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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-MCM-01
This interview focuses on public housing programs during the Kennedy administration, in particular urban renewal efforts and the development of low-cost housing on Native American reservations, among other topics.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JKR-01
In this interview Ruina discusses the Nike-Zeus antiballistic-missile-missiles; briefing President John F. Kennedy [JFK] on the Nike-Zeus missiles; JFK’s comprehension of the briefing material and the type of questions he asked; Project Defender; the background and organization of the Advanced Research Projects Agency; the leadership and organization of the Department of Defense; interactions with Robert S. McNamara; competition between the military and the Defense Department on research and development and for resources and congressional funds; the period of new, advanced—but not always useful—technology; and Project AGILE and counterinsurgency efforts in Vietnam, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-APR-01
This interview focuses on the James M. Landis Report, Commission appointments and the Kennedy Administration, and relationships between agencies, among other topics.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-MAR-01
This interview focuses on John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] presidential primary in West Virginia, anecdotes of JFK and Jackie Kennedy Onassis, and JFK as a party leader, among other topics.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-006-012
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Robert J. "Bob" Dole of Kansas debate whether the District of Columbia (Washington, D.C.) should become the 51st U.S. state. The episode aired on Thursday, May 21, 1987, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-018-015
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate a proposal to grant statehood to the District of Columbia (Washington, D.C.). The episode aired on Thursday, May 24, 1990, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-016-013
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate President George H. W. Bush's opposition to granting statehood to the District of Columbia (Washington, D.C.). The episode aired on Wednesday, April 4, 1990, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0005-001-015
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Robert J. "Bob" Dole of Kansas debate Senator Dole's initiative to hang a POW-MIA (Prisoners of War/Missing in Action) flag in the U.S Capitol Building Rotunda in honor of missing U.S service members. The episode aired on Friday, November 21, 1986, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-014-002
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate a proposal to grant statehood to the District of Columbia (Washington, D.C.). The episode aired on Monday, June 8, 1992, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-001-004
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate a plan proposed by the Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (or "Drug Czar") William J. "Bill" Bennett to rid Washington, D.C., of drugs, crime, and violence as part of the "war on drugs." The episode aired on Friday, April 21, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-013-010
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Robert J. "Bob" Dole of Kansas debate arms control negotiations between the United States and Soviet Union and Soviet demands before an upcoming summit in Washington, D.C., between President Ronald Reagan and General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union Mikhail Gorbachev. The episode aired on Wednesday, November 4, 1987, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-012-013
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Robert J. "Bob" Dole of Kansas debate a Senate vote on whether the Soviet Union should be allowed to move into a new Soviet embassy in Washington, D.C., with concerns over Soviet espionage activities. The episode aired on Wednesday, October 14, 1987, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-015-009
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 results of the Washington Summit between the U.S. and the Soviet Union, in which international issues and arms control were discussed. The episode aired on Friday, December 11, 1987, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-PRP-01
This interview focuses on John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] relationship with the press prior to and during his presidency, among other topics.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JRR-04
This interview focuses on the impact of John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] assassination on Robert F. Kennedy’s [RFK] role in the Justice Department, Reilly’s appointment to the Federal Trade Commission, and RFK’s 1968 presidential campaign, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JRR-03
This interview focuses on printed materials about the Kennedy Administration, Robert F. Kennedy’s [RFK] time as attorney general, and RFK’s efforts against organized crime, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JRR-02
This interview focuses on the transition period to the Kennedy Administration post-election, Robert F. Kennedy’s [RFK] priorities as attorney general, and the Justice Department’s involvement with the March on Washington in 1963, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JRR-01
This interview focuses on Reilly’s first interactions with the Kennedys, involvement in the 1960 campaign for John F. Kennedy, and role in the Justice Department under Robert F. Kennedy from 1960 - 1963, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-AR-01
This interview covers preparations for the March on Washington in 1963, the transition from the Eisenhower to Kennedy administration, and incidents in the Justice Department under Robert F. Kennedy, among other topics.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-EBP-01
This interview covers Prettyman’s personal and professional relationship with Robert F. Kennedy [RFK], and RFK’s 1964 and 1968 campaigns, among other topics.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-WHP-06
This interview covers air pollution issues for motor vehicle control, air pollution in New York City, and Pigman leaving the Senate office, among other topics.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-WHP-05
This interview covers the Water Quality Control Act debate of 1965, Water Quality Control Act legislation, and water shortages in New York City, among other topics.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-WHP-04
This interview covers Robert F. Kennedy’s [RFK] interest and involvement in auto safety, RFK’s interactions with other senators, and public opinion on auto safety, among other topics.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-WHP-03
This interview covers collaboration between Robert F. Kennedy [RFK] and Senator Jacob K. Javits’ offices, communication with John F. Kennedy staff at the White House under the Johnson administration, and the Hudson Highlands, among other topics.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-WHP-02
This interview covers Iowa politics and support for Robert F. Kennedy [RFK], Pigman’s appointment to the Senate staff, and RFK’s primary interests as Senator, among other topics.