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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-HHH-01
Humphrey discusses first impressions of JFK, their shared service on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, political wrangling over the Democratic vice presidential candidacy in 1956, 1960 Democratic primaries and Presidential election.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-WJH-01
In this interview Hartigan discusses meeting John F. Kennedy [JFK] for the first time; working with Kenneth P. O’Donnell on JFK’s 1952 Senate campaign; the Democratic Party in Massachusetts; JFK as a Senator; JFK’s try for the vice presidential nomination in 1956; the 1960 Democratic National Convention; the 1960 West Virginia and Wisconsin presidential primaries; traveling with JFK during his 1960 campaign; working in the White House and traveling with President JFK; moving over to the Post Office Department; and JFK’s assassination, 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-PF-01
Fitzgerald discusses her involvement in organizing women’s teas and receptions for Kennedy’s 1952 senatorial campaign; 1958 senatorial campaign; and 1960 presidential primary and presidential campaign.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JTC-01
In this interview Conway discusses the 1956 Democratic National Convention; early interactions with John F. Kennedy [JFK] and Robert F. Kennedy [RFK]; the McClellan Committee and various hearings; Walter Reuther; RFK’s relationship with Senator John L. McClellan; major events for the United Automobile Workers [UAW] and political factors and decisions; the 1960 Democratic National Convention; the issue of UAW endorsement of a single Democratic presidential candidate in 1960; Lyndon B. Johnson and the UAW; the 1960 presidential primaries and general election; and the attempt to influence JFK’s choice for a running mate in 1960, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JWW-01
Wine discusses the issue of religion during John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] presidential campaign (1960). He covers JFK’s feelings towards religion, navigating through the campaign’s religious opposition, and specific moments such as JFK’s Houston speech, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-EFW-01
Williams discusses her involvement in John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] congressional campaigns in 1946, 1952, and 1958. She also discusses her involvement in JFK’s presidential campaign in 1960, specifically covering the campaigns in Wisconsin and West Virginia, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-PES-01
Salinger discusses his Senate work with Robert F. Kennedy, his introduction to John F. Kennedy and work coordinating press relations on the 1960 campaign; 1960 Democratic primaries in Wisconsin and West Virginia, 1960 DNC, the Kennedy-Nixon debates.