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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-DJR-01
In this interview Roberts discusses working with John F. Kennedy [JFK] on New England issues when he was a congressman and a senator; JFK and the American textile industry; JFK and other New England governors; the significance of New England solidarity at national political conventions; Adlai E. Stevenson and the 1956 Democratic National Convention; JFK’s bid for the vice-presidential nomination at the 1956 Convention and arguments against him; Stevenson’s reaction to JFK as a vice-presidential possibility; contact with JFK and his staff after 1956; dealing with the religious issue when gathering support for JFK; meeting at Hyannis Port in October 1959; JFK’s 1960 presidential campaign; the 1960 Democratic National Convention; JFK’s reception in Rhode Island; interactions with President JFK and working with his Administration; and JFK’s political legacy, among other issues.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1052-013
This folder contains newspaper clippings concerning the 1960 presidential campaign; the Democratic and Republican parties; Cuba; various presidential primaries; Soviet Union Premier Nikita Khrushchev; public opinion and polling; Vice President Richard M. Nixon; James R. “Jimmy” Hoffa, President of the Teamsters Union; Japan; former Illinois Governor Adlai E. Stevenson; the role of religion in the campaign; Senator Hubert H. Humphrey; labor unions; the aged; and the seizure of the Long Beach Federal Savings and Loan Association.