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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-RFK-02
In this interview Robert F. Kennedy [RFK] discusses the 1961 Berlin crisis; American forces, military and diplomatic, in Germany; John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] recommendation for Americans to have fallout shelters; nuclear testing; problems with the Department of State; the start of the conflict in Vietnam, 1961; the Department of Justice under RFK and organized crime; RFK’s difficult relationship with J. Edgar Hoover; the wiretapping bill; new federal judgeships in 1961 and other presidential appointments; the Alliance for Progress; Red China; crises during JFK’s presidency and how he was an optimist; RFK’s move for an income tax increase during the Berlin crisis; RFK’s disagreements with President JFK; indecisiveness over picking JFK’s running mate, 1960; the missile gap; fighting and UN operations in the Congo; Nikita S. Khrushchev’s speeches; RFK’s 1962 trip to Japan, Indonesia, Germany, and other countries; the release of Allen L. Pope; Dutch disputes in Southeast Asia; the 1961 crisis in the Dominican Republic and the assassination of Rafael Leonidas Trujillo Molina; the 1962 disarmament conference in Geneva; Edward M. Kennedy’s 1962 campaign for U.S. Senate; the Kennedy family national and political reputation; the Justice Department under RFK and civil rights; and the 1962 steel crisis, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JCC-01
Culver discusses his long-time friendship with Edward M. Kennedy, John F. Kennedy’s personality and legacy, and his involvement with various Kennedy memorials, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JFF-01
Feeney discusses Kennedy’s congressional campaigns, his early legislation issues as a young congressman, and the 1960 Democratic National Convention, among other issues.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-021-014
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate Senator Kennedy's recent vote against granting U.S. Congressional employees the same employment dispute resolution rights via federal courts that are contained in the Civil Rights Act of 1990. The episode aired on the Mutual Broadcasting System; the air date is uncertain, but most likely late July 1990.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JKJ-01
In this interview Javits discusses initial encounters with and impressions of Robert F. Kennedy [RFK]; RFK as Attorney General and judicial appointments; RFK’s 1964 Senate campaign; working with Senator RFK and issues between RFK and Javits in the Senate; the “many capacities” of RFK; RFK’s public speaking ability; and Bedford-Stuyvesant, among other issues.
Textual folder
Adam Clymer Personal Papers
ACLPP-005-008
Textual folder
Adam Clymer Personal Papers
ACLPP-005-007
Textual folder
Adam Clymer Personal Papers
ACLPP-005-006
Textual folder
Adam Clymer Personal Papers
ACLPP-005-002
Textual folder
Adam Clymer Personal Papers
ACLPP-004-002
Textual folder
Adam Clymer Personal Papers
ACLPP-004-001
Collection
PCPP
Papers, 1972-1973. Material regarding Philip Caper's work with Senator Edward M. Kennedy on the Health Maintenance Organization Act of 1973, as well as other related health care issues.
Collection
MSPP
Papers, 1985-1997. Briefing books created by the staff of Senator Edward M. Kennedy in preparation for legislative hearings, committee mark-ups, floor debates, meetings, etc., regarding primarily health and labor issues, 1985-1997. Mona Sarfaty was the Senior Health Policy Advisor to Senator Edward Kennedy.