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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.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Walter W. Heller
JFKWHSFWWH-MF44-019
This folder contains material pertaining to a request for comments from the Council of Economic Advisers on enrolled bill S. 1934, to establish standards for hours of work and overtime pay of laborers and mechanics employed on work done under contract for the United States or any territory. There are also reports from the Department of Labor, the Department of Agriculture, and the Small Business Administration.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Walter W. Heller
JFKWHSFWWH-MF42-012
This folder contains material pertaining to a request for comments from the Council of Economic Advisers on a Department of Agriculture report on S.J. Res. 105, a joint resolution to authorize appointment of a Presidential Commission on Automation. It also includes material related to similar bills S. 2427 and S. 2623, to establish a National Commission on Automation and Technological Progress.