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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-CWS-01
This interview focuses on Stoughton’s responsibilities in the White House, the general atmosphere in the Kennedy administration, and Stoughton’s relationship with John F. Kennedy (JFK) and his family, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-DAS-01
This interview focuses on Sprecher’s work on John F. Kennedy (JFK)’s presidential campaign, the Democratic National Committee (DNC)’s selection of regional representatives, and Paul Butler’s contributions to the Democratic Party, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-WAS-01
This interview focuses on Spolar’s work on the campaign trail, JFK’s success at mobilizing the youth vote, and obstacles encountered during the campaign and early days of JFK’s presidency, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-AAS-01
This interview focuses on Spivak’s relationship with John F. Kennedy (JFK), Lyndon B. Johnson (LBJ)’s role in the White House, and Spivak’s covering of events during the Kennedy administration, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JNS-01
This interview focuses on Sparkman’s evaluation of working with John F. Kennedy (JFK), JFK’s stance on civil rights and desegregation, and Sparkman’s perceptions of JFK and Robert F. Kennedy (RFK), among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-GAS-04
This interview focuses on the relationship between John F. Kennedy (JFK) and Lyndon B. Johnson (LBJ), JFK’s political career before his election to the presidency, and LBJ’s discomfort regarding his position as vice-president, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-GAS-03
This interview focuses on John F. Kennedy (JFK)’s relationships with various members of Congress, JFK’s political views and interests, and the relationship between Smathers and JFK, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-CS-01
This interview focuses on Skinner’s experience as governor of Guam, his views on the political and economic development in the South Pacific, and the legacy of John F. Kennedy (JFK)’s presidency, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-GLS-01
This interview focuses on John F. Kennedy (JFK)’s 1960 presidential campaign, Sitrin’s role within the Kennedy administration, and Sorensen’s contributions as White House Counsel, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-WES-02
This interview focuses on John F. Kennedy (JFK)’s relationship with business, the effects of the Civil Rights movement on labor mediation, and distinctions between how the Kennedy and Johnson administrations handled strikes, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-HSS-01
This interview focuses on John F. Kennedy (JFK)’s senatorial career, various challenges faced by JFK during his presidency, and Sidey’s work as a journalist, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-DMS-01
This interview focuses on John F. Kennedy (JFK)’s handling of Cold War crises, U.S. military involvement in Southeast Asia, and the debate regarding U.S. resumption of nuclear testing, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JNF-03
Feldman discusses RFK’s 1968 presidential campaign, those involved, and various other races going on in New York State leading up to the California Democratic Primary, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-RE-04
Eldridge discusses the 1968 Senate race and Robert F. Kennedy’s 1968 Presidential campaign, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-RE-03
Eldridge discusses Robert F. Kennedy’s 1968 presidential campaign and the Coalition for a Democratic Alternative in New York, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-PBE-08
Edelman discusses the 1967 New York constitutional convention, the 1960s US hunger crisis, and Robert F. Kennedy's 1967 speeches and statements, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-PBE-02
Edelman discusses Theodore H. White’s 1968 book The Making of the President, developing Robert F. Kennedy’s 1968 presidential campaign speeches, and Lyndon B. Johnson’s withdrawal from the 1968 presidential race, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-PBE-01
Edelman discusses why Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) decided to run for president in 1968, RFK’s relationship with Lyndon B. Johnson, and his position on the Vietnam War, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JTC-03
In this interview Conway discusses getting Martin Luther King out of jail in Birmingham, Alabama, in 1963; Robert F. Kennedy’s [RFK] view of King and his actions; the March on Washington; working with RFK and the Justice Department on civil rights legislation; Walter Reuther; Conway’s decision to leave John F. Kennedy’s Administration and working on legislation from the outside; the Community Action Program; working with Senator RFK during the Johnson Administration; Senator RFK’s involvement in the labor movement; Jesse M. Unruh, RFK, and the 1968 California presidential primary; Department of Urban Affairs legislation; getting accelerated public works legislation through Congress; Housing and Home Finance Agency staff members; and the attempt to pick up congressional seats in 1962 and 1964, among other issues.
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-RC-02
Clark discusses federal judgeship appointments in Texas, the relationship between Robert F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson, and changes to the Indian Claims Commission, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JJB-03
Burns discusses Lyndon Baines Johnson’s hostility towards Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) and RFK’s associates; and RFK's involvement in the 1965 New York City mayoral race, the 1966 New York gubernatorial race, and the 1967 New York constitutional convention, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JJB-01
Burns discusses Robert F. Kennedy’s (RFK) decision to run for president in 1968, and the presidential campaign in New York State; RFK’s relationship with Lyndon Baines Johnson, and Johnson’s decision not to run for reelection in 1968; negotiations with the Eugene J. McCarthy campaign over electoral delegates, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-FJB-01
Burns discusses the long debates among Robert F. Kennedy’s (RFK) staff and advisors over whether or not he should enter the 1968 presidential race, efforts to put together a California delegation to represent RFK, Jesse M. Unruh’s relationship with Lyndon Baines Johnson and RFK, and the organization of RFK’s 1968 campaign in California, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-MGB-01
Bundy discusses RFK’s work in the John F. Kennedy Administration and problems switching over to the Lyndon B. Johnson Administration, among other issues.