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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-TB-01
Bilodeau discusses his friendship with Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr., and John F. Kennedy, compares the two brothers, and tells humorous anecdotes about the Kennedy family, among other issues
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-KLB-10
In this interview, Billings discusses the Kennedy family’s weekend getaways to Glen Ora, Camp David and Wexford, as well as what it was like for the Kennedys to live in the White House, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-HL-01
Henry LaMar (1906-1985) was the Harvard University football coach from 1932 to 1972. This interview focuses on the Kennedy brothers’ time playing football for Harvard University.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-BAJ-01
In this interview Jacobson discusses meeting John F. Kennedy [JFK] at Harvard University in 1936 and interactions with him at the school; visiting the Cape with the Kennedy family, 1937–1938; JFK’s plans for after his Harvard graduation; JFK’s 1946 congressional campaign; flying back with JFK from the 1960 Democratic National Convention; interactions with the Kennedy boys at Harvard; social interactions with JFK; visiting JFK in Washington, D.C.; JFK’s distrust of Fidel Castro; and Jacobson’s long relationship with JFK and the Kennedy family, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-HDT-01
In this interview Tinker discusses John F. Kennedy [JFK] at Choate Academy, including JFK’s poor health; his relationship with Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. and with his parents; JFK’s friends at Choate; the Muckers Club; and comparisons of how JFK was portrayed after his death, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JW-02
Whittaker discusses outdoor trips, such as river and ski trips, that he took with Robert F. Kennedy [RFK] and his family, touching upon the competitive nature of the Kennedys as well as RFK’s personality. Whittaker also discusses the moments that led up to RFK’s presidential candidacy (1968), among other issues.