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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. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-067
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given at DeFremery Park in Oakland, California, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses Vice President Nixon's voting record and the Republican Party's opposition to progress. He also touches on civil rights and equal opportunity.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1058-004
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in California discussing civil rights, international relations, legislation, the aged, employment, disarmament, education, and differences between the Democratic and Republican campaign platforms.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1058-003
This folder contains speeches and a transcript of a press conference given by Senator John F. Kennedy in California discussing agricultural issues, national security, international relations, natural resources, civil rights, religious matters, and differences between the Democratic and Republican campaign platforms.