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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-PP-01
In this interview, Parades discusses her duties when working for the Kennedys, her family’s relationship with the Kennedys, and the aftermath of John F. Kennedy’s assassination, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-FMO-01
This interview focuses on first meeting John F. Kennedy [JFK] and the Kennedy family, O’Ferrall’s personal relationship with JFK after World War II through his Presidency, and reflections on the Kennedy brothers, 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-TEM-03
This interview focuses on John F. Kennedy’s trip to Central America to meet with heads of state there and the Kennedy administration’s response to military coups in Guatemala and the Dominican Republic, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-TEM-02
This interview focuses on relations with Latin America during the Kennedy administration, John F. Kennedy’s meetings with Latin American heads of state, and official visits to Latin America, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-TEM-01
This interview focuses on Moscoso’s time as Ambassador to Venezuela, the inception of the Alliance for Progress program, and John F. Kennedy’s trip to Venezuela and Colombia, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-GEM-02
This interview focuses on John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] trip to Germany and Ireland and the international community’s reactions to JFK, among other topics.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-GCM-01
This interview focuses on international relations during the Kennedy administration and the administration’s handling of crises, including in the Congo, New Guinea, and the Dominican Republic, among other topics.
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-EMR-01
This interview focuses on the 1956 Democratic National Convention, John F. Kennedy’s campaign trips to Louisiana, and Reggie’s trip to the Middle East for the Kennedy administration, among other topics.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JAR-01
This interview focuses on Reed’s friendship with John F. Kennedy [JFK], JFK’s campaigns for Congress and Senate, and economic issues that arose during the Kennedy administration, among other topics.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-MAAR-01
This interview focuses on JFK’s visit to his Irish relatives while in Ireland and Ryan attending JFK’s funeral, among other topics.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-PRP-01
This interview focuses on John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] relationship with the press prior to and during his presidency, among other topics.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-AW-07
Walinsky discusses Robert F. Kennedy’s [RFK] thoughts about China, Robert S. McNamara, and the war in Vietnam. Walinsky also discusses the process of writing the various drafts for RFK’s speeches about Vietnam, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-AW-04
Walinsky discusses foreign policy, his role in writing speeches for Robert F. Kennedy [RFK], and RFK’s trips to Latin America in 1965 and South and East Africa in 1966, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JRR-01
This interview focuses on Reilly’s first interactions with the Kennedys, involvement in the 1960 campaign for John F. Kennedy, and role in the Justice Department under Robert F. Kennedy from 1960 - 1963, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-EBP-01
This interview covers Prettyman’s personal and professional relationship with Robert F. Kennedy [RFK], and RFK’s 1964 and 1968 campaigns, among other topics.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-LFO-02
This interview covers involvement in Robert F. Kennedy’s [RFK] 1964 campaign, RFK’s plans for the future after John F. Kennedy’s death, and RFK’s Africa trip, among other topics.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JEN-05
In this interview Nolan discusses Robert F. Kennedy [RFK] right after John F. Kennedy’s assassination; RFK’s speeches and appearances in early 1964 and his plans to leave the Department of Justice; the trip to Europe in the summer of 1964; planning RFK’s visit to Poland; RFK in Germany and Poland; and RFK’s decision to run for Senate in New York in 1964 and his campaign, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JEN-04
In this interview Nolan discusses various visits to different states for Robert F. Kennedy's [RFK] 1968 presidential campaign, including the University of Indiana Medical School; issues with the scheduling for the Michigan trip; planning for delays and limitations in the campaign schedule; scheduling visits to West Virginia and Nebraska; troubles with the Oregon campaign; running into Eugene McCarthy at the Portland zoo; and George S. McGovern and the South Dakota primary, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JEN-02
In this interview Nolan discusses Robert F. Kennedy [RFK] as “very sparing... [with] his own opinions;” the meeting in New York on March 13, 1968, to discuss RFK’s presidential candidacy; Nolan’s return to California and setting up RFK’s campaign headquarters and staff there; decisions about purchasing campaign materials and printing petition forms; picking a California delegation for RFK; and bringing people into the campaign, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JEN-01
In this interview Nolan discusses discussions of the possibility of Robert F. Kennedy [RFK] running for President in 1968; helping plan RFK’s trip to Eastern Europe in 1967 and opposition to the trip; Nolan’s trip to Vietnam; RFK’s decision not to visit Vietnam; working with Senator RFK; the Tet Offensive, 1968, and changing views of the Vietnam War; discussing Eugene McCarthy’s 1968 presidential campaign with RFK; traveling to California for RFK; and working with Jesse M. Unruh in California, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JSK-01
This interview focuses on Robert F. Kennedy [RFK] during the John F. Kennedy [JFK] Administration, a trip with RFK to Poland, and RFK’s Senate years, among other issues.
Textual folder
David F. Powers Personal Papers
DFPPP-018-002
Textual folder
David F. Powers Personal Papers
DFPPP-016-005