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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-ENL-01
In this interview Lincoln discusses how she started working for John F. Kennedy [JFK] when he was in Congress; moving JFK from the House of Representatives to the Senate; JFK’s Senate office organization; Senator JFK’s relationship with the Massachusetts press; Senator JFK’s speeches and decisions; and Senator JFK’s travels between Massachusetts and Washington, D.C., among other issues.
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-RD-01
Donahue discusses his work on John F. Kennedy’s (JFK) 1952 and 1958 Senate campaigns and 1960 presidential campaign, and JFK’s involvement in Massachusetts and national politics during that time period, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-MAD-01
Donahue discusses John F. Kennedy (JFK) and Foster Furcolo’s relationship, JFK and Paul A. Dever’s 1952 political campaigns, and JFK’s 1956 vice presidential bid, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JZC-01
Curnane discusses John F. Kennedy’s (JFK) 1952 senatorial campaign in Everett, Massachusetts, JFK’s 1960 presidential campaign in Maryland, and JFK’s presidential debates with Richard M. Nixon, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-RET-01
Thompson discusses his contributions the 1958 campaign as Press Secretary and coverage of JFK’s presidential campaign and time in the White House, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-DLH-01
In this interview Hackett discusses meeting Robert F. Kennedy [RFK] for the first time at Milton Academy and their continued friendship; working on John F. Kennedy's 1960 presidential campaign, including observations of other members of the campaign staff; the lead up to and working on RFK’s 1968 presidential campaign, including tensions between three different camps and Edward M. Kennedy’s role in the campaign; how RFK changed over the course of his 1968 campaign; and why Hackett thought RFK would have been an unpopular President, among other issues.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-09-02-B
ST28
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-08-09-A
ST28
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0894-017
This folder contains copies of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy before the Sigma Delta Chi Journalism Fraternity at the University Club in Boston, Massachusetts. In his speech the Senator discusses the responsibility of elected officials to act in the best interest of their constituents, the conflicts that arise when national interests are pursued over state interests, and the role of journalists in shaping public opinion.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0897-013
This folder contains a copy and draft of Senator John F. Kennedy's speech given at a luncheon of the New England Publishers Association held in Boston, Massachusetts. In his speech the Senator discusses labor issues, including legislation to end labor racketeering and to ensure fair labor standards and practices. Of note is a draft with notations by Senator Kennedy.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C276-8-63
President John F. Kennedy sits on the lawn outside Brambletyde house during his interview with Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) Evening News anchor, Walter Cronkite, to inaugurate the first half-hour nightly news broadcast. Squaw Island, Hyannis Port, Massachusetts.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C276-6-63
President John F. Kennedy sits on the lawn outside Brambletyde house during his interview with Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) Evening News anchor, Walter Cronkite, to inaugurate the first half-hour nightly news broadcast. Squaw Island, Hyannis Port, Massachusetts.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C276-4-63
President John F. Kennedy sits on the lawn outside Brambletyde house during his interview with Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) Evening News anchor, Walter Cronkite, to inaugurate the first half-hour nightly news broadcast. Squaw Island, Hyannis Port, Massachusetts.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C276-3-63
President John F. Kennedy sits on the lawn outside Brambletyde house during his interview with Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) Evening News anchor, Walter Cronkite, to inaugurate the first half-hour nightly news broadcast. Squaw Island, Hyannis Port, Massachusetts.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C276-1-63
Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) Evening News anchor, Walter Cronkite, interviews President John F. Kennedy (wearing sunglasses) on the lawn outside Brambletyde house to inaugurate the first half-hour nightly news broadcast. Squaw Island, Hyannis Port, Massachusetts.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-A1-1-61
President John F. Kennedy is interviewed by Alexei Adzhubei, editor of the newspaper Izvestiya and son-in-law of Soviet Union Premier Nikita Khrushchev. (L-R) President Kennedy; Alexander Akalovsky, interpreter for the President; Georgi Bolshakov, interpreter for Mr. Adzhubei; and Mr. Adzhubei. President’s residence, Hyannis Port, Massachusetts.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-A1-2-61
President John F. Kennedy is interviewed by Alexei Adzhubei, editor of the newspaper Izvestiya and son-in-law of Soviet Union Premier Nikita Khrushchev. (L-R) Unidentified man; President Kennedy; Alexander Akalovsky, interpreter for the President; Georgi Bolshakov, interpreter for Mr. Adzhubei; and Mr. Adzhubei. President’s residence, Hyannis Port, Massachusetts.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C276-7-63
Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) Evening News anchor, Walter Cronkite (seated at left), interviews President John F. Kennedy on the lawn outside Brambletyde house to inaugurate the first half-hour nightly news broadcast. Squaw Island, Hyannis Port, Massachusetts.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C276-2-63
Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) Evening News anchor, Walter Cronkite, interviews President John F. Kennedy to inaugurate the first half-hour nightly news broadcast. President Kennedy and Mr. Cronkite (behind the President) sit on the lawn outside Brambletyde house; a CBS television crew films the interview. Squaw Island, Hyannis Port, Massachusetts.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C272-1-63
President John F. Kennedy stands with Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) Evening News anchor, Walter Cronkite, and his wife, Mary Elizabeth Maxwell Cronkite, at Squaw Island, Hyannis Port, Massachusetts. Mr. Cronkite interviewed President Kennedy that day.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-A6-5-63
Press Secretary Pierre Salinger (mostly hidden) speaks to reporters at Otis Air Force Base following the death of President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy’s newborn son, Patrick Bouvier Kennedy. Also pictured: Physician to the President, Rear Admiral Dr. George G. Burkley; Secret Service agents, Clint Hill, Gerald A. "Jerry" Behn, and John J. "Muggsy" O'Leary. Cape Cod, Massachusetts.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-A6-2-63
Press Secretary Pierre Salinger (center, back turned) addresses reporters at Otis Air Force Base following the death of President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy’s newborn son, Patrick Bouvier Kennedy. White House Correspondent for the National Broadcasting Company (NBC), Sander Vanocur, stands left of Salinger; all others are unidentified. Cape Cod, Massachusetts.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-A6-1-63
Press Secretary Pierre Salinger (center left, back turned) addresses reporters at Otis Air Force Base following the death of President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy’s newborn son, Patrick Bouvier Kennedy. Air Force Aide to the President, Brigadier General Godfrey T. McHugh, stands at far left; White House Correspondent for the National Broadcasting Company (NBC), Sander Vanocur, stands left of Salinger. All others are unidentified. Cape Cod, Massachusetts.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-219-1-61
President John F. Kennedy is interviewed by Alexei Adzhubei, editor of the newspaper Izvestiya and son-in-law of Soviet Union Premier Nikita Khrushchev. (L-R) President Kennedy; Alexander Akalovsky, interpreter for the President; Georgi Bolshakov, interpreter for Mr. Adzhubei; and Mr. Adzhubei. President’s residence, Hyannis Port, Massachusetts.