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Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JTC-02
In this interview Conway discusses working with John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] 1960 presidential campaign; the negative reaction to the choice of Lyndon B. Johnson for JFK’s running mate; labor leadership and JFK’s campaign; unions and the religious issue during the 1960 election; discussing presidential appointments with JFK after the election; Conway’s role in JFK’s Administration; the Housing and Home Finance Agency, legislation, and working with Congress; accelerated public works, the Department of Commerce, and problems with the extent of presidential powers; Walter Reuther and his relationship with JFK; confrontations between Johnson and Robert F. Kennedy [RFK]; working with RFK on civil rights marches and their legislative demands; and interactions with RFK from 1964 through 1968, among other issues.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0913-016
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses the failure of the Republican administration to address domestic and international challenges, including the growing threat of communism.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0913-015
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks given in Grand Rapids, Michigan during his 1960 presidential campaign discussing a need for strong leadership to address domestic and international challenges, including the growing threat of communism.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0913-014
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Kalamazoo, Michigan during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses the importance of education in the fight against communism and the role of the Federal government in supporting education, including loans to college students and education programs for developing nations.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0913-013
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Battle Creek, Michigan during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses a need for strong leadership to address global challenges, including the growing threat of communism.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0913-012
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks given in Marshall, Michigan during his 1960 presidential campaign discussing a need for strong leadership to address global challenges, including the growing threat of communism.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0897-021
This folder contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's speech given at an American Relief for Poland dinner held in Detroit, Michigan. In his speech the Senator discusses a need for the United States to provide aid to Communist Poland.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0910-022
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a National V.F.W. (Veterans of Foreign Wars) convention in Detroit, Michigan discussing the achievement gap in technological advancements between the United States and Soviet Union, including in the areas of space exploration and nuclear weapons development.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1058-020
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Michigan concerning industry, unemployment, organized labor, the economy, education, international relations, Communism, and policy differences between the Democratic and Republican Parties. Also included in this folder is Senator Kennedy’s itinerary for a campaign trip to Michigan.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1029-005
This folder contains copies of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy at a VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) convention in Detroit, Michigan discussing the need to strengthen military defenses, including nuclear weapons programs.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1027-005
This folder contains press releases, statements, speeches, and transcripts of press conferences given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Alaska, California, Idaho, Maine, Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Oregon, and Washington during his 1960 presidential campaign. Topics addressed include voter registration, labor, legislation and congressional relations, the 1960 campaign, natural resources, Communism, Latin America, and the Soviet Union.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1026-009
This folder contains copies, excerpts, and press releases of speeches given in California, Michigan, New Mexico, New York, South Dakota, and Washington, D.C. by Senator John F. Kennedy during his 1960 presidential campaign. Topics include agriculture, differences between the Democratic and Republican Parties, and challenges ahead for the 1960s. Also included in this folder is a speech titled, “A Time for Decision,” given by Senator Kennedy on the floor of the United States Senate. In the speech the Senator addresses relations between the United States and the Soviet Union; Communism; disarmament; the importance of scientific development in the United States; and aid to areas in need, such as Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, and China.