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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-HGH-01
In this interview Hoffmann discusses John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] campaign for the 1960 West Virginia [WV] presidential primary; JFK’s religion as a campaign issue in WV; WV press on JFK versus Hubert H. Humphrey; Hoffmann’s interactions with JFK during the WV campaign; President JFK’s continued interest in WV; reaction to the Kennedy Administration in WV; the national press’ treatment of WV during the 1960 primary; news reports on the results of the WV primary; and JFK’s lasting impact on WV, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-WBH-01
In this interview Hartsfield discusses the 1960 presidential election; the sit-in demonstrations in Atlanta in the fall of 1960; Martin Luther King’s arrest in Atlanta; the meeting between Hartsfield and the demonstrators; the idea to have John F. Kennedy [JFK] speak out to have King released from jail; proposing this idea to the Democratic National Committee; the reaction in the national press to JFK’s supposed intervention on behalf of King; JFK’s immediate acceptance of the plan; John C. Calhoun and the Republican National Committee’s unwillingness to get Richard M. Nixon similarly involved; and other memories of JFK, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-BNH-01
In this interview Harlow discusses hearing about John F. Kennedy’s assassination and Franklin D. Roosevelt’s death, in 1963 and 1945 respectively; the possibility of a recorded interview or oral history with former President Richard M. Nixon; and Nixon comforting Senator Edward M. Kennedy after the Chappaquiddick incident in 1969, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JCPW-01
In this interview they discuss their article in Look magazine; personal recollections of President John F. Kennedy's [JFK] assassination; working on JFK’s 1960 presidential campaign; JFK’s campaigning style; JFK’s relationship with the press, White House staff, and his family; and JFK’s trips to Nassau, Europe, and Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson’s ranch, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JEB-01
Byrne discusses the history of Maine politics and the Democratic Party in Maine during the 1950s, visits that John F. Kennedy (JFK) made to Maine in 1959 and 1960, Maine Governor Clinton A. Clauson’s death in office, and the reasons that JFK lost to Richard Milhous Nixon in Maine in 1960, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JABB-01
Brennan discusses the 1960 primary campaign in Wisconsin, John F. Kennedy’s (JFK) campaign visits to Wisconsin, and the reasons why JFK lost Wisconsin to Richard Milhous Nixon in the general election, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JKJ-01
In this interview Javits discusses first meeting John F. Kennedy [JFK] in 1946; working with JFK in the House of Representatives on housing and veterans issues and in the Senate on different pieces of legislation; the confrontation between Javits and JFK in the Senate on medicare; social interactions with Senator JFK; JFK’s occasional “offbeat position;” the 1960 presidential election; and JFK’s sense of humor, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JZC-01
Curnane discusses John F. Kennedy’s (JFK) 1952 senatorial campaign in Everett, Massachusetts, JFK’s 1960 presidential campaign in Maryland, and JFK’s presidential debates with Richard M. Nixon, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-GRF-01
Ford discusses his relationship with President John F. Kennedy, his involvement on the Warren Commission, and controversy surrounding the President’s death among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-ETF-01
Folliard discusses reporting on TV press conferences, the religious issue in the 1960 presidential campaign, and John F. Kennedy as a campaigner, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-MF-01
Feldman discusses Feldman’s role in the senate campaign, JFK’s senate record and legislation, and JFK’s plan to win the presidency, 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.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-LEM-02
In this interview Martin discusses African American voters in the 1960 presidential election; dealing with African American press during John F. Kennedy's [JFK] 1960 presidential campaign; Lyndon B. Johnson’s vice-presidential nomination and African American press; getting prominent African Americans to endorse JFK; the telephone call from JFK to Coretta Scott King, 1960; and mobilizing the African American vote for JFK in different American cities in 1960, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-LEM-01
In this interview Martin discusses joining John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] 1960 presidential campaign and his role, including working with other campaign staff members; JFK and civil rights; using the issue of civil rights in the campaign; African-American leadership and the Democratic Party in the 1960 campaign; getting civil rights leaders involved in the 1960 campaign; and the National Conference on Constitutional Rights, 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-OET-01
This interview focuses on Teague’s relationship with John F. Kennedy (JFK), JFK’s congressional career, and Teague’s contributions to JFK’s presidential campaign, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-BHS-01
This interview focuses on Swig’s acquaintance with the Kennedy family, John F. Kennedy (JFK)’s charisma, and Swig’s political support for JFK, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-RMS-01
This interview focuses on Steiner’s original apprehensions about having a Catholic president in the White House, his initial impressions of John F. Kennedy (JFK), and his eventual endorsement and admiration for JFK, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-FNS-01
This interview focuses on television and radio during the 1960 campaign, President Kennedy’s administration and assassination, specifically focusing on the Kennedy-Nixon televised debates, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-GAS-03
This interview focuses on John F. Kennedy (JFK)’s relationships with various members of Congress, JFK’s political views and interests, and the relationship between Smathers and JFK, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-GLS-01
This interview focuses on John F. Kennedy (JFK)’s 1960 presidential campaign, Sitrin’s role within the Kennedy administration, and Sorensen’s contributions as White House Counsel, 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
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-010-013
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate the roles that the four living former United States Presidents -- Ronald Reagan, Jimmy Carter, Gerald Ford, and Richard Nixon -- can play in national and world affairs. The episode aired on Monday, November 20, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-011-011
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate former President Richard M. Nixon's call for the United States and other countries to provide aid to the former Soviet republics to help ensure that the Cold War will not resume. The episode aired on Monday, April 6, 1992, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-23D-4
Sound recording of a telephone conversation held on July 25, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Secretary of State Dean Rusk. They discuss former Vice President Richard M. Nixon’s upcoming meeting with President Charles de Gaulle of France. They consider whether Director of the Central Intelligence Agency John A. McCone should speak to Nixon about the meeting. They also discuss the protection of U.S. embassy property in Havana, Cuba.This sound recording was originally recorded on Dictation Belt 23D, which contains additional sound recording(s) preceding and following this one. To hear all of the recordings on the Dictation Belt, see Digital Identifier: JFKPOF-TPH-23D, Title: Telephone recordings: Dictation Belt 23D.