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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-AUG-01
In this interview Heckscher discusses John F. Kennedy [JFK] and Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis as an “inspiration to cultural life”; Heckscher’s involvement in government affairs prior to becoming a Special Consultant to the President; the invitation of 168 artists to JFK’s 1961 inauguration and its impact; how Heckscher came to work for the White House; discussing Heckscher’s position with Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr.; the reasoning behind the creation of the new position of Special Consultant on the Arts and the favorable public reaction to it; enlarging the definition of “The Arts,” especially regarding architecture; Arthur Goldberg; the establishment of the Freedom Medal; creating the President’s Advisory Committee on the Arts through executive order; personal impressions of JFK; setting up Heckscher’s office and staff; how Heckscher was meant to advise JFK and what his position entailed; the Cultural Center [Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts]; conversations with JFK; Mrs. Kennedy’s expansive work for the arts; the arts as part of national policy; working with other White House staff members and other Departments; designing special postage stamps; what the President’s role in the arts should be; and the Fine Arts Commission, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JWM-02
This interview focuses on federal salary reform during the Kennedy administration, equal employment for women and African Americans, and the Presidential Medals of Freedom project, among other topics.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JKG-03
Galbraith discusses Jacqueline B. Kennedy’s trip to India and Pakistan, her strained relationship with the press after the assassination, and their friendship with the Kennedy family, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-FF-02
Frankfurter discusses President John F. Kennedy’s Inauguration, Harold Laski’s relationship with the Kennedy family, the problems with the Supreme Court, and President Kennedy’s speech about Medical Aid, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-RVF-01
In this interview Fitzgerald discusses his first time meeting John F. Kennedy [JFK]; JFK’s campaign visit to South Dakota in September 1960; the importance of agriculture in JFK’s Administration; the reaction to JFK’s death in agricultural fields; and the role of agricultural committees in civil defense, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-WCW-01
Williams discusses John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] interest and support for the space program, his visits with JFK regarding space missions, and the Mercury Program and Redstone missions, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-DPM-01
Moynihan discusses his role in the Department of Labor, his work on various political campaigns, Unions, the Federal pay policy, and the creation of a civil honor system and the Presidential Medal of Freedom, among other issues.