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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JOFH-01
Henning discusses John F. Kennedy’s presidential candidacy, his role as Under Secretary of Labor during Kennedy’s administration and his impressions of Robert F. Kennedy’s 1968 presidential campaign, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-WCB-03
Battle discusses the effect of racism and John F. Kennedy's (JFK) Catholicism on the 1960 primary and presidential elections in West Virginia and Virginia; JFK’s presidential campaigns in those states; Howard W. Smith’s control of the House Rules Committee; and Robert F. Kennedy’s 1968 presidential campaign.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JRL-01
In this interview Lewis discusses President John F. Kennedy on civil rights; Robert F. Kennedy [RFK] as Attorney General and civil rights; working on RFK’s 1968 presidential campaign; RFK’s assassination, 1968; J. Edgar Hoover and FBI investigations of the civil rights movement; discrimination, hatred, and violence; and the march from Selma to Montgomery and “Bloody Sunday,” 1965, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-EAG-04
Graves discusses his role as a black member in RFK’s presidential campaign (1968), the racial dynamics that existed within RFK’s campaign, campaigning in Indiana, Nebraska, Oregon, and California, and the importance of the Omaha University student volunteers for RFK’s Nebraska primary win, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-EAG-03
Graves discusses his role as a black member in RFK’s presidential campaign (1968), the racism that existed within RFK’s campaign, campaigning in Indiana, and the impact Martin Luther King Jr.’s death had on RFK and his campaign, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-EAG-02
Graves discusses his role as a black member in RFK’s presidential campaign (1968), what the dynamics of RFK’s campaign staff looked like, especially pertaining to the lack of black staff members, and issues regarding outreach to black communities in New York and Indiana, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-EAG-01
Graves discusses his knowledge of and involvement in, Robert F. Kennedy’s presidential campaign announcement, the complications surrounding the Indiana primary campaign, issues relating to its organization, non-experienced staff, reaching out to black and minority communities, and Senator Edward M. Kennedy and Franklin W. Holgate’s roles and impact, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JHG-02
Glenn discusses personal relationship with Robert F. Kennedy, working on the 1968 presidential campaign, personal anecdotes, and RFK’s political and personal philosophy, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-ROE-01
Rowland discusses his association with Robert F. Kennedy [RFK], RFK’s personality, his involvement with civil rights, the impact of his brother’s death, RFK’s relationship with the press and senate colleagues, his thoughts on President Johnson, his thoughts on running for Vice President, his position on Vietnam, the feud between RFK and John V. Lindsay, and RFK’s relationship with Jacqueline B. Kennedy Onassis and Red Fay’s book, among other issues.
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-PBE-02
Edelman discusses Theodore H. White’s 1968 book The Making of the President, developing Robert F. Kennedy’s 1968 presidential campaign speeches, and Lyndon B. Johnson’s withdrawal from the 1968 presidential race, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JWD-03
In this interview Douglas discusses organizing the March on Washington, government collaborations with civil rights leaders, and Robert F. Kennedy’s role in the march, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JTC-03
In this interview Conway discusses getting Martin Luther King out of jail in Birmingham, Alabama, in 1963; Robert F. Kennedy’s [RFK] view of King and his actions; the March on Washington; working with RFK and the Justice Department on civil rights legislation; Walter Reuther; Conway’s decision to leave John F. Kennedy’s Administration and working on legislation from the outside; the Community Action Program; working with Senator RFK during the Johnson Administration; Senator RFK’s involvement in the labor movement; Jesse M. Unruh, RFK, and the 1968 California presidential primary; Department of Urban Affairs legislation; getting accelerated public works legislation through Congress; Housing and Home Finance Agency staff members; and the attempt to pick up congressional seats in 1962 and 1964, 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-OCC-01
Carr discusses Democratic politics in Mississippi; segregation, racism and the civil rights movement; the Justice Department’s involvement in desegregation and voter registration during the John F. Kennedy administration; and Robert F. Kennedy’s 1968 presidential run, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-DWB-01
Burke discusses Edward M. Kennedy and Robert F. Kennedy’s (RFK) relationship in the Senate, and differences between the operations of their Senate offices; the Vietnam War; long deliberations about whether or not RFK should enter the 1968 presidential race; and RFK’s 1968 campaign, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-RCW-03
Wade discusses Robert F. Kennedy’s [RFK] presidential campaign in Indiana (1968), Richard G. Hatcher’s role in the campaign as mayor in Gary, Indiana, and conflicts regarding racism in Indiana, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-RCW-02
Wade discusses his and Richard J. Daley’s involvement in Robert F. Kennedy’s [RFK] presidential campaigns in Illinois and Indiana (1968), conflicts that arose during them, and Richard G. Hatcher’s role as mayor in Gary, Indiana, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-GCS-02
This interview focuses on the role of media in Robert F. Kennedy’s [RFK] 1968 campaign, television spots during the campaign, and RFK’s social and political relationships, among other topics.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-BM-01
Marshall discusses his work on civil rights issues with Robert F. Kennedy during their time in the Department of Justice, FBI’s use of wiretapping and other electronic surveillance against Martin Luther King, Jr.; and Robert Kennedy's 1964 Senate and 1968 Presidential campaigns.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-WAH-01
In this interview Harriman discusses his role in the State Department and how it developed over time; Robert F. Kennedy’s [RFK] work on the Special Committee for Counter Insurgency in Latin America; various criticisms of RFK’s travels and his work on the counter insurgency committee, especially by the younger generation; how Lyndon B. Johnson supported RFK in his 1964 Senate campaign; RFK’s trip to Africa; and RFK and Vietnam, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-MSG-05
Gwirtzman discusses RFK’s 1968 presidential campaign in Oregon and California, among other issues.