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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.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JEN-04
In this interview Nolan discusses various visits to different states for Robert F. Kennedy's [RFK] 1968 presidential campaign, including the University of Indiana Medical School; issues with the scheduling for the Michigan trip; planning for delays and limitations in the campaign schedule; scheduling visits to West Virginia and Nebraska; troubles with the Oregon campaign; running into Eugene McCarthy at the Portland zoo; and George S. McGovern and the South Dakota primary, among other issues.