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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-NH-01
In this interview Hobbs discusses setting up and staffing the Peace Corps; issues with the Peace Corps; Peace Corps relations and association with the CIA; the President’s Panel on Mental Retardation; biological versus behavioral research; Panel organization and criticisms; Russian research and the possibilities for the United States; Panel recommendations; and the effect of the Panel on the field of study, among other issues.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1961-09-15-F
KN07
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1961-09-06-A
AR10
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1961-08-14-A
KN06
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-TWJB-01
The Bradens discuss their roles in John F. Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign and Robert F. Kennedy’s 1968 presidential campaign; California politics; humorous anecdotes about the Kennedy family; and Robert F. Kennedy’s speech in Indianapolis on the night Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated, among other issues.
Sound recording
Margaret Ronayne Hahn Personal Papers
MRHPP-AU01-AU001-010201
Sound recording of Margaret Ronayne Hahn's recollections of her work on John F. Kennedy's 1960 presidential campaign. The recording continues from side 1 of tape 1. Hahn talks about the support that Polly (Pauline) Fitzgerald and campaign manager Robert F. Kennedy provided to her and other campaigners. Hahn speaks about her experiences and challenges serving as a Kennedy-Johnson advance person and a "tea lady" on the campaign trail in Ohio, Illinois, and Indiana. She also talks about attending a party hosted by Jacqueline Kennedy to view on television John F. Kennedy's first presidential debate against Vice President Richard M. Nixon. Hahn speaks about her advance campaign work in Indiana, a reluctance among Democrats there to publicly support a Catholic candidate for president, and the decision by the Kennedy-Johnson campaign not to have the tea ladies hold receptions in Indiana. This is side 2 of 2 on tape 1 of 3. The recording continues on tape 2.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-EAG-04
Graves discusses his role as a black member in RFK’s presidential campaign (1968), the racial dynamics that existed within RFK’s campaign, campaigning in Indiana, Nebraska, Oregon, and California, and the importance of the Omaha University student volunteers for RFK’s Nebraska primary win, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-EAG-03
Graves discusses his role as a black member in RFK’s presidential campaign (1968), the racism that existed within RFK’s campaign, campaigning in Indiana, and the impact Martin Luther King Jr.’s death had on RFK and his campaign, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-EAG-02
Graves discusses his role as a black member in RFK’s presidential campaign (1968), what the dynamics of RFK’s campaign staff looked like, especially pertaining to the lack of black staff members, and issues regarding outreach to black communities in New York and Indiana, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-EAG-01
Graves discusses his knowledge of and involvement in, Robert F. Kennedy’s presidential campaign announcement, the complications surrounding the Indiana primary campaign, issues relating to its organization, non-experienced staff, reaching out to black and minority communities, and Senator Edward M. Kennedy and Franklin W. Holgate’s roles and impact, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-PBE-02
Edelman discusses Theodore H. White’s 1968 book The Making of the President, developing Robert F. Kennedy’s 1968 presidential campaign speeches, and Lyndon B. Johnson’s withdrawal from the 1968 presidential race, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JWD-02
In this interview, Douglas discusses organizing Robert F. Kennedy's (RFK) campaign for the primaries in Indiana, the struggle to gain support from labor groups and politicians, and RFK’s strong dedication and political platform, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JWD-01
In this interview Douglas discusses his work at the Justice Department, his subsequent relationship with Robert Kennedy, his work with RFK on his father’s campaign, and RFK’s political campaigns for senate and later the presidency.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-GFD-01
Doherty discusses the 1968 Indiana presidential primary, the night Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated, and the Francis X. Morrissey affair, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-AHB-04
Blumenthal discusses the Robert F. Kennedy’s (RFK) decision to run for president in 1968, the Eugene J. McCarthy campaign and Democratic Party leadership’s reaction to that decision, and RFK’s campaign in Indiana and New York State, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-DMW-03
Wilson discusses the use of media in Robert F. Kennedy’s [RFK] presidential campaign (1968), focusing on the Indiana, Nebraska, Oregon, and California campaigns, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-AW-12
Walinsky discusses Robert F. Kennedy’s [RFK] presidential campaign (1968) after Lyndon B. Johnson’s withdrawal from the campaign race. He contextualizes RFK’s campaign in Indiana, the death of Martin Luther King Jr., and a handful of RFK’s speeches, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-RCW-03
Wade discusses Robert F. Kennedy’s [RFK] presidential campaign in Indiana (1968), Richard G. Hatcher’s role in the campaign as mayor in Gary, Indiana, and conflicts regarding racism in Indiana, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-RCW-02
Wade discusses his and Richard J. Daley’s involvement in Robert F. Kennedy’s [RFK] presidential campaigns in Illinois and Indiana (1968), conflicts that arose during them, and Richard G. Hatcher’s role as mayor in Gary, Indiana, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-WS-01
Sheridan discusses Robert F. Kennedy's 1968 presidential primary campaign in Indianapolis, including his speech to a black audience on the night of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s assassination, outreach to Indianapolis’ black community, and “get out the vote” efforts.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-LFO-01
This interview covers Robert F. Kennedy’s 1968 presidential campaign, Citizens for Kennedy during 1968, and campaigning across the United States during 1968, among other topics.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JEN-04
In this interview Nolan discusses various visits to different states for Robert F. Kennedy's [RFK] 1968 presidential campaign, including the University of Indiana Medical School; issues with the scheduling for the Michigan trip; planning for delays and limitations in the campaign schedule; scheduling visits to West Virginia and Nebraska; troubles with the Oregon campaign; running into Eugene McCarthy at the Portland zoo; and George S. McGovern and the South Dakota primary, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JRK-01
This interview focuses on early recollections of Robert F. Kennedy [RFK], RFK’s 1964 campaign, and RFK’s 1968 campaign, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JSK-01
This interview focuses on Robert F. Kennedy [RFK] during the John F. Kennedy [JFK] Administration, a trip with RFK to Poland, and RFK’s Senate years, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-MSG-04
Gwirtzman discusses staffing RFK’s 1968 presidential campaign and providing research to speechwriters for the campaign.