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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-OWH-01
In this interview Hill discusses working on John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] 1960 presidential campaign; the negative reaction to Lyndon B. Johnson as the vice-presidential candidate in the South and among African-Americans; difficulties for the Southern operations of the JFK campaign; getting the African-American vote in the South for JFK in the 1960 election; working with and around different civil rights groups and leaders in the 1960 campaign; other campaign staff members at the federal and state levels; attempts to solve the problem of discrimination in housing during JFK’s Administration; the Federal Housing Administration, including staff and directives and projects in the South; the President’s Committee on Equal Opportunities in Housing; and the 1962 executive order in housing, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-WBH-01
In this interview Hartsfield discusses the 1960 presidential election; the sit-in demonstrations in Atlanta in the fall of 1960; Martin Luther King’s arrest in Atlanta; the meeting between Hartsfield and the demonstrators; the idea to have John F. Kennedy [JFK] speak out to have King released from jail; proposing this idea to the Democratic National Committee; the reaction in the national press to JFK’s supposed intervention on behalf of King; JFK’s immediate acceptance of the plan; John C. Calhoun and the Republican National Committee’s unwillingness to get Richard M. Nixon similarly involved; and other memories of JFK, among other issues.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1961-05-25-A
AR07, KN03
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JRL-01
In this interview Lewis discusses President John F. Kennedy on civil rights; Robert F. Kennedy [RFK] as Attorney General and civil rights; working on RFK’s 1968 presidential campaign; RFK’s assassination, 1968; J. Edgar Hoover and FBI investigations of the civil rights movement; discrimination, hatred, and violence; and the march from Selma to Montgomery and “Bloody Sunday,” 1965, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-LEM-02
In this interview Martin discusses African American voters in the 1960 presidential election; dealing with African American press during John F. Kennedy's [JFK] 1960 presidential campaign; Lyndon B. Johnson’s vice-presidential nomination and African American press; getting prominent African Americans to endorse JFK; the telephone call from JFK to Coretta Scott King, 1960; and mobilizing the African American vote for JFK in different American cities in 1960, 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.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-025-011
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 views of Governor Michael S. Dukakis of Massachusetts on national defense and arms control after he becomes the Democratic party's presidential nominee at the 1988 Democratic National Convention in Atlanta, Georgia. The episode aired on Thursday, July 21, 1988, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-025-010
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 Democratic party's presidential nomination of Governor Michael S. Dukakis of Massachusetts, scheduled for later in the evening at the 1988 Democratic National Convention in Atlanta, Georgia. The episode aired on Wednesday, June 20, 1988, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-025-009
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 unity of Democrats at the 1988 Democratic National Convention in Atlanta, Georgia, and whether presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Governor Michael S. Dukakis of Massachusetts showed respect and sensitivity to Jesse Jackson during the process of selecting a running mate. The episode aired on Tuesday, July 19, 1988, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-025-008
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 1988 Democratic party platform and the election outlook for presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Governor Michael S. Dukakis of Massachusetts and presumptive Democratic Vice Presidential nominee Senator Lloyd Bentsen of Texas. Senator Kennedy speaks from the 1988 Democratic National Convention in Atlanta, Georgia. The episode aired on Monday, July 18, 1988, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Textual folder
Burke Marshall Personal Papers
BMPP-013-009
Textual folder
Burke Marshall Personal Papers
BMPP-027-005
Textual folder
Burke Marshall Personal Papers
BMPP-021-008
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Lee C. White
JFKWHSFLCW-023-009
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0897-019
