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Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JTC-02
In this interview Conway discusses working with John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] 1960 presidential campaign; the negative reaction to the choice of Lyndon B. Johnson for JFK’s running mate; labor leadership and JFK’s campaign; unions and the religious issue during the 1960 election; discussing presidential appointments with JFK after the election; Conway’s role in JFK’s Administration; the Housing and Home Finance Agency, legislation, and working with Congress; accelerated public works, the Department of Commerce, and problems with the extent of presidential powers; Walter Reuther and his relationship with JFK; confrontations between Johnson and Robert F. Kennedy [RFK]; working with RFK on civil rights marches and their legislative demands; and interactions with RFK from 1964 through 1968, 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
Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Collection
RPCV-ACC-2019-059
Philip Lilienthal served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Ethiopia from 1965 to 1967 as a legal advisor, then as Peace Corps staff from 1969 to 1974 in several different positions. He served alongside his wife in Ethiopia and worked as a legal advisor for government agencies. He also started a youth summer camp in response to a request by the emperor's granddaughter, who was interested in breaking down ethnic barriers. This experience and his work running a summer camp in the U.S. later led him to create Global Camps Africa, which operates in South Africa. From 1969 to 1972, Lilienthal worked at Peace Corps headquarters in the General Counsel's office as an Attorney-Advisor, where among other issues, he dealt with free speech related to volunteer protests against the Vietnam War, and the proposed consolidation of Peace Corps into the umbrella volunteer ACTION agency. Next Lilienthal served as Peace Corps Regional Director for Mindanao, Philippines, from 1972 to 1973, then Deputy Peace Corps Director for Thailand from 1973 to 1974. In these posts, he gained a perspective of the other side of the conflict between the central office and the field. In 2013, Lilienthal was awarded the National Peace Corps Association's Sargent Shriver Award for Distinguished Humanitarian Service for his contributions to humanitarian causes at home and abroad. Interviewed by Evelyn Ganzglass, January 7, 2019. 2 digital audio files (web streaming files combined into 1 file).
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-10-01-A
ST30, KN40
Moving image
United States Government Agencies Collection
USG-01-S
Motion picture covering some highlights of the visit of Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia to the United States, including a visit to Georgetown University, welcoming ceremonies with President John F. Kennedy in Washington, D.C., a visit to the White House, a visit to the Lincoln Memorial where Secretary of the Interior Stewart Udall reads the Emancipation Proclamation, a trip to the Capitol with Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson, a visit to New York City and United Nations (UN) headquarters, and a meeting with Ethiopian students. Several Ethiopian students are featured..Source: United States Information Agency (USIA).
Produced by: Sidney J. Stiber Productions Inc.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C307-1-63
President John F. Kennedy and Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie I, ride in the presidential limousine (Lincoln-Mercury Continental convertible) during a motorcade from Union Station to Blair House in honor of Emperor Selassie’s arrival; the Emperor waves to crowds lining Pennsylvania Avenue. Seated in front seat of car: Air Force Aide to the President, Brigadier General Godfrey T. McHugh; White House Secret Service agents, Gerald A. “Jerry” Behn and Bill Greer. Washington, D.C. [Blurriness on right side of image is original to the negative.]
