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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-CEH-01
In this interview Hooton discusses personal relationship with the Kennedy family, and JFK’s campaign in West Virginia, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-BNH-01
In this interview Harlow discusses hearing about John F. Kennedy’s assassination and Franklin D. Roosevelt’s death, in 1963 and 1945 respectively; the possibility of a recorded interview or oral history with former President Richard M. Nixon; and Nixon comforting Senator Edward M. Kennedy after the Chappaquiddick incident in 1969, 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
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-DWB-01
Burke discusses Edward M. Kennedy and Robert F. Kennedy’s (RFK) relationship in the Senate, and differences between the operations of their Senate offices; the Vietnam War; long deliberations about whether or not RFK should enter the 1968 presidential race; and RFK’s 1968 campaign, among other issues.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-014-008
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming discuss Senator Kennedy's 25 years of service in the Senate, including his commitment to dealing with the federal budget deficit. The episode aired on Thursday, November 19, 1987, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JEN-01
In this interview Nolan discusses discussions of the possibility of Robert F. Kennedy [RFK] running for President in 1968; helping plan RFK’s trip to Eastern Europe in 1967 and opposition to the trip; Nolan’s trip to Vietnam; RFK’s decision not to visit Vietnam; working with Senator RFK; the Tet Offensive, 1968, and changing views of the Vietnam War; discussing Eugene McCarthy’s 1968 presidential campaign with RFK; traveling to California for RFK; and working with Jesse M. Unruh in California, among other issues.
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.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-01-18-C
ST19, KN29
Photograph
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-01044-030-p0010
Edward M. Kennedy (first row, fourth from left) sits with members of the first delegation to endorse him as a candidate for the U.S. Senate in Massachusetts. [Notes: Caption on recto of photographic print reads, "The First Delegation Pledged to Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy, West Springfield, Massachusetts -- June 8, 1962, Left to right, first row: Clem Norton, Ed Cronin, Jim Craven, Ted Kennedy, Paul Feeney, Ed Connell, Joe Connell, Joe Tierney. Second row, left to right: John 'Cy' McDonald, Ed Deely, Hy Kramer, Charlie Velardo, Bill McCarthy, Dick Monahan, Jim Moore, Tony Manartto, John Barrett, Bob Flanagan, Dan Glynn, Mike Maslanka. Third row, left to right: Al Barakat, Tom Craven, Harry Lawler, Charlie McQuiggan, Tom Dolan, Frank Burke, Joe Craven, Albie Buchwald. Not shown in picture: Francis X. (Bucky) Moynihan, Vito Armata, James F. Burke, James. F. Currie. (Photo by Tim Prendiville)." The photograph accompanies an undated letter sent to Senator Edward M. Kennedy from Tim "Timmy" Prendiville, staff photographer at Tribune Publishing Company (Hyde Park, Massachusetts). Stamp on verso reads "T. W. Prendiville, 12 Thelma Road, Dorchester, Mass."]
Collection
EMKSEN
Senate papers 1960-2009. Brother of President Kennedy. Senator from Massachusetts (1962-2009). Constituent case files, staff files, correspondence, administrative files, local issue files, campaign files, news clippings, press releases, speeches, and audiovisual materials.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-36-2-63
President John F. Kennedy meets with United States Senators. Left to right: Senator Edward M. Kennedy (Massachusetts); Senator Frank Church (Idaho); Senator John O. Pastore (Rhode Island); Senator Edmund S. Muskie (Maine); President Kennedy; Senator Herman E. Talmadge (Georgia); Senator Gale W. McGee (Wyoming). Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C. [Scratches on image are original to the negative.]
Collection
KDGPP
Legislative assistant to Senator Edward M. Kennedy (1967-1970); national Presidential campaign assistant to Senator Robert F. Kennedy (1968). Memoranda, correspondence, speeches, schedules and other campaign materials.