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John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-AAG-01
Gore discusses personal relationship with John F. Kennedy, advising him during the presidency, and participation in committees in the Senate, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-RCG-01
Goodwin discusses the state of the Bureau of Employment and the Labor Department in the late 1950’s, the decision to separate the Employment Service from the Unemployment Insurance Service, and the Civil Rights Act and Plans for Progress program, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-ROWK-06
In this interview Komer discusses U.S. aid to India and Pakistan and some problems involved with it, including the question of long-term U.S. aid and a shift in focus from Pakistan to India; problems with the Agency for International Development; oil and U.S. policy; U.S. involvement in the Congo; Komer’s meetings with President John F. Kennedy [JFK] and how Komer briefed him; the relations among JFK, Dean Rusk, John Kenneth Galbraith, Adlai E. Stevenson, and McGeorge Bundy; JFK’s interest in India and Pakistan and his attempt at a mediation between the two on Kashmir; and JFK and Algeria and Morocco, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-HWK-01
Herbert W. Klotz (1917-1986) was a member of the Businessman’s Committee for Kennedy-Johnson during the 1960 presidential campaign and served as Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Administration from 1962-1965. This interview focuses on the inner workings of the Department of Commerce during the Kennedy administration and organizing an exhibit on past presidents for the New York World’s Fair in 1964, among other topics.
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.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JDK-01
This interview focuses on the labor movement’s relationship with the John F. Kennedy [JFK] administration and the Labor-Management Advisory Committee, among other topics.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-FRK-01
Kappel (1902 - 1994) was Chairman of the board, American Telephone and Telegraph Co. (1961-1967); chairman, Business Council (1963-1964). The interview focuses on the changes that the John F. Kennedy [JFK] administration made to the Business Council and the introduction of Communications Satellites, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-HPJ-01
This interview focuses on meeting John F. Kennedy, relations with the Far East, and serving as Ambassador to Indonesia, among other things.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JDJ-01
In this interview Jernegan discusses John F. Kennedy’s 1957 speech on Algeria; working as the U.S. Ambassador to Iraq; the transition between Administrations in the State Department, 1960; Abd al-Karim Qasim and Iraqi politics; Soviet involvement and influence in Iraq; the Kuwait problem; the Iraqi government and Israel; U.S. policy in regard to oil-bearing countries; oil company negotiations with foreign countries; U.S. foreign aid programs in Iraq; Yemen affairs in the State Department, 1963; Middle East affairs in the Kennedy Administration; changes in Jernegan’s long-range views for Near East problems, 1941–1969; and the influence of pro-Israel and pro-Arab groups on U.S. policy, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-PRD-01
Dixon discusses the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) relationship with the White House, the FTC’s reorganization, and the anti-business image of the John F. Kennedy Administration, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-CDD-09
Dillon discusses fiscal policy for the Kennedy Administration and issues with forecasting the Gross National Product, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-CDD-08
Dillon discusses the balance of payments crisis and President Kennedy’s concern over the balance of payments, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-CDD-07
Dillon discusses tax rate reduction, The American Federation of Labor and the Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO), among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-CDD-06
Dillon discusses tax reform and the tax bills of 1962 and 1963, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-CDD-02
Dillon discusses his roles as chief financial adviser to JFK and the role of the Treasury Department in the JFK Administration,among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-CDD-01
Dillon discusses his role as a Republican in JFK's Administration and his personal relationship with JFK, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-CDRR-01
Dillon and Roosa (1961 - 1964) discuss the International Monetary Fund’s role in the international monetary system and the General Arrangements to Borrow, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-RPC-01
Cramer discusses his friendship with John F. Kennedy (JFK), his appointment as economic adviser to for the Virgin Islands, and JFK’s 1952 senatorial campaign, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-TCS-06
This interview focuses on economic policy, tax cuts and increases, the federal budget, the steel price increase, and the poverty program, 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-07
White discusses the Area Redevelopment Administration, the Accelerated Public Works Program, and the reorganization of the Business Council. He also discusses differences between the Kennedy Administration and the Johnson Administration, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-CGP-01
Peters discusses John F. Kennedy’s appeal to West Virginians, Franklin D. Roosevelt’s influence on JFK supporters in Kanawha County, West Virginia, and the New Frontier social and economic programs in West Virginia.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-WR-01
This interview focuses on economic issues that arose during the Kennedy administration and the internal operations of the Department of Commerce, 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-HSR-01
This interview focuses on the 1960 presidential election in Wisconsin, the economic and trade issues that arose during the Kennedy administration, and John F. Kennedy’s approach to international relations, particularly the Peace Corps, among other topics.