Close
Not finding the information you're looking for? Please contact the Archives research staff.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-WNA-01
Aspinall discusses his memories of John F. Kennedy (JFK) as a congressman, agriculture and land management issues, and JFK’s reaction to the results of the 1956 Democratic National Convention, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-WA-01
Armstrong, African affairs consultant and speechwriter for John F. Kennedy (1959-1961), discusses efforts to counteract racial discrimination in renting practices in order to find housing for African diplomats in Washington, D.C., her work as an African affairs advisor and speechwriter for John F. Kennedy (JFK), and JFK’s meetings with Thomas J. Mboya and Sékou Touré, among other issues. In this interview Armstrong refers to the files she donated to the Library, the Personal Papers of Winifred Armstrong (#356)
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-LA-01
Arata discusses how he became White House upholsterer, his work at the White House, and his memories of Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-LJA-01
Andolsek discusses President Kennedy’s work on reorganizing the civil service retirement fund, the 1960 Democratic National Convention and presidential campaign, and John F. Kennedy’s Senate years, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-GMA-02
Anderson discusses the 1960 Democratic National Convention, conflicts between Governor Pat Brown of California and Speaker of the California legislature Jesse Unruh, and Anderson’s relationship with the Johnson and Kennedy Administrations.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-GMA-01
Anderson discusses his political and business history, California politics during the 1950s and 1960s, and his responsibilities as lieutenant governor, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-GWA-01
Anderson discusses the Cuban Missile Crisis, controversy over government contract for the TFK military airplane, conflicts between civilian and military personnel in Defense Department, and Robert S. McNamara and John F.Kennedy's decision not to reappoint Anderson.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-EMA-01
Anderson iscusses campaigning for Hubert H. Humphrey and John F. Kennedy, appointment as ambassador, and work as a diplomat in Bulgaria, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-EDA-01
Anderson discusses labor issues, the 1960 Democratic primary candidates, and the 1960 presidential campaign in Oregon, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-CPA-01
Anderson discusses John F. Kennedy's Cabinet appointments, Kennedy’s positions on agriculture and Medicare policy as Senator and President, and relations between the Kennedy Administration and Congress, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JEA-01
Amos comments upon West Virginia politics and the reaction to the Kennedy Administration, and offers reflections on John F. Kennedy as a candidate and as a President, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-RAJ-02
Amory discusses his role in various organizations, foreign policy issues, counterinsurgency, the Bay of Pigs, the Cuban Missile Crisis, Laos and the Berlin task force, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-RAJ-01
Amory discusses his role in various organizations, his relationship with President Kennedy and White House staff, and foreign policy issues such as the Berlin Wall, Laos, and Vietnam, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JWA-02
Alsop reflects upon the Kennedy administration regarding issues such as White House staff, political appointments, White House dinners, and the President’s relationship with Charles de Gaulle, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JWA-01
Alsop discusses his friendship with John F. Kennedy, reflects upon the Kennedy administration regarding issues such as the president's cabinet, the Bay of Pigs, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and the Berlin crisis, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-HEHA-01
Alphand discusses his role as French Ambassador, his impressions of President Kennedy, and the President’s relationship with Charles de Gaulle and France in regards to foreign policy issues, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JLA-01
Almond discusses Southern governor's attitiudes toward President Kennedy, Virginia politics, Johnson's candidacy, and civil rights, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-CBA-01
Albert talks about a range of political and legislative issues during John F. Kennedy’s time in Congress and as president.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-ABA-01
Akers discusses the 1960 presidential campaign, his posting to New Zealand, his work with Robert Kennedy and the senator’s assassination.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-SA-04
Ailes talks about the organization of the government’s civil defense efforts, and also touches on issues of civil rights and discrimination in the military.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-SA-03
Ailes talks about the Reserves and the National Guard, and discusses the reorganization of those forces.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-SA-02
Ailes discusses issues surrounding the United States’ presence on Okinawa, and also procedural and bureaucratic matters within the Department of Defense.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-SA-01
Ailes discusses his appointment as under secretary of the army, his involvement in the 1960 campaign, the political appointments process in the Department of Defense, and issues regarding Panama and the canal.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-GA-01
Aiken discusses his dealings with John F. Kennedy on issues such as the Battle Act amendment, the Test Ban Treaty, the Passamaquoddy Project, wheat sales to Russia and Aiken’s trip to Moscow, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-FA-01
Aiken, recalls his first meetings with John F. Kennedy, and discusses nuclear proliferation, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and the Bay of Pigs invasion, among other foreign policy issues.