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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.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0893a-006
This folder contains a press release and copies of Senator John F. Kennedy's speech at the University of Montreal in Montreal, Canada. In his speech the Senator discusses the history of Canada's relationship with the United States and the importance of maintaining strong ties. Senator Kennedy also addresses trade issues, the present tension between the two countries regarding the construction of the Saint Lawrence Seaway, and the differences between U.S. and Canadian legislative procedures. Of note are copies with notations by the Senator.