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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-HWH-01
In this interview Hazen discusses how he came to support JFK for the 1960 presidential nomination; Paul Corbin and JFK’s campaign in Wisconsin’s seventh district during both the primary and the general election; how Republicans in the seventh district voted in the Wisconsin primary and the general election; JFK’s ignorance of how the farm economy worked; tensions between JFK’s and Hubert H. Humphrey’s campaigns; the attempt to woo Humphrey’s Wisconsin delegates over to JFK’s side; the 1960 vice presidential nomination; and bitterness over Humphrey’s loss of the Democratic nomination in 1960, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-WJH-01
In this interview Hartigan discusses meeting John F. Kennedy [JFK] for the first time; working with Kenneth P. O’Donnell on JFK’s 1952 Senate campaign; the Democratic Party in Massachusetts; JFK as a Senator; JFK’s try for the vice presidential nomination in 1956; the 1960 Democratic National Convention; the 1960 West Virginia and Wisconsin presidential primaries; traveling with JFK during his 1960 campaign; working in the White House and traveling with President JFK; moving over to the Post Office Department; and JFK’s assassination, among other issues.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1961-08-08-B
KN06
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JTC-01
In this interview Conway discusses the 1956 Democratic National Convention; early interactions with John F. Kennedy [JFK] and Robert F. Kennedy [RFK]; the McClellan Committee and various hearings; Walter Reuther; RFK’s relationship with Senator John L. McClellan; major events for the United Automobile Workers [UAW] and political factors and decisions; the 1960 Democratic National Convention; the issue of UAW endorsement of a single Democratic presidential candidate in 1960; Lyndon B. Johnson and the UAW; the 1960 presidential primaries and general election; and the attempt to influence JFK’s choice for a running mate in 1960, among other issues.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0971-003
This folder contains signed petitions and a list of the Democratic ward officers for Milwaukee County in Wisconsin.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0973-021
This folder contains newspaper articles concerning the Democratic candidates for the 1960 Wisconsin presidential primary election.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0973-017
This folder contains guest lists for receptions in support of Senator John F. Kennedy’s 1960 Democratic presidential primary campaign, and lists of delegates and alternates to the Wisconsin State Democratic Convention.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0901-010
This file contains copies and a draft of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech at a Jefferson-Jackson Day dinner in Milwaukee, Wisconsin discussing the role of the Democratic Party and issues facing the nation, including the economic recession. Of note is a draft with notations by Senator Kennedy.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1059-017
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Wisconsin concerning disarmament, international relations, agricultural issues, the economy, social services legislation, Communism, and the need for strong Democratic leadership to achieve progress and move the country forward. Also included in this folder are schedules for Senator Kennedy’s campaign stops in La Crosse, Milwaukee, and Madison.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C18548
President John F. Kennedy meets with Patrick J. Lucey, State Democratic Chairman of Wisconsin, in the Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C18547
President John F. Kennedy meets with Patrick J. Lucey, State Democratic Chairman of Wisconsin, in the Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.