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C30042
President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy stand with Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie I, upon his arrival via train at Union Station in Washington, D.C. Left to right: unidentified Ethiopian military official; Imru Haile Selassie (partially hidden), second cousin of Emperor Selassie; Princess Hirut “Ruth” Desta, granddaughter of Emperor Selassie; Mrs. Kennedy; Emperor Selassie; U.S. Chief of Protocol, Angier Biddle Duke (mostly hidden in back); President Kennedy; Air Force Aide to the President, Brigadier General Godfrey T. McHugh; Naval Aide to the President, Captain Tazewell Shepard; U.S. Under Secretary of State, George Ball.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C307-34-63
President John F. Kennedy and Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie I, ride in the presidential limousine (Lincoln-Mercury Continental convertible) during a motorcade from Union Station to Blair House in honor of Emperor Selassie’s arrival. Crowds line Pennsylvania Avenue; the White House is visible in the background. Also pictured: White House Secret Service agents, Bert de Freese, Bill Payne, and Gerald A. “Jerry” Behn. Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C307-33-63
President John F. Kennedy and Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie I, ride in the presidential limousine (Lincoln-Mercury Continental convertible) during a motorcade from Union Station to Blair House in honor of Emperor Selassie’s arrival. Crowds line Pennsylvania Avenue; the White House is visible in the background. Also pictured: Air Force Aide to the President, Brigadier General Godfrey T. McHugh; White House Secret Service agents, Gerald A. “Jerry” Behn and Bill Greer. Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C307-32-63
President John F. Kennedy and Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie I, ride in the presidential limousine (Lincoln-Mercury Continental convertible) during a motorcade from Union Station to Blair House in honor of Emperor Selassie’s arrival; crowds line Pennsylvania Avenue. Also pictured: Air Force Aide to the President, Brigadier General Godfrey T. McHugh; White House Secret Service agents, Ron Pontius, Jack Ready, Gerald A. “Jerry” Behn, Bill Greer, Bert de Freese, and Bill Payne. Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C307-31-63
President John F. Kennedy attends an arrival ceremony in honor of Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie I. Left to right: unidentified Ethiopian military official (below platform); Naval Aide to the President, Captain Tazewell Shepard; Air Force Aide to the President, Brigadier General Godfrey T. McHugh (partially hidden); Emperor Selassie; U.S. Under Secretary of State, George Ball (partially hidden); President Kennedy; Robin Chandler Duke, wife of U.S. Chief of Protocol, Angier Biddle Duke (below platform, obscured by rope). Union Station, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C307-30-63
President John F. Kennedy delivers remarks during an arrival ceremony in honor of Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie I. Left to right: U.S. Chief of Protocol, Angier Biddle Duke (far left edge of frame); two unidentified Ethiopian officials; Emperor Selassie; President Kennedy; First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy; Chief of Staff of the United States Army, General Earle G. Wheeler (in back, partially hidden); Minister of the Imperial Court of Ethiopia, Tafarra-Worq Kidane-Wold; Robin Chandler Duke (below platform, obscured by rope). Union Station, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C307-28-63
President John F. Kennedy and Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie I, ride in the presidential limousine (Lincoln-Mercury Continental convertible) during a motorcade from Union Station to Blair House in honor of Emperor Selassie’s arrival; crowds line New York Avenue. Also pictured: Air Force Aide to the President, Brigadier General Godfrey T. McHugh; White House Secret Service agents, Gerald A. “Jerry” Behn, Bill Greer, Bert de Freese, and Bill Payne. Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C307-27-63
President John F. Kennedy and Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie I, ride in the presidential limousine (Lincoln-Mercury Continental convertible) during a motorcade from Union Station to Blair House in honor of Emperor Selassie’s arrival; crowds line New York Avenue. Also pictured: Air Force Aide to the President, Brigadier General Godfrey T. McHugh; White House Secret Service agents, Ron Pontius, Jack Ready, Gerald A. “Jerry” Behn, Bill Greer, Bert de Freese, and Bill Payne. Washington, D.C.
