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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JCPW-01
In this interview they discuss their article in Look magazine; personal recollections of President John F. Kennedy's [JFK] assassination; working on JFK’s 1960 presidential campaign; JFK’s campaigning style; JFK’s relationship with the press, White House staff, and his family; and JFK’s trips to Nassau, Europe, and Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson’s ranch, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-LEM-02
In this interview Martin discusses African American voters in the 1960 presidential election; dealing with African American press during John F. Kennedy's [JFK] 1960 presidential campaign; Lyndon B. Johnson’s vice-presidential nomination and African American press; getting prominent African Americans to endorse JFK; the telephone call from JFK to Coretta Scott King, 1960; and mobilizing the African American vote for JFK in different American cities in 1960, among other issues.
Moving image
United States Government Agencies Collection
USG-17
Motion picture of President John F. Kennedy's Inaugural Address in Washington, D.C. Supreme Court Chief Justice Earl Warren administers the oath of office to President Kennedy. Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower and former Vice President Richard M. Nixon congratulate President Kennedy. In his speech President Kennedy urges American citizens to participate in public service and "ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country." Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson looks on.Source: National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Record Group 274.6, Records of the Joint Inaugural Committee 1961.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-OET-01
This interview focuses on Teague’s relationship with John F. Kennedy (JFK), JFK’s congressional career, and Teague’s contributions to JFK’s presidential campaign, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-GAS-03
This interview focuses on John F. Kennedy (JFK)’s relationships with various members of Congress, JFK’s political views and interests, and the relationship between Smathers and JFK, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-GLS-01
This interview focuses on John F. Kennedy (JFK)’s 1960 presidential campaign, Sitrin’s role within the Kennedy administration, and Sorensen’s contributions as White House Counsel, 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.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0958-002
This folder contains newspaper articles concerning the presidential campaign efforts of Minnesota Senator Hubert Humphrey, Texas Senator Lyndon Johnson, Senator John F. Kennedy, and Vice President Richard Nixon in North Carolina.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-17134
Pre-inaugural ceremonies, White House, Washington, D.C. Vice President Richard M. Nixon and Vice President-elect Lyndon B. Johnson depart the White House for Inaugural Ceremonies. White House Police Officer Major Ralph C. Stover holds door open at left.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6280-G
Inauguration of John F. Kennedy at East Portico, United States Capitol Building, Washington, D.C. Speaker of the House of Representatives Sam Rayburn administers oath of office to Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson. Looking on: President John F. Kennedy; former President Dwight D. Eisenhower; First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy; Lady Bird Johnson; former First Lady Mamie Eisenhower; Joseph P. Kennedy, Sr.; Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy; former Vice President Richard M. Nixon; former President Harry S. Truman; and former First Lady Bess Truman. United States Marine Band on the platform below Inaugural stand.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6280-E
Inauguration of John F. Kennedy at East Portico, United States Capitol Building, Washington, D.C. President John F. Kennedy gives Inaugural Address. Looking on: Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson; former Vice President Richard M. Nixon; former President Harry S. Truman; former First Lady Bess Truman; former President Dwight D. Eisenhower; former First Lady Mamie Eisenhower; First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy; Lady Bird Johnson; Joseph P. Kennedy, Sr.; and Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy. United States Marine Band on platform below Inaugural stand.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6280-D
Inauguration of John F. Kennedy at East Portico, United States Capitol Building, Washington, D.C. Chief Justice Earl Warren administers oath of office to President-elect John F. Kennedy. Looking on: Clerk of the Supreme Court, James R. Browning (holding bible); Vice President-elect Lyndon B. Johnson; Vice President Richard M. Nixon; Former President Harry S. Truman; Former First Lady Bess Truman; President Dwight D. Eisenhower; First Lady Mamie Eisenhower; Jacqueline Kennedy; Lady Bird Johnson; Joseph P. Kennedy, Sr.; and Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy. United States Marine Band on platform below Inaugural stand.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1034-011
This folder contains statements made by various Democratic leaders including Senator Lyndon B. Johnson. Topics include agriculture, education, civil rights, the military, communism, the role of religion in the 1960 presidential campaign, and support for Senator John F. Kennedy and opposition to Vice President Richard Nixon. Also included are press releases and news articles concerning the steel strike of 1959.
Collection
THWPP
Papers 1946-1985. Journalist, Correspondent, Author; recipient of the Pulitzer Prize for General Non-Fiction, The Making of the President, 1960. Manuscripts of nine books and Making of the President television documentaries, containing background materials, outlines, interviews, notes, drafts, typescript proofs with extensive annotations, and correspondence; includes research materials and subject files containing press releases, position papers, speech texts, itineraries, news briefings and political statistics, convention and campaign reports and memorabilia; also includes interviews with Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy and Richard M. Nixon.