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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-HWF-01
In this interview Fitzpatrick discusses his role in Massachusetts politics and fundraising efforts for John F. Kennedy [JFK] and the Democratic Party; the 1952 Massachusetts Senate race; the attempt to get JFK the nomination for Vice President at the 1956 Democratic National Convention; JFK’s relationship with several different political figures; and his personal interactions with JFK, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-LEM-03
In this interview Martin discusses helping fill government positions after John F. Kennedy [JFK] is elected President, 1960; the appointment of African American judges, including Thurgood Marshall to the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit; providing African American candidates for different agency positions; civil rights crises during JFK’s Administration; Lee White as the White House advisor on civil rights; the civil rights bill introduced in 1963; religious groups in the civil rights movement; the issue of “white backlash”; and working for President JFK versus working for President Lyndon B. Johnson, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JBS-01
This interview focuses on John F. Kennedy (JFK)’s presidential campaign in Michigan, Swainson’s experience as governor, and JFK’s relatability to the American people, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JSS-01
This interview focuses on Sundquist’s role in the creation of the 1960 Democratic Party platform, the liberal nature of the platform, and difficulties encountered in passing legislation related to the platform, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-PMS-01
This interview focuses on John F. Kennedy (JFK)’s early political career, Stern’s advocacy for education on tax policies, and JFK’s political legacy, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-EZS-01
This interview focuses on Stanton’s role as a member of the Democratic National Committee (DNC), her support for John F. Kennedy (JFK), and her evaluation of the Kennedy administration and its legacy, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-DAS-01
This interview focuses on Sprecher’s work on John F. Kennedy (JFK)’s presidential campaign, the Democratic National Committee (DNC)’s selection of regional representatives, and Paul Butler’s contributions to the Democratic Party, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-DPM-01
Moynihan discusses his role in the Department of Labor, his work on various political campaigns, Unions, the Federal pay policy, and the creation of a civil honor system and the Presidential Medal of Freedom, among other issues.