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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-RFK-02
In this interview Robert F. Kennedy [RFK] discusses the 1961 Berlin crisis; American forces, military and diplomatic, in Germany; John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] recommendation for Americans to have fallout shelters; nuclear testing; problems with the Department of State; the start of the conflict in Vietnam, 1961; the Department of Justice under RFK and organized crime; RFK’s difficult relationship with J. Edgar Hoover; the wiretapping bill; new federal judgeships in 1961 and other presidential appointments; the Alliance for Progress; Red China; crises during JFK’s presidency and how he was an optimist; RFK’s move for an income tax increase during the Berlin crisis; RFK’s disagreements with President JFK; indecisiveness over picking JFK’s running mate, 1960; the missile gap; fighting and UN operations in the Congo; Nikita S. Khrushchev’s speeches; RFK’s 1962 trip to Japan, Indonesia, Germany, and other countries; the release of Allen L. Pope; Dutch disputes in Southeast Asia; the 1961 crisis in the Dominican Republic and the assassination of Rafael Leonidas Trujillo Molina; the 1962 disarmament conference in Geneva; Edward M. Kennedy’s 1962 campaign for U.S. Senate; the Kennedy family national and political reputation; the Justice Department under RFK and civil rights; and the 1962 steel crisis, among other issues.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0913-042
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at Hemming Park in Jacksonville, Florida during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses differences between the political parties, and the failure of Vice President Richard M. Nixon to stop the spread of communism. Also included is a press release acknowledging the endorsement of Senator Kennedy by the International Association of Bridge, Structural and Ornamental Iron Workers Union.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0913-041
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Tampa, Florida during his 1960 presidential campaign. Topics include foreign policy in Latin America, communism, and the role of the United States as a model of a free and Democratic society.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0913-040
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at an American Legion convention in Miami, Florida during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses national security concerns, including the achievement gap between the United States and Soviet Union in military strength and nuclear missile technology; and a need to increase foreign aid to developing nations.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0913-039
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a band shell in Miami, Florida during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses the failure of the Republican administration to address national security issues, including the growing influence of communism in Cuba.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0913-038
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at the 163rd Street Shopping Center in North Miami Beach, Florida during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses political party divisions on foreign policy issues, including the fight against communism.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1058-008
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Florida concerning Latin America, Communism, national security and defense, and the need for a strong Democratic leader to progress and strengthen the United States. Also included in this folder is Senator Kennedy’s travel itinerary for Florida with a detailed schedule for Tampa.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1057-007
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Florida, Kansas, Missouri, and New York. In his speeches Senator Kennedy discusses the legacy of the Democratic Party, international relations, Communism, national security and defense, civil rights, labor, and the economy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1027-013
This folder contains press releases and excerpts of speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Florida; Kentucky; Ohio; Pennsylvania; and Washington, D.C. during his 1960 presidential campaign. Topics include a proposal for an urban affairs program, education, civil rights, the political parties, ethics in government, the achievement gap between the United States and Soviet Union, and the balance of payments.