recording. See Related Records for more information.