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JFKWHP-ST-C307-26-63
President John F. Kennedy and Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie I, ride in the presidential limousine (Lincoln-Mercury Continental convertible) during a motorcade from Union Station to Blair House in honor of Emperor Selassie’s arrival; crowds line New York Avenue. Also pictured: Air Force Aide to the President, Brigadier General Godfrey T. McHugh; White House Secret Service agents, Ron Pontius, Jack Ready, Gerald A. “Jerry” Behn, Bill Greer, and Bert de Freese. Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C307-25-63
President John F. Kennedy and Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie I, ride in the presidential limousine (Lincoln-Mercury Continental convertible) during a motorcade from Union Station to Blair House in honor of Emperor Selassie’s arrival; crowds line Pennsylvania Avenue. Also pictured: Air Force Aide to the President, Brigadier General Godfrey T. McHugh; White House Secret Service agents, Ron Pontius, Jack Ready, Gerald A. “Jerry” Behn, Bill Greer, Bert de Freese, and Bill Payne. Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C307-24-63
President John F. Kennedy and Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie I, ride in the presidential limousine (Lincoln-Mercury Continental convertible) during a motorcade from Union Station to Blair House in honor of Emperor Selassie’s arrival; crowds line Pennsylvania Avenue. Also pictured: Air Force Aide to the President, Brigadier General Godfrey T. McHugh; White House Secret Service agents, Ron Pontius, Jack Ready, Gerald A. “Jerry” Behn, Bill Greer, Bert de Freese, and Bill Payne. Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C307-23-63
View of a motorcade in honor of Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie I; President John F. Kennedy and Emperor Selassie ride in the presidential limousine (Lincoln-Mercury Continental convertible). Crowds line Pennsylvania Avenue. Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C307-22-63
President John F. Kennedy and Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie I, ride in the presidential limousine (Lincoln-Mercury Continental convertible) during a motorcade from Union Station to Blair House in honor of Emperor Selassie’s arrival; crowds line Pennsylvania Avenue. Also pictured: Air Force Aide to the President, Brigadier General Godfrey T. McHugh; White House Secret Service agents, Ron Pontius, Jack Ready, Gerald A. “Jerry” Behn, Bill Greer, Bert de Freese, and Bill Payne. Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C307-21-63
President John F. Kennedy and Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie I, ride in the presidential limousine (Lincoln-Mercury Continental convertible) during a motorcade from Union Station to Blair House in honor of Emperor Selassie’s arrival; crowds line Pennsylvania Avenue. Also pictured: Air Force Aide to the President, Brigadier General Godfrey T. McHugh; White House Secret Service agents, Ron Pontius, Jack Ready, Gerald A. “Jerry” Behn, Bill Greer, Bert de Freese, and Bill Payne. Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C307-20-63
President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy attend an arrival ceremony in honor of Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie I, at Union Station in Washington, D.C. Left to right: Princess Hirut “Ruth” Desta (granddaughter of Emperor Selassie); Mrs. Kennedy; Air Force Aide to the President, Brigadier General Godfrey T. McHugh; Emperor Selassie; Naval Aide to the President, Captain Tazewell Shepard (in back); President Kennedy; U.S. Under Secretary of State, George Ball; Ruth Murdoch Ball; Chief of Staff of the United States Army, General Earle G. Wheeler.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C307-19-63
President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy greet Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie I, upon his arrival via train at Union Station in Washington, D.C. Left to right: U.S. Chief of Protocol, Angier Biddle Duke; Princess Hirut “Ruth” Desta (granddaughter of Emperor Selassie); Mrs. Kennedy; Naval Aide to the President, Captain Tazewell Shepard (in back); Emperor Selassie; President Kennedy. Standing at right in background: Ambassador of the United Arab Republic, Dr. Mostafa Kamel; Ambassador of Sudan, Dr. Osman El Hadari (partially hidden).
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C307-18-63
First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy greets Princess Hirut “Ruth” Desta (granddaughter of Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie I) upon her arrival via train at Union Station in Washington, D.C.; Mrs. Kennedy presents Princess Desta with a bouquet of roses. U.S. Deputy Chief of Protocol, William J. Tonesk, stands at far left; Robin Chandler Duke (wife of U.S. Chief of Protocol, Angier Biddle Duke) stands behind the Princess. Minister of the Imperial Court of Ethiopia, Tafarra-Worq Kidane-Wold, and an unidentified Ethiopian military official walk down steps of train.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C307-17-63
President John F. Kennedy delivers remarks during an arrival ceremony in honor of Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie I; Emperor Selassie observes at left. Union Station, Washington, D.C.
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JFKWHP-ST-C307-16-63
Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie I, delivers remarks during an arrival ceremony in his honor; President John F. Kennedy observes. First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy stands at far right; Chief of the Political Section of Emperor Selassie’s Private Cabinet, Dr. Menassie Haile, stands at right (partially hidden behind President Kennedy). Union Station, Washington, D.C.