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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-RFK-03
In this interview Robert F. Kennedy [RFK] discusses the 1962 steel crisis; some major issues and accomplishments of John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] presidency; choosing the U.S. Ambassador to Russia; foreign aid and treaties; the military coup in Peru; the space race during the Kennedy Administration; the 1962 congressional and gubernatorial campaigns; JFK’s dinner for the Nobel Prize winners; the Polaris submarines; problems with the New York Herald Tribune; New York politics; various pieces of federal legislation, 1961–1963; the Dominican Republic; Department of Justice investigations under RFK; the difficulties of being Attorney General; congressional issues in early 1963; the Vietnam War escalation in 1963; American support of the coup in Vietnam; Henry Cabot Lodge as the U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam; the prisoners from the Bay of Pigs invasion; American actions in Cuba; unemployment and civil rights; RFK’s meeting with James Baldwin; JFK’s trips to the South and speeches on civil rights; the nuclear test ban treaty; and JFK’s trip to Ireland and Rome, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-CB-01
Burden discusses the staff and office politics in Robert F. Kennedy’s New York Office, the office’s relations with members of the press and labor organizations, and the Bedford-Stuyvesant Redevelopment Corporation, among other issues
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-LFO-02
This interview covers involvement in Robert F. Kennedy’s [RFK] 1964 campaign, RFK’s plans for the future after John F. Kennedy’s death, and RFK’s Africa trip, among other topics.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JEN-06
In this interview Nolan discusses Robert F. Kennedy's [RFK] 1964 Senate campaign in New York State, including working with Justin Feldman; dealing with the press; campaign appearances and scheduling; problems with over scheduling and crowds; how RFK ran on the record of John F. Kennedy’s Administration; and the Columbia University appearance, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JEN-05
In this interview Nolan discusses Robert F. Kennedy [RFK] right after John F. Kennedy’s assassination; RFK’s speeches and appearances in early 1964 and his plans to leave the Department of Justice; the trip to Europe in the summer of 1964; planning RFK’s visit to Poland; RFK in Germany and Poland; and RFK’s decision to run for Senate in New York in 1964 and his campaign, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JIL-01
This interview focuses on Loeb as co-chairman of the Kennedy operation in New York in 1968, Robert F. Kennedy’s [RFK] presidential run of 1968, and RFK’s changing role in politics from 1960 to 1968, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JSK-01
This interview focuses on Robert F. Kennedy [RFK] during the John F. Kennedy [JFK] Administration, a trip with RFK to Poland, and RFK’s Senate years, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-MSG-01
Gwirtzman discusses working with the Kennedy family on Edward M. Kennedy’s 1962 Senate campaign, and working on RFK’s 1964 New York Senate campaign, among other issues.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-10-12-B
ST15
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-10-11-I
ST15
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0902-027
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech before the American Women in Radio and Television in New York City, New York discussing expanded roles and opportunities for women in news media and politics. Also included is a copy of Senator Kennedy's speech titled, “The Continuing Issues of Labor Reform,” addressing a need for legislation to end labor racketeering.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Central Subject Files
JFKWHCSF-0742-003
This file contains correspondence and newspaper clippings from residents of New York to President John F. Kennedy, discussing the inauguration and voicing support for the President.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0910-016
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks given at a press conference at the Overseas Press Club in New York City. In his remarks he discusses the history of American immigration and the role of the foreign press in helping immigrants assimilate, maintaining multiculturalism in America, and reporting on news from abroad.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-215-31-61
President John F. Kennedy, President Arturo Frondizi of Argentina, Secretary of State Dean Rusk, and Foreign Minister of Argentina Miguel Angel Cárcano talk to reporters and photographers at the Carlyle Hotel, New York City, New York.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-215-30-61
President John F. Kennedy, President Arturo Frondizi of Argentina, Secretary of State Dean Rusk, and Foreign Minister of Argentina Miguel Angel Cárcano talk to reporters and photographers at the Carlyle Hotel, New York City, New York.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-215-73-61
Reporters and photographers observe the meeting of President John F. Kennedy and Prince Norodom Sihanouk of Cambodia in the President’s Suite at the Carlyle Hotel, New York City, New York. Those pictured include: Special Assistant to the President, Kenneth P. O'Donnell; Assistant Press Secretary, Jay W. Gildner.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-215-105A-61
President John F. Kennedy (partially hidden) greets reporters and photographers upon departing the Carlyle Hotel, New York City, New York.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1041-002
This folder contains correspondence between members of Senator John F. Kennedy’s campaign staff and various individuals from New York, magazine clippings, and various transcripts of editorials broadcasted over radio station WBBF of Rochester, New York. Topics include the 1960 presidential campaign, requests for interviews with Senator Kennedy, the Cold War, and support for the Senator.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-464-14-62
View of news photographers on Fifth Avenue in New York City, New York, during the Columbus Day Parade. President John F. Kennedy visits with Ambassador of Italy, Sergio Fenoaltea, at lower right. Also pictured: Mayor of New York City, Robert F. Wagner; candidate for Governor of New York, Robert Morgenthau; Governor of New York, Nelson A. Rockefeller; Associate Press Secretary, Andrew T. Hatcher; United Press International (UPI) photographer, Frank Cancellare. President Kennedy traveled to New York as part of a congressional campaign trip.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-464-11-62
President John F. Kennedy speaks to members of the press upon arrival at LaGuardia Airport in New York City, New York, during a congressional campaign trip. Also pictured: candidate for Governor of New York, Robert Morgenthau; Borough President of Manhattan and candidate for Attorney General of New York, Edward R. Dudley; White House Secret Service agents, Arthur L. “Art” Godfrey and Walt Coughlin.