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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-RFK-02
In this interview Robert F. Kennedy [RFK] discusses the 1961 Berlin crisis; American forces, military and diplomatic, in Germany; John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] recommendation for Americans to have fallout shelters; nuclear testing; problems with the Department of State; the start of the conflict in Vietnam, 1961; the Department of Justice under RFK and organized crime; RFK’s difficult relationship with J. Edgar Hoover; the wiretapping bill; new federal judgeships in 1961 and other presidential appointments; the Alliance for Progress; Red China; crises during JFK’s presidency and how he was an optimist; RFK’s move for an income tax increase during the Berlin crisis; RFK’s disagreements with President JFK; indecisiveness over picking JFK’s running mate, 1960; the missile gap; fighting and UN operations in the Congo; Nikita S. Khrushchev’s speeches; RFK’s 1962 trip to Japan, Indonesia, Germany, and other countries; the release of Allen L. Pope; Dutch disputes in Southeast Asia; the 1961 crisis in the Dominican Republic and the assassination of Rafael Leonidas Trujillo Molina; the 1962 disarmament conference in Geneva; Edward M. Kennedy’s 1962 campaign for U.S. Senate; the Kennedy family national and political reputation; the Justice Department under RFK and civil rights; and the 1962 steel crisis, among other issues.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0897-013
This folder contains a copy and draft of Senator John F. Kennedy's speech given at a luncheon of the New England Publishers Association held in Boston, Massachusetts. In his speech the Senator discusses labor issues, including legislation to end labor racketeering and to ensure fair labor standards and practices. Of note is a draft with notations by Senator Kennedy.
Textual folder
James V. Bennett Personal Papers
JVBPP-011-008
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1049-001
This folder contains press releases concerning the 1960 presidential campaign; Senator John F. Kennedy’s tour schedule for Oregon; the Area Redevelopment Bill; the Minimum Wage Bill; James R. “Jimmy” Hoffa, President of the Teamsters Union, and his ties to organized crime; Soviet Union Premier Nikita Khrushchev and the Cold War; and the role of religion in the 1960 presidential campaign.