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Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-WJB-02
In this interview Brady discusses Robert F. Kennedy's [RFK] decision to run for Senate in 1964; the 1964 Democratic National Convention; working on RFK’s 1964 campaign; numerous speeches made on RFK’s behalf during his Senate campaign; other RFK campaign supporters; appealing to the Jewish and Italian communities of New York during RFK’s Senate campaign; working with Lyndon B. Johnson’s 1964 presidential campaign; RFK’s mood during his 1964 campaign; the “empty chair debate” in 1964; Brady’s relationship with RFK; how RFK reached his decision to run for President in 1968; the Jefferson-Jackson Day dinner; and the battle for delegates among the different candidates for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1968, 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-AHB-04
Blumenthal discusses the Robert F. Kennedy’s (RFK) decision to run for president in 1968, the Eugene J. McCarthy campaign and Democratic Party leadership’s reaction to that decision, and RFK’s campaign in Indiana and New York State, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-AHB-03
Blumenthal discusses the 1966 debate over the New York State Medicaid bill, the 1966 New York State gubernatorial race, and Ronnie M. Eldridge’s challenge to Tammany Hall’s control of the New York County Democratic chairmanship, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-AHB-02
Blumenthal discusses Robert F. Kennedy’s involvement in New York State politics, including the 1965 fight for control of the New York State assembly, assignment of the New York State Democratic Whip in 1966, and the 1965 New York City mayoral race, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-AHB-01
Blumenthal discusses his work on Robert F. Kennedy’s (RFK) 1964 senate campaign, including his first meeting with RFK, attempts to drum up support for RFK’s candidacy, and objections people had to RFK’s candidacy, 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.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-ADB-01
Beame discusses his unsuccessful 1965 mayoral bid and the help he received from Robert F. Kennedy (RFK), RFK’s presidential race, and the difficulties that arise when one politician campaigns for another, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-WB-03
Barthelmes discusses conflicts and negotiations between Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) & Edith Green, about juvenile delinquency legislation and programs, the relationship between Kennedy family members and their staff, and impressions of RFK’s character and personality.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-WB-02
Barthelmes discusses press relations, trips that Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) took to Latin American and Africa, and RFK’s presidential campaign in Oregon, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-WB-01
Barthelmes discusses relations between Robert F. Kennedy's (RFK) senate office and different news outlets and reporters, RFK’s personality and eccentricities, and his rapport with different groups that he spoke to, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-WGB-04
Barry discusses RFK’s 1964 senate campaign, Ethel Kennedy’s role during the campaigns, and RFK’s demeanor after the assassination of John F. Kennedy among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-WGB-03
Barry discusses RFK’s relationship with the FBI among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-WGB-02
Barry discusses the 1968 Presidential campaign in terms of security, campaign stops, and the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-WGB-01
Barry discusses the 1968 Presidential campaign in terms of security, advance men, campaign stops, and RFK’s attitude towards security and police among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JWA-03
Alsop discusses his relationship with Robert F. Kennedy, the Civil Rights movement, counterintelligence, and Vietnam, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JWA-01
Alsop discusses his relationship with Robert F. Kennedy, the appointment of vice president after President Kennedy’s assassination, and Robert Kennedy’s relationship with President Johnson, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JWA-02
Alsop discusses his relationship with Robert F. Kennedy, the New York Senate race, Vietnam and the Tet Offensive, and Robert Kennedy’s relationship with his staff and the American youth, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JWY-04
Yeagley discusses various cases he handled while in the Internal Security Division, covering issues such as espionage and communist groups, and his responsibilities taking on the functions of the former Personal Security Advisory Committee. He touches upon Robert F. Kennedy’s [RFK] role as Attorney General and briefly discusses his assassination and funeral, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JWY-03
Yeagley discusses the American Communist party, Progressive Labor party, and Students for a Democratic Society organization. He also mentions the influence the Smith Act had on multiple Supreme Court cases, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JWY-02
Yeagley discusses his work with Robert F. Kennedy [RFK] regarding espionage cases, his responsibilities with the Internal Security Division, and the communication issues that existed across departments regarding internal security, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JWY-01
Yeagley discusses his involvement with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, his time as the Assistant Attorney General, and his responsibilities with the Internal Security Division. He touches upon the organization of the Department of Justice during the Kennedy Administration, Robert F. Kennedy’s [RFK] responsibilities as Attorney General, and his working relationship with RFK, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-DMW-03
Wilson discusses the use of media in Robert F. Kennedy’s [RFK] presidential campaign (1968), focusing on the Indiana, Nebraska, Oregon, and California campaigns, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-DMW-02
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-DMW-01
Wilson briefly discusses Robert F. Kennedy’s [RFK] senatorial campaign in New York (1965) and presidential campaign (1968). He discusses RFK’s contentions with the media and advertising agencies, among other issues.