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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-LHH-01
In this interview Hodges discusses the 1956 and 1960 Democratic National Conventions; the 1960 National Governors’ Conference; John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] 1960 presidential campaign; the Department of Commerce, including reorganization, agencies within the Department, and relations with other groups; establishing the U.S. Travel Service; the Business Advisory Council; businessmen and government; the economic recession in 1960–1961; the Area Redevelopment Act; the 1962 rise in steel prices; balance of payments; and trips abroad, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JOFH-01
Henning discusses John F. Kennedy’s presidential candidacy, his role as Under Secretary of Labor during Kennedy’s administration and his impressions of Robert F. Kennedy’s 1968 presidential campaign, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-HWH-01
In this interview Hazen discusses how he came to support JFK for the 1960 presidential nomination; Paul Corbin and JFK’s campaign in Wisconsin’s seventh district during both the primary and the general election; how Republicans in the seventh district voted in the Wisconsin primary and the general election; JFK’s ignorance of how the farm economy worked; tensions between JFK’s and Hubert H. Humphrey’s campaigns; the attempt to woo Humphrey’s Wisconsin delegates over to JFK’s side; the 1960 vice presidential nomination; and bitterness over Humphrey’s loss of the Democratic nomination in 1960, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-ATH-01
In this interview Hatcher discusses working for Adlai E. Stevenson at the 1956 Democratic National Convention; his personal and working relationship with Pierre E.G. Salinger; working for Governor Edmund G. Brown, 1959–1960; how he came to work on John F. Kennedy's [JFK] 1960 presidential campaign; various personalities both in the Democratic National Committee and on JFK’s 1960 campaign staff; press work, demonstrations, and delegations at the 1960 Democratic National Convention; and the discussion of the 1960 Democratic vice-presidential choice, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-WJH-01
In this interview Hartigan discusses meeting John F. Kennedy [JFK] for the first time; working with Kenneth P. O’Donnell on JFK’s 1952 Senate campaign; the Democratic Party in Massachusetts; JFK as a Senator; JFK’s try for the vice presidential nomination in 1956; the 1960 Democratic National Convention; the 1960 West Virginia and Wisconsin presidential primaries; traveling with JFK during his 1960 campaign; working in the White House and traveling with President JFK; moving over to the Post Office Department; and JFK’s assassination, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-OH-01
In this interview Harris discusses John F. Kennedy [JFK] as a member of the House of Representatives; the Arkansas delegation to the 1956 Democratic National Convention and the vote for the vice presidential candidate; the 1960 Democratic National Convention; the results of the 1960 presidential election in Arkansas; the proposed changes for U.S. regulatory agencies after 1960; and various legislative proposals and battles during JFK’s Administration, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-WAH-01
In this interview Harriman discusses early interactions with John F. Kennedy [JFK], from 1945 to 1956; the 1956 and 1960 Democratic National Conventions; helping get JFK the votes from New York state for the presidential nomination; traveling to Africa in 1960 and the problems with the Department of State’s work there; meeting with JFK and discussing various presidential appointments between JFK’s election and inauguration; and the religious demographics in New York state and how they impacted JFK’s 1960 victory, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-ABJC-01
Chayes discusses John F. Kennedy’s (JFK) vice presidential candidacy at the 1956 Democratic National Convention, an advisory group to JFK of Harvard academics that Chayes helped form in 1958, loyalty oaths and McCarthyism, and the 1960 Democratic National Convention, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-AFC-01
Chapman discusses the 1956 and 1960 Democratic National Conventions, his part in organizing the 1960 Kennedy for President campaign in West Virginia, and anti-Catholicism, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-WCB-02
Battle discusses the internal politics of the Virginia delegation to the Democratic National Convention in 1956 and 1960; his appointment as ambassador to Australia; conflicts, both active and political, that arose in the South Pacific during his tenure as ambassador, including West New Guinea (West Irian), Malaysian independence, and the Vietnam War; Australian politics and politicians; and military cooperation between the U.S. and Australia.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-EGB-01
Brown discusses the California delegation of the 1956 and 1960 Democratic National Conventions, as well as his impressions of John F. Kennedy’s intelligence and skill as a politician, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-DOLB-01
Bradley discusses the 1960 Democratic National Convention, John F. Kennedy’s 1960 campaign visits to California, and contacts that Bradley had with Kennedy during the presidency, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-THB-01
Boggs discusses John F. Kennedy (JFK) as a congressman, the 1956 and 1960 Democratic National Conventions, JFK’s assassination, and the Warren Commission, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-MAD-01
Donahue discusses John F. Kennedy (JFK) and Foster Furcolo’s relationship, JFK and Paul A. Dever’s 1952 political campaigns, and JFK’s 1956 vice presidential bid, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JOFD-01
Dolan discusses John F. Kennedy’s (JFK) pre-1960 convention Colorado visits, the Colorado Democratic Party’s dislike of JFK, and the 1960 Democratic National Convention, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-MD-01
Dixon discusses the 1956 Democratic National Convention, the 1960 Democratic National Convention, and John F. Kennedy’s 1960 Louisiana campaign trip, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-PHD-01
Desmarais focuses upon the Kennedy presidential campaign in Louisiana and Missouri, and personal recollections of John F. Kennedy, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-WFD-01
Daniels discusses the 1956 Democratic National Convention, the Missouri delegation’s support for Stuart Symington II’s 1960 presidential bid and John F. Kennedy’s relationship with Missouri, among other issues.
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-NNM-01
This interview focuses on the 1956 Democratic National Convention, the 1960 presidential campaign, and the Kennedy administration’s relationship with the Federal Communications Commission and the media, among other topics.
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.