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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-RPM-02
This interview focuses on the Kennedy administration’s presidential appointments and John F. Kennedy’s continued support for West Virginia after the campaign, among other topics.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JER-01
This interview focuses on JFK’s 1946 and 1950 campaigns, the operations of JFK’s Boston office during his years in Congress, and the workings of the State Department during the Kennedy administration, among other topics.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-DWR-01
This interview focuses on the internal operations of the California Democratic Party, the 1960 Democratic National Convention, and John F. Kennedy’s 1960 campaign in California, among other topics.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-TR-01
This interview focuses on John F. Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign in Wyoming, the selection of delegates for the 1960 Democratic National Convention, and Roncalio’s time on the International Joint Commission, among other topics.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-DJR-01
In this interview Roberts discusses working with John F. Kennedy [JFK] on New England issues when he was a congressman and a senator; JFK and the American textile industry; JFK and other New England governors; the significance of New England solidarity at national political conventions; Adlai E. Stevenson and the 1956 Democratic National Convention; JFK’s bid for the vice-presidential nomination at the 1956 Convention and arguments against him; Stevenson’s reaction to JFK as a vice-presidential possibility; contact with JFK and his staff after 1956; dealing with the religious issue when gathering support for JFK; meeting at Hyannis Port in October 1959; JFK’s 1960 presidential campaign; the 1960 Democratic National Convention; JFK’s reception in Rhode Island; interactions with President JFK and working with his Administration; and JFK’s political legacy, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-MAR-01
This interview focuses on John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] presidential primary in West Virginia, anecdotes of JFK and Jackie Kennedy Onassis, and JFK as a party leader, among other topics.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-TMR-01
This interview focuses on the 1956 and 1960 Democratic National Conventions, John F. Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign, and Robert F. Kennedy’s 1968 presidential campaign.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JDT-03
In this interview, Tydings discusses legislature, Robert F. Kennedy [RFK]’s opinion of Vietnam, and his run for the presidency in 1968, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JDT-02
In this interview, Tydings discusses Robert F. Kennedy [RFK]’s work as attorney general and as a New York senator, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JDT-01
In this interview, Tydings discusses meeting Robert F. Kennedy [RFK], campaigning with him for John F. Kennedy in 1960, and RFK’s time as attorney general, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-WS-05
Sheridan discusses Robert F. Kennedy after President Kennedy's assassination, his work in upstate New York on the 1964 senate campaign, interactions with the mafia and political bosses in Utica, Robert Kennedy's campaign trips through upstate New York, and the campaign staff.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-WHP-06
This interview covers air pollution issues for motor vehicle control, air pollution in New York City, and Pigman leaving the Senate office, among other topics.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-WHP-03
This interview covers collaboration between Robert F. Kennedy [RFK] and Senator Jacob K. Javits’ offices, communication with John F. Kennedy staff at the White House under the Johnson administration, and the Hudson Highlands, among other topics.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-WHP-02
This interview covers Iowa politics and support for Robert F. Kennedy [RFK], Pigman’s appointment to the Senate staff, and RFK’s primary interests as Senator, among other topics.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-WHP-01
This interview covers Robert F. Kennedy’s [RFK] decision to run for President in 1968, the 1968 campaign in Iowa, and contact with the National Masonic Organization, 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.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-FDO-01
This interview covers involvement with the Queens delegation during John F. Kennedy’s 1960 campaign, Robert F. Kennedy’s Senate race of 1964, and the gubernatorial races of 1962 and 1966 in New York, among other topics.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JEN-06
In this interview Nolan discusses Robert F. Kennedy's [RFK] 1964 Senate campaign in New York State, including working with Justin Feldman; dealing with the press; campaign appearances and scheduling; problems with over scheduling and crowds; how RFK ran on the record of John F. Kennedy’s Administration; and the Columbia University appearance, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JEN-05
In this interview Nolan discusses Robert F. Kennedy [RFK] right after John F. Kennedy’s assassination; RFK’s speeches and appearances in early 1964 and his plans to leave the Department of Justice; the trip to Europe in the summer of 1964; planning RFK’s visit to Poland; RFK in Germany and Poland; and RFK’s decision to run for Senate in New York in 1964 and his campaign, 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.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JEN-03
In this interview Nolan discusses working with Jesse M. Unruh on putting together the California delegation for Robert F. Kennedy [RFK], 1968; raising funds for RFK’s presidential campaign; Carmine S. Bellino as campaign treasurer; treating California like two different states, north and south; campaign staffing issues; RFK’s first campaign visit to California; working with different communities and groups in Los Angeles; campaign scheduling and advance teams; different types of campaign appearances made by RFK; and campaign security and working with the local police, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JEN-02
In this interview Nolan discusses Robert F. Kennedy [RFK] as “very sparing... [with] his own opinions;” the meeting in New York on March 13, 1968, to discuss RFK’s presidential candidacy; Nolan’s return to California and setting up RFK’s campaign headquarters and staff there; decisions about purchasing campaign materials and printing petition forms; picking a California delegation for RFK; and bringing people into the campaign, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JEN-01
In this interview Nolan discusses discussions of the possibility of Robert F. Kennedy [RFK] running for President in 1968; helping plan RFK’s trip to Eastern Europe in 1967 and opposition to the trip; Nolan’s trip to Vietnam; RFK’s decision not to visit Vietnam; working with Senator RFK; the Tet Offensive, 1968, and changing views of the Vietnam War; discussing Eugene McCarthy’s 1968 presidential campaign with RFK; traveling to California for RFK; and working with Jesse M. Unruh in California, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-EHN-01
This interview covers Robert F. Kennedy’s [RFK] interactions with Nassau County, RFK’s early time in the Senate, and the New York Governor’s race of 1966, among other topics.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-GSM-01
This interview focuses on communications with Robert F. Kennedy [RFK] under Food for Peace, RFK as a Senator, and RFK’s run for president in 1968, among other issues.