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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JC-01
Cerrell discusses California politics, John F. Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign in California, and Robert F. Kennedy’s 1968 presidential campaign in California, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JRC-01
Cauley discusses John F. Kennedy’s (JFK) visits to Kansas and Missouri, JFK’s interactions with Midwestern political figures, and JFK’s relationship with the press, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-DC-01
Cater discusses covering the 1960 presidential campaign, interviews with John F. Kennedy (JFK), and JFK’s relationship with the press, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JAC-01
In this interview Carver discusses his work under Senator Frank Church of Idaho; his work for John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] 1960 presidential campaign as a coordinator in Michigan; and the transition process from Dwight D. Eisenhower’s Administration to JFK’s Administration in late 1960 and early 1961, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-CC-02
Camp discusses the card file that the 1960 Kennedy campaign kept of potential supporters and Democratic National Convention delegates, the operations of John F. Kennedy’s press secretary’s office during the campaign and White House years, and campaign trips and later state visits that she did advance work for, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-CC-01
Camp discusses John F. Kennedy's (JFK) Senate and presidential campaign staff operations at the Esso Building in Washington, D.C. in 1959 and 1960, the card file they kept of potential Kennedy supporters nationwide, the 1960 Democratic primary campaign, and JFK’s public relations operation at the 1960 Democratic National Convention, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-KLB-08
In this interview, Billings discusses John F. Kennedy’s performance in the primaries, how he handled anti-Catholic sentiment, and his campaign victory and subsequent appointments to the Cabinet and other important offices.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-KLB-07
In this interview, Billings discusses John F. Kennedy’s re-election to the Senate and the primaries for the 1960 Presidential election, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-AJB-02
Biemiller discusses the Kennedy and Johnson administrations’ legislative records, particularly on labor issues; specific issues and pieces of legislation; civil rights; and the labor movement’s relationship with the Kennedy and Johnson administrations, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-AJB-01
Biemiller discusses John F. Kennedy’s record on labor legislation as a senator and labor union sentiment during the 1960 presidential primaries, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-AAB-01
Berle discusses U.S. relations with various Latin American countries and leaders during the Kennedy administration, as well as the Bay of Pigs invasion and the Alliance for Progress, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-MRB-01
Benson discusses the 1960 primary campaigns in Wisconsin and West Virginia, including campaign teas and rallies and John F. Kennedy’s rapport with voters, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JLB-01
Bell discusses his contacts with and impressions of John F. Kennedy (JFK) as a senator, JFK’s relationship with Vice-President Lyndon Baines Johnson, and JFK’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-RJB-01
Beaudry discusses the 1960 presidential primary and presidential campaigns in Wisconsin, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-OB-02
Beaty discusses the 1960 Democratic primary in Arizona and the Arizona democratic convention, the role of the press in Arizona politics, and Stewart L. Udall’s appointment as Secretary of the Interior, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-SHB-01
Beale discusses his contacts with and impressions of John F. Kennedy (JFK) before he became president and after he took office, JFK’s foreign policy, and Beale’s friendship with JFK, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-ERB-01
Bayley discusses the 1960 primary and presidential campaigns in Wisconsin, including Governor Gaylord Nelson’s role in the campaigns; the 1960 Democratic National Convention; forming the Peace Corps administration and mission; and attempts to fix the Kennedy Administration’s public image, as well as to improve the operations of the White House Press Secretary.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-WCB-04
Battle and his wife Barry discuss John F. Kennedy (JFK) during World War II, the P.T. 109 incident, and their friendship with JFK and Robert F. Kennedy, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-WCB-03
Battle discusses the effect of racism and John F. Kennedy's (JFK) Catholicism on the 1960 primary and presidential elections in West Virginia and Virginia; JFK’s presidential campaigns in those states; Howard W. Smith’s control of the House Rules Committee; and Robert F. Kennedy’s 1968 presidential campaign.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-WCB-02
Battle discusses the internal politics of the Virginia delegation to the Democratic National Convention in 1956 and 1960; his appointment as ambassador to Australia; conflicts, both active and political, that arose in the South Pacific during his tenure as ambassador, including West New Guinea (West Irian), Malaysian independence, and the Vietnam War; Australian politics and politicians; and military cooperation between the U.S. and Australia.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-WCB-01
Battle discusses his friendship with John F. Kennedy when they were both PT boat commanders in World War II, the 1960 presidential campaign in West Virginia and Virginia, and his appointment as Ambassador to Australia.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-LDB-01
Battle discusses time as special assistant to the Secretary & Executive Secretary, roles of key administrators in the State Department, relations between the White House and State Department, and the fallout from the Bay of Pigs invasion.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-WLB-01
Batt discusses the 1955 Depressed Areas Act, difficulties with operating the ARA within the Commerce Department, and the actions of the ARA around the country, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-RB-01
Batson discusses John F. Kennedy's (JFK) senate and presidential campaigns, disappointment over JFK’s civil rights record, and the 1962 Senate race between Edward Moore Kennedy and Edward J. McCormack, Jr., among other issues.