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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-DJR-01
In this interview Roberts discusses working with John F. Kennedy [JFK] on New England issues when he was a congressman and a senator; JFK and the American textile industry; JFK and other New England governors; the significance of New England solidarity at national political conventions; Adlai E. Stevenson and the 1956 Democratic National Convention; JFK’s bid for the vice-presidential nomination at the 1956 Convention and arguments against him; Stevenson’s reaction to JFK as a vice-presidential possibility; contact with JFK and his staff after 1956; dealing with the religious issue when gathering support for JFK; meeting at Hyannis Port in October 1959; JFK’s 1960 presidential campaign; the 1960 Democratic National Convention; JFK’s reception in Rhode Island; interactions with President JFK and working with his Administration; and JFK’s political legacy, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-HBR-01
Raskin discusses his role managing Western states in JFK’s presidential campaign and the importance of state primaries for JFK’s campaign, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JHS-01
This interview focuses on John F. Kennedy (JFK)’s congressional career, the 1960 presidential election, and early policy decisions of the Kennedy administration, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-DS-01
This interview focuses on the 1956 and 1960 presidential elections, Schary’s relationship with JFK, and the Kennedy family’s reputation, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-MCS-01
This interview focuses on Schlesinger’s impressions of the Kennedys, her reasons for supporting Governor Stevenson, and the 1960 presidential election and its aftermath, among other issues.