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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
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-KTY-03
In this interview Young discusses the creation of the Dean Rusk-Thanat Khoman Agreement in March 1962; drafting the Internal Security Program for Thailand and urging Thai officials to create their own; Robert F. Kennedy’s visit to Bangkok in 1962 and his support on Thai issues; Thailand’s road building program; the different approach to Asia by select assistant secretaries of State; and working with the country team for Thailand, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-KTY-02
In this interview Young discusses the advantages and disadvantages of the high level visit; the need for scholarly diplomacy in U.S. relations with Asian countries; the role of an ambassador; the relationships between the Embassies in Thailand and Laos; William Averell Harriman’s meetings with Thai and Laotian leaders; different strategy proposals for and conflicting opinions on Laos; U.S. programs in Thailand; and the Dean Rusk-Thanat Khoman Agreement, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-THW-01
Wolfe discusses becoming the International Security Affairs [ISA] Director for Sino-Soviet affairs, his responsibilities with that role, the missile gap issue between the United States and the Soviet Union, as well as his opinion on various government agencies and their members, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-SYLW-01
Wolfbein discusses the Department of Labor and his relationship with various offices within that department. He focuses on unemployment, Manpower legislation, and his role regarding the Office of Manpower and Automation, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-TWW-01
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-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-04
White discusses his responsibilities during the Kennedy Administration, including his involvement with the Department of the Interior, and he describes the process surrounding the business of natural resources, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-ROP-01
This interview covers the Kennedy administration’s relationship with the press, news coverage of events such as the Cuban Missile Crisis and John F. Kennedy’s assassination, and the transition to the Johnson administration, among other topics.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-BHP-01
This interview focuses on the transition between the Eisenhower and Kennedy administrations, the founding of the Peace Corps, and the Peace Corps’ relations with the White House, among other topics.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-WBP-01
This interview focuses on military and economic assistance to other countries during the Kennedy administration, working with Congress to pass a budget, and the relationships between the various departments in the White House, among other topics.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JEN-01
In this interview he discusses the Cuban prisoners release project, including working with Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy; why the Cubans agreed to the prisoners’ release; trips to Cuba and interactions with Fidel Castro; starting as the administrative assistant to the Attorney General; James B. Donovan; Castro’s view of the United States; problems with the prisoners’ release; and the significance of this project in regards to John F. Kennedy’s Administration as a whole, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-IAN-02
This interview focuses on the reorganization of the Heath, Education, and Welfare department during the Kennedy administration, legislative matters, and communication between various departments in the White House, among other topics.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-MIM-01
This interview focuses on Aldai Stevenson’s campaign in the 1960 Democratic primary, the 1960 Democratic National Convention, and the inner workings of the Postmaster General’s office during the Kennedy administration, among other topics.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-SVM-01
This interview focuses on the Senate Labor Committee, the Department of Labor’s approach to congressional relations, and the coordination between the Department of Labor and the White House, among other topics.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JJM-02
This interview focuses on John F. Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign and the inner workings of the White House staff during the Kennedy administration, among other topics.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-DEM-01
This interview focuses on the conflict between the civilians and the military in the Defense Department, the TFX contract hearings, and the inner workings of the Defense Department during the Kennedy administration, among other topics.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-FWM-01
This interview focuses on John F. Kennedy’s time as a senator and the changes that occurred in the National Labor Relations Board during the Kennedy administration, among other topics.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JKR-02
In this interview Ruina discusses the background of the nuclear test ban treaty, including the research and development to improve nuclear test detection capabilities; congressional hearings on the test ban and the nuclear detection technology; different political interests in the test ban debate; and some issues in getting the test ban signed, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JKR-01
In this interview Ruina discusses the Nike-Zeus antiballistic-missile-missiles; briefing President John F. Kennedy [JFK] on the Nike-Zeus missiles; JFK’s comprehension of the briefing material and the type of questions he asked; Project Defender; the background and organization of the Advanced Research Projects Agency; the leadership and organization of the Department of Defense; interactions with Robert S. McNamara; competition between the military and the Defense Department on research and development and for resources and congressional funds; the period of new, advanced—but not always useful—technology; and Project AGILE and counterinsurgency efforts in Vietnam, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JAJR-01
This interview covers Rowley serving on Harry S. Truman’s and Dwight Eisenhower’s security details, the operations of the Secret Service during the Kennedy administration, and the aftermath of John F. Kennedy’s assassination, among other topics.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-WWR-01
This interview focuses on Rostow’s professional relationship with John F. Kennedy, the Kennedy administration’s policy towards Laos, Vietnam, Cuba, and Europe, and the operations of the White House during the Kennedy administration, among other topics.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JCR-01
Rosenthal discusses working with Robert F. Kennedy in the Justice Department, contributions of the department, and the Civil Rights Movement, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JJR-02
This interview focuses on the mediation of disputes between labor unions and companies, the internal operations of the Labor Department, and legislation pertaining to labor issues, among other topics.