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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-TGW-02
In this interview Wicker discusses John F. Kennedy's [JFK] unique way of giving speeches; Lyndon B. Johnson’s unhappiness with his position as Vice President; Anthony J. Celebrezze’s appointment to the Cabinet, 1962; Wicker’s sources for Kennedy Without Tears; traveling with JFK to Texas in November, 1963; the motorcade through Dallas on November 22, 1963; the confusion after the shooting and learning what happened; gathering information from witnesses and hospital staff at Parkland Hospital; the announcement of JFK’s death and the general atmosphere after; Johnson’s swearing in as President; reporting on the day’s events from the airport; and the rapid transition to the Johnson White House, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-TGW-01
In this interview Wicker discusses early impressions of John F. Kennedy [JFK], 1952–1961; Lyndon B. Johnson campaigning for JFK in the South, 1960; Richard M. Nixon and Henry Cabot Lodge’s 1960 presidential campaign; JFK and Johnson in the August 1960 special session of Congress; Wicker’s first interview with President JFK for the New York Times, 1961; building a rapport with JFK’s staff; various Times articles, by Wicker and others, about the Kennedy Administration and White House reactions to them; Wicker’s arguments with Pierre E.G. Salinger over certain articles; year-end briefings in Palm Beach; and President JFK’s press conferences, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-LCW-05
White discusses the qualities and responsibilities of the White House staff during John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] presidency and touches upon some of them during Lyndon B. Johnson’s presidency as well. White also discusses what his own responsibilities included, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JOP-01
Powers discusses building the White House fireplace.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-NCP-01
This interview focuses on Pierce’s interactions with the Kennedy family, John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] use of the Ushers’ Office, and the aftermath of JFK’s assassination, among other topics.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JJM-02
This interview focuses on John F. Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign and the inner workings of the White House staff during the Kennedy administration, among other topics.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JAJR-01
This interview covers Rowley serving on Harry S. Truman’s and Dwight Eisenhower’s security details, the operations of the Secret Service during the Kennedy administration, and the aftermath of John F. Kennedy’s assassination, among other topics.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-WWR-01
This interview focuses on Rostow’s professional relationship with John F. Kennedy, the Kennedy administration’s policy towards Laos, Vietnam, Cuba, and Europe, and the operations of the White House during the Kennedy administration, among other topics.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-APR-01
This interview focuses on the James M. Landis Report, Commission appointments and the Kennedy Administration, and relationships between agencies, among other topics.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-BHR-03
This interview focuses on the operations of the State Department during the Kennedy administration, the relationships between government agencies, and the transition to the Johnson administration, among other topics.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JRK-02
In this interview Ketchum discusses the history and staff of the White House Curatorial Office, donations and offers to the White House, Henry du Pont, Stephane Boudin and Sister Parrish, Jacqueline Kennedy’s role in managing the White House restoration, White House art collection and the Fine Arts Committee, among other topics.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JRK-03
In this interview Ketchum discusses the criticism of the White House restoration, renovation of the Blue Room, Henry F. du Pont and Stephane Boudin’s roles in the restoration, and working with Jacqueline Kennedy among other topics.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JRK-01
In this interview Ketchum focuses on the White House restoration, establishment of the Fine Arts Committee and the White House Historical Association, Jacqueline Kennedy's involvement, Ketchum’s interactions with the Kennedy children, and the preparation of the White House for President Kennedy’s funeral, among other topics.