This folder contains partial copies of Senator John F. Kennedy's speech before the Southeastern Peanut Association in Atlanta, Georgia. In his speech the Senator addresses agricultural issues and a need for legislation to protect and strengthen the agricultural industry.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C17906
Presentation of a "Declaration of Unity" scroll signed by 1,200 mayors, given to President John F. Kennedy as part of the Mayors of America Unity Program. L-R: Mayor of Atlanta, Georgia, William B. Hartsfield; Mayor of Tucson, Arizona, Don Hummel; President Kennedy; Mayor of Woburn, Massachusetts, John F. Gilgun, Jr. (in back); Mayor of Cleveland, Ohio, Anthony J. Celebrezze. Rose Garden, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6611-B
Presentation of a "Declaration of Unity" scroll signed by 1,200 mayors, given to President John F. Kennedy as part of the Mayors of America Unity Program. L-R: Mayor of Atlanta, Georgia, William B. Hartsfield; Mayor of Tucson, Arizona, Don Hummel; President Kennedy; Mayor of Woburn, Massachusetts, John F. Gilgun, Jr. (in back); Mayor of Cleveland, Ohio, Anthony J. Celebrezze. Rose Garden, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6611-A
Presentation of a "Declaration of Unity" scroll signed by 1,200 mayors, given to President John F. Kennedy as part of the Mayors of America Unity Program. L-R: Mayor of Atlanta, Georgia, William B. Hartsfield; Mayor of Tucson, Arizona, Don Hummel; President Kennedy; Mayor of Woburn, Massachusetts, John F. Gilgun, Jr. (in back); Mayor of Cleveland, Ohio, Anthony J. Celebrezze. Rose Garden, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C17905
Presentation of a "Declaration of Unity" scroll signed by 1,200 mayors, given to President John F. Kennedy as part of the Mayors of America Unity Program. L-R: Mayor of Atlanta, Georgia, William B. Hartsfield; Mayor of Tucson, Arizona, Don Hummel; President Kennedy; Mayor of Woburn, Massachusetts, John F. Gilgun, Jr. (in back); Mayor of Cleveland, Ohio, Anthony J. Celebrezze. Rose Garden, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C17904
Presentation of a "Declaration of Unity" scroll signed by 1,200 mayors, given to President John F. Kennedy as part of the Mayors of America Unity Program. L-R: Mayor of Atlanta, Georgia, William B. Hartsfield; Mayor of Tucson, Arizona, Don Hummel; President Kennedy; Mayor of Woburn, Massachusetts, John F. Gilgun, Jr. (in back); Mayor of Cleveland, Ohio, Anthony J. Celebrezze. Rose Garden, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C17903
Presentation of a "Declaration of Unity" scroll signed by 1,200 mayors, given to President John F. Kennedy as part of the Mayors of America Unity Program. L-R: Mayor of Atlanta, Georgia, William B. Hartsfield; Mayor of Tucson, Arizona, Don Hummel; President Kennedy; Mayor of Woburn, Massachusetts, John F. Gilgun, Jr. (in back); Mayor of Cleveland, Ohio, Anthony J. Celebrezze. Rose Garden, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C17902
Presentation of a "Declaration of Unity" scroll signed by 1,200 mayors, given to President John F. Kennedy as part of the Mayors of America Unity Program. L-R: Mayor of Atlanta, Georgia, William B. Hartsfield; Mayor of Tucson, Arizona, Don Hummel; President Kennedy; Mayor of Woburn, Massachusetts, John F. Gilgun, Jr. (in back); Mayor of Cleveland, Ohio, Anthony J. Celebrezze. Rose Garden, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C17901
Presentation of a "Declaration of Unity" scroll signed by 1,200 mayors, given to President John F. Kennedy as part of the Mayors of America Unity Program. L-R: Mayor of Atlanta, Georgia, William B. Hartsfield; Mayor of Tucson, Arizona, Don Hummel; President Kennedy; Mayor of Woburn, Massachusetts, John F. Gilgun, Jr. (in back); Mayor of Cleveland, Ohio, Anthony J. Celebrezze. Rose Garden, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C17900
Presentation of a "Declaration of Unity" scroll signed by 1,200 mayors, given to President John F. Kennedy, as part of the Mayors of America Unity Program. L-R: Mayor of Atlanta, Georgia, William B. Hartsfield; Mayor of Tucson, Arizona, Don Hummel; President Kennedy; Mayor of Woburn, Massachusetts, John F. Gilgun, Jr. (in back); Mayor of Cleveland, Ohio, Anthony J. Celebrezze. Rose Garden, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C17899
Presentation of a "Declaration of Unity" scroll signed by 1,200 mayors, given to President John F. Kennedy as part of the Mayors of America Unity Program. L-R: Mayor of Atlanta, Georgia, William B. Hartsfield; Mayor of Tucson, Arizona, Don Hummel; President Kennedy; Mayor of Woburn, Massachusetts, John F. Gilgun, Jr. (in back); Mayor of Cleveland, Ohio, Anthony J. Celebrezze. Rose Garden, White House, Washington, D.C.