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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-RFK-09
In this interview Robert F. Kennedy [RFK] discusses John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] decision to enter politics right after WWII; JFK’s campaign for the House of Representatives and Kennedy family and supporters’ roles in it; JFK as a campaigner, strengths and weaknesses; traveling around the world with JFK in 1951 and meeting foreign leaders; JFK’s interest in foreign affairs while in Congress; JFK’s 1952 Senate campaign; the Massachusetts Democratic Party; Adlai E. Stevenson; Paul A. Dever; the tea parties for JFK’s campaigns; the organization of JFK’s 1952 campaign; and the 1956 Democratic National Convention and the question of the vice-presidential nomination, among other issues.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0896-005
This folder contains a transcript of remarks given by Senator John F. Kennedy on a closed circuit television program, and a press release of a speech given by the Senator. In his remarks Senator Kennedy discusses the 1956 Presidential campaign, including foreign policy and economic issues under President Eisenhower’s administration, and the differences between the Republican and Democratic parties.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0895-028
This folder contains copies of press releases of Senator John F. Kennedy’s address at a Democratic rally in Owensboro, Kentucky. In his speech the Senator discusses President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s administration including economic issues, foreign policy, the need for greater Democratic leadership, and the 1956 presidential campaign. Of note is a draft with notations by Senator Kennedy.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0895-024
This folder contains press releases of Senator John F. Kennedy's introduction and nomination of former Governor of Illinois Adlai Stevenson for the office of President of the United States at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois. In his introduction the Senator discusses Governor Stevenson's candidacy, foreign policy, and economic issues.