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About Oral History
Digital Identifier
RFKOH-JTC-01
Interviewee(s)
Conway, Jack (Jack Thomas), 1917-1998
Biographical Note
(1917 - 1998) Labor official; Executive Director, Industrial Union Department, AFL-CIO (1963-1968); Deputy Administrator, Housing and Home Finance Agency (1961-1963); Deputy Director, Office of Economic Opportunity (1964-1965)
Interviewer(s)
Larry J. Hackman
Access Restriction Status
Open in Part
Use Restriction Status
Portion(s) Closed
Description
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.
Date(s) of Materials
10 April 1972
Deed Status
Deeded
Copyright Status
Donated to the United States
Collection
Series
Series 1. Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Interviews, 1969-1981.
Preferred Citation
Jack T. Conway, recorded interview by Larry J. Hackman, April 10, 1972, (page number), Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Program of the John F. Kennedy Library.
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Accession Number
OH 1982-004
Transcript
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