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Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-ROE-01
Rowland discusses his association with Robert F. Kennedy [RFK], RFK’s personality, his involvement with civil rights, the impact of his brother’s death, RFK’s relationship with the press and senate colleagues, his thoughts on President Johnson, his thoughts on running for Vice President, his position on Vietnam, the feud between RFK and John V. Lindsay, and RFK’s relationship with Jacqueline B. Kennedy Onassis and Red Fay’s book, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-PBE-02
Edelman discusses Theodore H. White’s 1968 book The Making of the President, developing Robert F. Kennedy’s 1968 presidential campaign speeches, and Lyndon B. Johnson’s withdrawal from the 1968 presidential race, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JWD-03
In this interview Douglas discusses organizing the March on Washington, government collaborations with civil rights leaders, and Robert F. Kennedy’s role in the march, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JWD-02
In this interview, Douglas discusses organizing Robert F. Kennedy's (RFK) campaign for the primaries in Indiana, the struggle to gain support from labor groups and politicians, and RFK’s strong dedication and political platform, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-HC-01
Cushman discusses Senator Joseph R. McCarthy’s 1951 speech at the University of Virginia, her only meeting with Robert F. Kennedy, and her career as a journalist, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-BJC-02
Coleman discusses Robert F. Kennedy's (RFK) senate staff and their responsibilities, preparing for RFK’s presidential run, and senators using their own senate staff as part of their campaign staff, 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-AB-01
Buchwald discusses his friendship with Robert F. Kennedy, his impressions of the Kennedy family, and the lines between the personal and political relationships, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-SEW-01
Weber discusses John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] presidential campaign and primary in Oregon (1960). He discusses his role in JFK’s campaign as the secretary of the Kennedy for President Committee in Oregon, and he touches upon campaign issues such as labor and Catholicism, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-FW-01
Wallick discusses his role in Hubert H. Humphrey’s presidential campaign in Wisconsin, as well as John F. Kennedy’s political presence and own presidential campaign in Wisconsin. Wallick also discusses how issues such as the media, labor, and religion factored into this presidential campaign, 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
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-HAT-01
In this interview, Thomas discusses the scope of her coverage of the White House during John F. Kennedy’s administration, how he compares with other leaders, and how he handled major foreign conflict, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-WB-02
Barthelmes discusses press relations, trips that Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) took to Latin American and Africa, and RFK’s presidential campaign in Oregon, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-WB-01
Barthelmes discusses relations between Robert F. Kennedy's (RFK) senate office and different news outlets and reporters, RFK’s personality and eccentricities, and his rapport with different groups that he spoke to, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JWA-01
Alsop discusses his relationship with Robert F. Kennedy, the appointment of vice president after President Kennedy’s assassination, and Robert Kennedy’s relationship with President Johnson, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-AY-02
Yarmolinsky discusses his role in converting the Civil Defense program into the Department of Defense. He discusses the Kennedy Administration’s concern for nuclear war, Robert S. McNamara’s involvement, and McNamara’s position regarding nuclear war, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-TW-01
Winship discusses his coverage of John F. Kennedy [JFK] throughout his senatorial years, briefly touching upon JFK’s time as president. In addition, Winship discusses JFK’s interests in running for vice president, senator, and president, and JFK’s thoughts regarding Senator Joseph McCarthy and McCarthyism, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-WPW-01
Wilson discusses his involvement in Adlai E. Stevenson’s presidential campaign (1956), John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] presidential campaign (1960), and Robert F. Kennedy’s [RFK] senatorial and presidential campaigns (1964 and 1968, respectively). Wilson touches upon his experience with television media, and he highlights the use and importance of television in both of the Kennedy’s campaigns, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-HHW-02
Wilson discusses his role as a member of John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] staff, including descriptions of other staff members and his interactions with them. He also covers JFK’s relationship with Congress, various legislative bills, and his thoughts on Lyndon B. Johnson, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-WCW-01
Williams discusses John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] interest and support for the space program, his visits with JFK regarding space missions, and the Mercury Program and Redstone missions, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-TGW-02
In this interview Wicker discusses John F. Kennedy's [JFK] unique way of giving speeches; Lyndon B. Johnson’s unhappiness with his position as Vice President; Anthony J. Celebrezze’s appointment to the Cabinet, 1962; Wicker’s sources for Kennedy Without Tears; traveling with JFK to Texas in November, 1963; the motorcade through Dallas on November 22, 1963; the confusion after the shooting and learning what happened; gathering information from witnesses and hospital staff at Parkland Hospital; the announcement of JFK’s death and the general atmosphere after; Johnson’s swearing in as President; reporting on the day’s events from the airport; and the rapid transition to the Johnson White House, 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.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-ROP-01
This interview covers the Kennedy administration’s relationship with the press, news coverage of events such as the Cuban Missile Crisis and John F. Kennedy’s assassination, and the transition to the Johnson administration, among other topics.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-HSP-01
This interview focuses on the transition between the Kennedy and Eisenhower administrations, John F. Kennedy’s relationships with his family members, and his personal life, including his health and marriage, among other topics.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-FEN-01
This interview covers the United States government’s relationship with the South Vietnamese government, the American press’s coverage of Vietnam, and the allegations of religious persecution by President Diem’s government, among other topics.