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Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-EAG-06
Graves discusses the Bedford-Stuyvesant project, his and RFK’s involvement, project management issues, and the roles played by men such as Tom Johnston, Ed Logue, and John Doar, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-EAG-04
Graves discusses his role as a black member in RFK’s presidential campaign (1968), the racial dynamics that existed within RFK’s campaign, campaigning in Indiana, Nebraska, Oregon, and California, and the importance of the Omaha University student volunteers for RFK’s Nebraska primary win, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-EAG-03
Graves discusses his role as a black member in RFK’s presidential campaign (1968), the racism that existed within RFK’s campaign, campaigning in Indiana, and the impact Martin Luther King Jr.’s death had on RFK and his campaign, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-EAG-02
Graves discusses his role as a black member in RFK’s presidential campaign (1968), what the dynamics of RFK’s campaign staff looked like, especially pertaining to the lack of black staff members, and issues regarding outreach to black communities in New York and Indiana, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-EAG-01
Graves discusses his knowledge of and involvement in, Robert F. Kennedy’s presidential campaign announcement, the complications surrounding the Indiana primary campaign, issues relating to its organization, non-experienced staff, reaching out to black and minority communities, and Senator Edward M. Kennedy and Franklin W. Holgate’s roles and impact, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JHG-02
Glenn discusses personal relationship with Robert F. Kennedy, working on the 1968 presidential campaign, personal anecdotes, and RFK’s political and personal philosophy, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-ROE-01
Rowland discusses his association with Robert F. Kennedy [RFK], RFK’s personality, his involvement with civil rights, the impact of his brother’s death, RFK’s relationship with the press and senate colleagues, his thoughts on President Johnson, his thoughts on running for Vice President, his position on Vietnam, the feud between RFK and John V. Lindsay, and RFK’s relationship with Jacqueline B. Kennedy Onassis and Red Fay’s book, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-CAE-05
Evans discusses FBI wiretapping procedure, RFK and Hoover during the December ’66 controversy, and MLK wiretapping, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-CAE-04
Evans discusses wiretapping under RFK and telephone taps on Martin Luther King, Jr., among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-CAE-03
Evans discusses investigating Kennedy administration appointments, FBI investigations of civil rights issues, and RFK’s personal relationships, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-PBE-03
Edelman discusses Robert F. Kennedy’s (RFK) 1968 Washington D.C. presidential campaign, RFK’s farm program, and RFK’s California 1968 presidential debate debacle with Eugene J. McCarthy, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-PBE-02
Edelman discusses Theodore H. White’s 1968 book The Making of the President, developing Robert F. Kennedy’s 1968 presidential campaign speeches, and Lyndon B. Johnson’s withdrawal from the 1968 presidential race, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JWD-04
In this interview, Douglas discusses issues in the operation of the Justice Department’s Civil Division, significant civil rights cases, and Robert Kennedy’s dedication to the department, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JWD-03
In this interview Douglas discusses organizing the March on Washington, government collaborations with civil rights leaders, and Robert F. Kennedy’s role in the march, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JTC-03
In this interview Conway discusses getting Martin Luther King out of jail in Birmingham, Alabama, in 1963; Robert F. Kennedy’s [RFK] view of King and his actions; the March on Washington; working with RFK and the Justice Department on civil rights legislation; Walter Reuther; Conway’s decision to leave John F. Kennedy’s Administration and working on legislation from the outside; the Community Action Program; working with Senator RFK during the Johnson Administration; Senator RFK’s involvement in the labor movement; Jesse M. Unruh, RFK, and the 1968 California presidential primary; Department of Urban Affairs legislation; getting accelerated public works legislation through Congress; Housing and Home Finance Agency staff members; and the attempt to pick up congressional seats in 1962 and 1964, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JTC-02
In this interview Conway discusses working with John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] 1960 presidential campaign; the negative reaction to the choice of Lyndon B. Johnson for JFK’s running mate; labor leadership and JFK’s campaign; unions and the religious issue during the 1960 election; discussing presidential appointments with JFK after the election; Conway’s role in JFK’s Administration; the Housing and Home Finance Agency, legislation, and working with Congress; accelerated public works, the Department of Commerce, and problems with the extent of presidential powers; Walter Reuther and his relationship with JFK; confrontations between Johnson and Robert F. Kennedy [RFK]; working with RFK on civil rights marches and their legislative demands; and interactions with RFK from 1964 through 1968, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JTC-01
In this interview Conway discusses the 1956 Democratic National Convention; early interactions with John F. Kennedy [JFK] and Robert F. Kennedy [RFK]; the McClellan Committee and various hearings; Walter Reuther; RFK’s relationship with Senator John L. McClellan; major events for the United Automobile Workers [UAW] and political factors and decisions; the 1960 Democratic National Convention; the issue of UAW endorsement of a single Democratic presidential candidate in 1960; Lyndon B. Johnson and the UAW; the 1960 presidential primaries and general election; and the attempt to influence JFK’s choice for a running mate in 1960, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-RC-03
Clark discusses Robert F. Kennedy’s (RFK) knowledge of and views on wiretapping, wiretaps and bugs of Martin Luther King, Jr., and RFK’s relationship with J. Edgar Hoover, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-RC-02
Clark discusses federal judgeship appointments in Texas, the relationship between Robert F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson, and changes to the Indian Claims Commission, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-RC-01
Clark discusses his appointment as Assistant Attorney General for the Lands division, problems and changes in the Land division, and Robert F. Kennedy’s concern for Native Americans, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-EC-01
Celler discusses his interactions with John F. Kennedy and his feelings on the issues pursued by the Justice Department during the Kennedy administration, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-OCC-01
Carr discusses Democratic politics in Mississippi; segregation, racism and the civil rights movement; the Justice Department’s involvement in desegregation and voter registration during the John F. Kennedy administration; and Robert F. Kennedy’s 1968 presidential run, 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.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-WJB-01
In this interview, Brady discusses playing football at Harvard with Robert F. Kennedy (RFK), Dean Markham and other of RFK’s friends, John F. Kennedy’s 1960 primary and general election campaigns in Pennsylvania, and initiatives to hire minorities as U.S. attorneys, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JB-01
Bennett discusses the attorneys general under whom he served, Robert F. Kennedy’s Justice Department reforms, and J. Edgar Hoover, among other issues.