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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-RFK-04
In this interview Robert F. Kennedy [RFK] discusses American aid to Argentina; American, British, and French involvement in Africa; the 1962 executive order about segregation in federally-funded housing; appointing African-American judges; changes John F. Kennedy [JFK] was contemplating in the Alliance for Progress; the Dominican crisis; the wheat sale to the Soviet Union; the Bobby Baker case; preparing for JFK’s 1964 campaign; RFK’s return to work after JFK’s assassination and disagreements among the Cabinet members and under President Lyndon B. Johnson; changes in White House staff and the Democratic Party; RFK’s political plans for after 1964; and JFK’s opinions of his staff and appointees, 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.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-09-18-D
AR40, ST29
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-07-11-F
ST12
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C64-1-61
Bill signing - Commission restoring the 5-star rank of General of the Army to President Dwight D. Eisenhower (DDE). Press Secretary Pierre Salinger (L) and President John F. Kennedy (R) stand at desk. Secretary of Defense, Robert McNamara, stands in back by window; two unidentified photographers stand at right. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C14-2-62
President John F. Kennedy (seated) signs Executive Order 11036 to amend Administration of the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954. An unidentified man (left) and White House Press Secretary, Pierre Salinger, observe. Cabinet Room, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C17369
Bill signing - Commission restoring the 5-star rank of General of the Army to President Dwight D. Eisenhower (DDE). Press Secretary Pierre Salinger (left) and President John F. Kennedy stand at desk. Standing behind (L-R): Secretary of the Navy, John Connally, Jr.; Secretary of Defense, Robert McNamara (over President Kennedy’s shoulder); Vice President, Lyndon B. Johnson; Secretary of the Army, Elvis Jacob Stahr, Jr. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-429-7-63
President John F. Kennedy (far right) prepares to deliver a televised message about the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty and legislation to reduce federal taxes. White House Press Secretary Pierre Salinger (wearing white shirt) and two unidentified men stand by. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-429-5-63
President John F. Kennedy (far right) prepares to deliver a televised message about the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty and legislation to reduce federal taxes. Also pictured: White House Press Secretary, Pierre Salinger (behind President Kennedy); White House media network electrician, Cleve Ryan (standing on ladder at left); and unidentified members of the media. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.