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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-AJH-01
Houvouras discusses JFK’s appeal to labor businessmen during the 1960 Democratic Primary in West Virginia, the religious issue in the presidential campaign in West Virginia, President JFK’s economic policies and New Frontier programs, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-VJG-01
Gabriel discusses the 1960 Democratic primary campaign in Harrison County and Clarksburg, West Virginia, the impact that John F. Kennedy (JFK) had on the people of West Virginia, and how West Virginians responded to JFK’s domestic programs as president, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JTC-01
In this interview Conway discusses the 1956 Democratic National Convention; early interactions with John F. Kennedy [JFK] and Robert F. Kennedy [RFK]; the McClellan Committee and various hearings; Walter Reuther; RFK’s relationship with Senator John L. McClellan; major events for the United Automobile Workers [UAW] and political factors and decisions; the 1960 Democratic National Convention; the issue of UAW endorsement of a single Democratic presidential candidate in 1960; Lyndon B. Johnson and the UAW; the 1960 presidential primaries and general election; and the attempt to influence JFK’s choice for a running mate in 1960, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JGF-01
Feild discusses the 1960 Democratic National Convention, 1960 Presidential campaign, the President’s Committee on Equal Employment Opportunity, and Plans for Progress, among other issues.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1042-015
This folder contains telegrams, newspaper clippings, press releases, and West Virginia tour schedules. Topics include the 1960 presidential campaign, the role of religion in the campaign, and labor unions.