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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-EAD-01
Dragon discusses his memories of the 1960 presidential campaign, his work for Agency for International Development, and his work on John F. Kennedy’s stockpile investigation, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-TKF-01
In this interview Finletter discusses his appointment as the NATO Representative; John F. Kennedy’s character and his skills as a politician; and the proposal of and subsequent negotiations over the Multilateral Force Project.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-MF-01
Feldman discusses Feldman’s role in the senate campaign, JFK’s senate record and legislation, and JFK’s plan to win the presidency, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JFF-02
Feeney discusses Kennedy’s labor legislation in Congress and John McCormack’s support during the 1960 presidential campaign, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-ROE-01
Evans discusses his association with John F. Kennedy [JFK], JFK’s work on the foreign relations committee, his relation with Clare Booth Luce, his experience in the primaries, the role of the religious issues in JFK’s presidential candidacy, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr. and the Humphrey-Kennedy relationship, liberalism, ethnic politics, Truman’s opposition to JFK’s candidacy and JFK’s coup with Michael V. DiSalle, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JTC-02
In this interview Conway discusses working with John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] 1960 presidential campaign; the negative reaction to the choice of Lyndon B. Johnson for JFK’s running mate; labor leadership and JFK’s campaign; unions and the religious issue during the 1960 election; discussing presidential appointments with JFK after the election; Conway’s role in JFK’s Administration; the Housing and Home Finance Agency, legislation, and working with Congress; accelerated public works, the Department of Commerce, and problems with the extent of presidential powers; Walter Reuther and his relationship with JFK; confrontations between Johnson and Robert F. Kennedy [RFK]; working with RFK on civil rights marches and their legislative demands; and interactions with RFK from 1964 through 1968, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-HBT-01
In this interview, Tucker discusses his work promoting JFK’s senate and presidential candidacy with African American voters, JFK’s relationship with civil rights leaders and record on civil rights, and Tucker’s trip to Gabon on behalf of the Kennedy administration, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-RWT-01
In this interview, Tubby discusses his involvement in John F. Kennedy’s presidential campaign and his work in Geneva, Switzerland, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JCT-01
In this interview, he discusses Chester Bowles’ political style, the unconventional selections of ambassadorial positions, and the nation’s role in the world, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-GMW-02
Williams discusses his role as the Assistant Secretary of State for African affairs, African and other international affairs, and the impact of John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] civil rights program on Africans, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-HSP-01
This interview focuses on the transition between the Kennedy and Eisenhower administrations, John F. Kennedy’s relationships with his family members, and his personal life, including his health and marriage, among other topics.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-WM-01
This interview focuses on John F. Kennedy’s time as a senator, the Kennedy administration’s foreign policy, and legislation on labor and education, among other topics.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-EPM-01
This interview covers the press coverage of John F. Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign and the relationship between the Kennedy administration and the news media, among other topics.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-GSM-01
This interview focuses on the 1960 presidential election, the founding of the Food for Peace Program, and the Kennedy administration’s work on agricultural issues, among other topics.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-GWM-01
This interview covers the 1960 Democratic primary campaign in Wyoming, the Kennedy administration’s foreign policy, and legislation that was debated by the Senate during the Kennedy administration, among other topics.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-WWR-01
This interview focuses on Rostow’s professional relationship with John F. Kennedy, the Kennedy administration’s policy towards Laos, Vietnam, Cuba, and Europe, and the operations of the White House during the Kennedy administration, among other topics.
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.
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
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-WHO-01
This interview covers the presidential campaign of 1960 in California, Orrick’s time with the civil division and in the State Department, and Robert F. Kennedy’s [RFK] involvement in civil division cases, among other topics.
Textual folder
Lawrence F. O'Brien Personal Papers
LOBPP-014-006
Textual folder
Lawrence F. O'Brien Personal Papers
LOBPP-014-005
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0924-006
This file contains policy statements issued by the Advisory Council of the Democratic National Committee. Included are several pamphlets regarding foreign policy, the space program, and the Democratic party.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0920a-008
This file contains a transcript of Senator John F. Kennedy's appearance on the television program Meet the Press, produced by Lawrence Spivak.
Textual folder
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.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0913-004
This file consists of a Democratic National Committee press release containing Senator John F. Kennedy's speech given at a dinner held by the Democratic National and State Committees at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he discusses the strategic importance of the islands of Quemoy (also known as Kinmen) and Matsu in maintaining peace and national security, and addresses concerns over Vice President Richard M. Nixon’s position on the issue.