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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-UAJ-01
Deputy Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs. In this interview, U. Alexis Johnson discusses working with John F. Kennedy [JFK] during the Bay of Pigs Invasion, the Laos Crisis and the Cuban Missile Crisis, in addition to his personal experience with JFK’s conduct in official meetings, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-RHJ-01
In this interview, Johnson discusses his personal experience working for the NSC, the transition into John F. Kennedy’s administration, and how the NSC handled conflict in Southeast Asia among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JBD-01
Drachnik discusses his work as a military advisor, the Vietnamese navy, and the Vietnamese military coup of November 1963, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-MVF-03
Forrestal discusses ambassador’s role in Vietnam, the strategic hamlet program, the August 24th telegram and escalating tensions, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-MVF-01
Forrestal dicusses his recruitment to the White House, calls from JFK regarding news items in Vietnam, and Secretary of State diplomatic appointments, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-MDT-02
In this interview Taylor discusses differences between the Eisenhower and Kennedy Administrations, the National Security Council, Taylor’s appointment and role as Military Representative to the President, Vietnam, and Cuba among other topics.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-WHS-02
This interview focuses on Sullivan’s involvement in Vietnamese affairs, the 1963 coup that overthrew Ngo Dinh Diem, and tensions between the United States military and the embassy in South Vietnam, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-PBE-01
Edelman discusses why Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) decided to run for president in 1968, RFK’s relationship with Lyndon B. Johnson, and his position on the Vietnam War, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-NFW-01
John F. Kennedy [JFK] White House staff members, journalists, and JFK Library staff members discuss their relationships to each other and to JFK during the Kennedy Administration. They discuss JFK’s domestic and foreign policies, international relations with the Soviet Union and Vietnam, and compare JFK with other United States presidents, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JCT-03
In this interview, he discusses Roger Hilsman’s 1963 speech on firm policies towards China, the changing approaches to foreign policy in Southeast Asia between the Kennedy and Johnson administrations, and the conflicting ideologies on U.S. involvement in Vietnam, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-EMZ-06
Zuckert discusses issues with the Tactical Experimental Fighter [TFX] program and the conclusion of the Skybolt program. He also discusses his trip to Vietnam in December of 1962, his thoughts on going to war with Vietnam, and his visits with major Asian leaders, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-KTY-01
In this interview Young discusses issues with American policy in Southeast Asia and the need for more informed decision makers; the process of his appointment as Ambassador to Thailand; Thai distrust over French actions in SEATO [South East Asia Treaty Organization] and inaction in Laos; and the various debates over U.S. actions in Laos and Thailand in the early 1960s, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-CWY-01
Yost discusses Adlai Stevenson’s ambassadorial role with the United Nations during John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] presidency. He discusses Stevenson’s reactions to issues such as the Bay of Pigs operation, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and the Vietnam War. Yost also describes his own responsibilities with the United Nations, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-DMW-03
Wilson discusses Edward R. Murrow in conjunction with the United States Information Agency’s [USIA] relations and functions, the Voice of America [VOA], and conferences regarding Vietnam, 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-JKR-01
In this interview Ruina discusses the Nike-Zeus antiballistic-missile-missiles; briefing President John F. Kennedy [JFK] on the Nike-Zeus missiles; JFK’s comprehension of the briefing material and the type of questions he asked; Project Defender; the background and organization of the Advanced Research Projects Agency; the leadership and organization of the Department of Defense; interactions with Robert S. McNamara; competition between the military and the Defense Department on research and development and for resources and congressional funds; the period of new, advanced—but not always useful—technology; and Project AGILE and counterinsurgency efforts in Vietnam, among other issues.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-005-008
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Robert J. "Bob" Dole of Kansas discuss honoring American prisoners of war (POWs) and pressing the government of Vietnam for a full accounting of Americans reported as missing in action (MIA) and prisoners that are still not accounted for. The episode aired on the Mutual Broadcasting System; the air date is undetermined, but likely circa April 1987.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-013-012
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate the Hong Kong government's decision to turn away a group of Vietnamese "boat people" who were deemed unqualified for refugee status. The episode aired on Thursday, January 25, 1990, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-033-009
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate a proposal to end the trade embargo against Vietnam and reestablish diplomatic ties. The episode aired on Tuesday, September 14, 1993, on the Mutual Broadcasting System. The recording begins with a brief fragment (false start).
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-AW-08
Walinsky discusses Robert F. Kennedy’s [RFK] Vietnam speech, the work that went into it, and RFK’s thoughts about it and Vietnam. He also discusses two of his works, “Caesar’s Meat,” which is about Robert S. McNamara, and his book To Seek a Newer World, which covers RFK’s speeches, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-MDT-03
This interview focuses on the reorganization of the U.S. military command in Vietnam, general concern regarding the influence of Nhu within the Vietnamese government, and the Kennedy administration’s disillusionment with Diem, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-MDT-02
This interview focuses on Taylor’s role in dealing with crises in Southeast Asia, the Special Group (Counterinsurgency)’s actions in Vietnam, and the debate over whether to put troops in Vietnam, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-TCS-01
This interview focuses on Robert Kennedy’s decision to enter the 1968 presidential race, his relationship with candidate Eugene McCarthy, the Kerner Commission Report, and the Vietnam Commission, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-WHP-06
This interview covers air pollution issues for motor vehicle control, air pollution in New York City, and Pigman leaving the Senate office, among other topics.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-LFO-02
This interview covers involvement in Robert F. Kennedy’s [RFK] 1964 campaign, RFK’s plans for the future after John F. Kennedy’s death, and RFK’s Africa trip, among other topics.