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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-MJ-01
This interview focuses on John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] Presidential campaign, the nomination of Lyndon B. Johnson as Vice President, and formation of the Peace Corps, among other things.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JKJ-01
In this interview Javits discusses first meeting John F. Kennedy [JFK] in 1946; working with JFK in the House of Representatives on housing and veterans issues and in the Senate on different pieces of legislation; the confrontation between Javits and JFK in the Senate on medicare; social interactions with Senator JFK; JFK’s occasional “offbeat position;” the 1960 presidential election; and JFK’s sense of humor, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-BAJ-01
In this interview Jacobson discusses meeting John F. Kennedy [JFK] at Harvard University in 1936 and interactions with him at the school; visiting the Cape with the Kennedy family, 1937–1938; JFK’s plans for after his Harvard graduation; JFK’s 1946 congressional campaign; flying back with JFK from the 1960 Democratic National Convention; interactions with the Kennedy boys at Harvard; social interactions with JFK; visiting JFK in Washington, D.C.; JFK’s distrust of Fidel Castro; and Jacobson’s long relationship with JFK and the Kennedy family, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-WLJ-01
Jacobs discusses his job as state Co-Chairman for Hubert Humphrey and John F. Kennedy’s popularity throughout the state of West Virginia, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-BMWJ-01
Jackson discusses American relations with Africa during JFK’s presidency, aspects of JFK’s personality, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-PEJD-01
Dugal discusses campaigning with JFK in Wisconsin during the 1960 presidential campaign, the difficulties of the Wisconsin 1960 presidential campaign, and the 1960 Democratic National Convention, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-EAD-01
Dragon discusses his memories of the 1960 presidential campaign, his work for Agency for International Development, and his work on John F. Kennedy’s stockpile investigation, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JMED-01
Doyle discusses the 1960 Adlai E. Stevenson campaign and the 1960 presidential primary, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-FXD-01
Dooley discusses his experience working as an advance man for Lyndon Johnson and his time in the Kennedy administration, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-RJD-01
Donovan discusses the process of writing his book, the casting of the PT 109 film, and his memory of the assassination, 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-JOFD-02
Dolan discusses the federal judgeship appointment process, his involvement with the 1960 Citizens’ for Kennedy-Johnson, and the civil rights issues of the 1960s, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JOFD-01
Dolan discusses John F. Kennedy’s (JFK) pre-1960 convention Colorado visits, the Colorado Democratic Party’s dislike of JFK, and the 1960 Democratic National Convention, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-RBD-01
Docking discusses his relationship with John F. Kennedy, the state of the Kansas Democrats, and the 1960 Democratic National Convention, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-MD-01
Dixon discusses the 1956 Democratic National Convention, the 1960 Democratic National Convention, and John F. Kennedy’s 1960 Louisiana campaign trip, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-MVD-01
DiSalle discusses his first impressions of John F. Kennedy (JFK), campaigning for JFK in the Midwest, and JFK’s personality, among other issues
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-RKD-01
Dilworth discusses his personal impressions of John F. Kennedy (JFK), the 1960 primary and presidential campaigns in Pennsylvania, and JFK’s work on urban affairs, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-CJD-01
Desautels discusses his relationship with Lawrence F. O’Brien, his work as an advance man during John F. Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign, and his responsibilities as Special Assistant to the President for Congressional Relations, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-PHD-01
Desmarais focuses upon the Kennedy presidential campaign in Louisiana and Missouri, and personal recollections of John F. Kennedy, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JRD-01
DePaulo focuses on the issues of religion and anti-Catholic sentiment in West Virginia during the 1960 presidential election, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JFD-01
Dempsey comments on the Kennedy family's life in Hyannisport, traveling with Senator John F. Kennedy, the Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Skating Center, and President Kennedy's relationship with the Secret Service, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JAD-01
This interview focuses on DeGuglielmo’s relationship with John F. Kennedy; the 1948, 1956, and 1960 campaigns and elections; John F. Kennedy’s presidency, and the personal effects of the assassination on DeGulielmo, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JDD-01
De Blieux discusses John F. Kennedy’s (JFK) 1956 vice presidential bid, the Civil Rights Commission advisory council, and Louisiana’s civil rights issues during JFK’s presidency, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-AD-01
Dazzi and Haaris discuss John F. Kennedy’s (JFK) 1958 trip to Alaska, JFK’s 1959 trip to Hawaii, and the 1960 West Virginia presidential primary, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JED-01
Day discusses his appointment as Postmaster General, John F. Kennedy’s relationship with his cabinet members, and his 1963 resignation as Postmaster General, among other issues.