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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-WJH-01
In this interview Hartigan discusses meeting John F. Kennedy [JFK] for the first time; working with Kenneth P. O’Donnell on JFK’s 1952 Senate campaign; the Democratic Party in Massachusetts; JFK as a Senator; JFK’s try for the vice presidential nomination in 1956; the 1960 Democratic National Convention; the 1960 West Virginia and Wisconsin presidential primaries; traveling with JFK during his 1960 campaign; working in the White House and traveling with President JFK; moving over to the Post Office Department; and JFK’s assassination, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-TPC-01
Costin discusses the Massachusetts Democratic Party’s divisions and changes, the John William McCormack supporters’ anti-Kennedy sentiment, and the events leading up to John F. Kennedy’s assassination, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-FCB-01
Belen discusses the congressional retirement program, relations between the Kennedy White House and the Postal Service, and the Plymouth mail robbery, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JAAB-02
Burke discusses John F. Kennedy’s personality and political skill, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JAAB-01
Burke discusses John F. Kennedy’s (JFK) congressional and presidential campaigns, and JFK’s time in Congress, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-PWG-01
Glennon discusses his participation in the 1952 and 1958 Senate campaigns, and the presidential campaign, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-FOF-01
Furcolo discusses working with John F. Kennedy [JFK] in the U.S. House of Representatives, and the gubernatorial relationship with JFK during the 1960 campaign and his presidency, among other issues.
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-BAJ-01
In this interview Jacobson discusses meeting John F. Kennedy [JFK] at Harvard University in 1936 and interactions with him at the school; visiting the Cape with the Kennedy family, 1937–1938; JFK’s plans for after his Harvard graduation; JFK’s 1946 congressional campaign; flying back with JFK from the 1960 Democratic National Convention; interactions with the Kennedy boys at Harvard; social interactions with JFK; visiting JFK in Washington, D.C.; JFK’s distrust of Fidel Castro; and Jacobson’s long relationship with JFK and the Kennedy family, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-RD-01
Donahue discusses his work on John F. Kennedy’s (JFK) 1952 and 1958 Senate campaigns and 1960 presidential campaign, and JFK’s involvement in Massachusetts and national politics during that time period, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JFD-01
Dempsey comments on the Kennedy family's life in Hyannisport, traveling with Senator John F. Kennedy, the Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Skating Center, and President Kennedy's relationship with the Secret Service, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JAD-01
This interview focuses on DeGuglielmo’s relationship with John F. Kennedy; the 1948, 1956, and 1960 campaigns and elections; John F. Kennedy’s presidency, and the personal effects of the assassination on DeGulielmo, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-EAC-01
Crane discusses John F. Kennedy’s (JFK) 1946 congressional campaign, the 1960 presidential campaign, and JFK’s assassination, 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-HWF-01
In this interview Fitzpatrick discusses his role in Massachusetts politics and fundraising efforts for John F. Kennedy [JFK] and the Democratic Party; the 1952 Massachusetts Senate race; the attempt to get JFK the nomination for Vice President at the 1956 Democratic National Convention; JFK’s relationship with several different political figures; and his personal interactions with JFK, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-RAD-01
Dungan discusses Theodore C. Sorensen’s role during the Senate years; Senate Labor Committee, Landrum-Griffin Act, John F. Kennedy's relationship with labor leaders; 1960 presidential campaign, primaries in West Virginia and Oregon and the 1960 Democratic National Convention, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-EDJM-01
This interview focuses on John F. Kennedy’s time as a senator from Massachusetts, the inner working of Massachusetts politics, and the 1960 Kennedy campaign, among other topics.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-FJO-01
This interview focuses on John F. Kennedy’s 1952 and 1958 campaigns for Senate and his 1960 campaign for president, among other topics.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-DLH-01
In this interview Hackett discusses meeting Robert F. Kennedy [RFK] for the first time at Milton Academy and their continued friendship; working on John F. Kennedy's 1960 presidential campaign, including observations of other members of the campaign staff; the lead up to and working on RFK’s 1968 presidential campaign, including tensions between three different camps and Edward M. Kennedy’s role in the campaign; how RFK changed over the course of his 1968 campaign; and why Hackett thought RFK would have been an unpopular President, among other issues.