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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-RWJ-01
This interview focuses on the Civil Service Commission’s transition period to the Kennedy Administration, Jones’ move and responsibilities to the State Department, and Jones’ return to the Bureau of the Budget, among other things.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-REJ-01
This interview focuses on John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] time in the House of Representatives, personal relations with JFK, and involvement in JFK’s 1960 campaign, 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-PJD-01
Doyle discusses mental retardation policy during the John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson administrations, and inter-agency collaboration and conflict, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-PAHD-01
Douglas discusses his memories of John F. Kennedy as a Senator and as President, including their work on labor and civil rights legislation, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-RD-02
Donahue discusses recruiting talent for the John F. Kennedy (JFK) administration, working with the Dwight D. Eisenhower administration, and JFK’s treatment of his staff and cabinet, 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-MAD-01
Donahue discusses John F. Kennedy (JFK) and Foster Furcolo’s relationship, JFK and Paul A. Dever’s 1952 political campaigns, and JFK’s 1956 vice presidential bid, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-CJD-02
Desautels discusses John F. Kennedy’s (JFK) legislative agenda, JFK’s relationship with House and Senate committee chairmen, and JFK’s assassination, 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-MWD-01
Davis discusses John F. Kennedy's (JFK) congressional staff, his temperament, working style, and interests while in the House of Representatives; his 1952 senatorial campaign; and conflicts over hiring his senate staff, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-CUD-01
Daly discusses his role as a congressional liaison, staffing issues, congressional reform, civil rights, and President John F. Kennedy’s personal friendships, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JCC-01
Culver discusses his long-time friendship with Edward M. Kennedy, John F. Kennedy’s personality and legacy, and his involvement with various Kennedy memorials, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-EMC-01
Washington, DC Newspaper Correspondent, discusses covering John F. Kennedy’s time in Washington D.C. as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Senate, and as President, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-PBF-04
Fay discusses playing golf with President John F. Kennedy (JFK), JFK’s reflections on being president, the Bay of Pigs, Robert McNamara’s ability to communicate, and the Cuban Missile Crisis, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-PJF-01
Farley discusses establishing the communications satellite program, the politics that went along with it, and the Multi-Lateral Force, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-EGW-01
Warren briefly discusses John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] time as a congressman, senator, and presidential candidate. He also describes JFK’s interactions and relationships with people inside and outside of politics, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-RAW-01
Wallace discusses John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] career from 1951, when JFK was a member of Congress, to 1960, when JFK was running for president. He describes the work he did as a part of both Senator Paul H. Douglas’ staff as well as JFK’s campaign staff, and he discusses Theodore Sorensen’s political career and influence, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-CJZ-01
Zablocki discusses John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] time while in the House of Representatives and the Senate, as well as his involvement in JFK’s presidential campaign and Wisconsin primary (1960). He also discusses his own relationship with, and support for, JFK, as well as JFK’s personality, 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-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-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-LCW-07
White discusses the Area Redevelopment Administration, the Accelerated Public Works Program, and the reorganization of the Business Council. He also discusses differences between the Kennedy Administration and the Johnson Administration, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-LCW-06
White discusses the rise of communications satellites and how that situation was handled. He also discusses John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] stance on executive privilege, comparing JFK’s presidency to President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s, among other issues.