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Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-PBE-03
Edelman discusses Robert F. Kennedy’s (RFK) 1968 Washington D.C. presidential campaign, RFK’s farm program, and RFK’s California 1968 presidential debate debacle with Eugene J. McCarthy, 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-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
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-05
This interview covers the Water Quality Control Act debate of 1965, Water Quality Control Act legislation, and water shortages in New York City, among other topics.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-WHP-04
This interview covers Robert F. Kennedy’s [RFK] interest and involvement in auto safety, RFK’s interactions with other senators, and public opinion on auto safety, 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-WHO-02
This interview covers Orrick’s time with the Foreign Service and antitrust division, communications between the White House and State Department, and Robert F. Kennedy’s [RFK] interests in the antitrust division, 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.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JVL-01
This interview focuses on the transit strike in New York City, Lindsay and Robert F. Kennedy’s [RFK] collaborations on New York City matters, and reflections on RFK’s understanding of public life and the cities, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-TRK-01
This interview focuses on Robert F. Kennedy’s [RFK] 1964 campaign in New York, Kupferman’s collaboration with RFK on bills while in the House of Representatives, and RFK’s impact on New York City and national politics, among other issues.