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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-DH-01
In this interview Henderson discusses working at the United States Embassy in Peru under President Dwight D. Eisenhower; his daily routine and responsibilities as economic counselor; the Point Four Program and Peru; Peruvian elections; James I. Loeb as the U.S. Ambassador to Peru and changes and tensions within the Embassy; the military coup in Peru and the events leading up to it; Haya de la Torre’s self-destructive behavior in the Peruvian presidential election; working at the Embassy in Peru after the coup and after Loeb leaves his position; pressure on the United States from Peruvian authorities; the issue of U.S. non recognition of the military leaders; Canadian and British interests in Peru; John Wesley Jones as the U.S. Ambassador to Peru; problems with military governments and transitions; Henderson’s daily routine and responsibilities as the U.S. Ambassador to Bolivia; his first few weeks in Bolivia; John F. Kennedy [JFK] and Bolivian President Victor Paz Estenssoro; Henderson’s impressions of JFK; American hostages in Bolivia in late 1963; the military coup in Bolivia and the events leading up to it; the political breakdown of Bolivia; and political and military maneuvering in other Latin American countries, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-GAH-01
In this interview Harrison discusses his interactions with John F. Kennedy [JFK] beginning when JFK was a congressman; the American Veterans Committee’s interest in JFK; JFK’s personal interactions with journalists; The New Republic’s support for Adlai E. Stevenson over the years and then for JFK in 1960; Stevenson’s position within JFK’s Administration; an article about the Bay of Pigs that Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr., asked Harrison to pull; and Harrison’s opinion of JFK as President, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-WBB-01
Benton discusses his memories of John F. Kennedy (JFK) as a senator, his impressions of JFK’s political and intellectual skill, and problems that Benton encountered with U.S. political appointments to United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-BLB-02
In this interview Boutin discusses New Hampshire politics; presidential elections and Democratic National Conventions from 1956 through 1968; various staff members of John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] presidential campaign from 1956 to 1960; JFK’s presidential campaign in several different states; the 1960 presidential primary in New Hampshire; working as the Administrator of the General Services Administration [GSA], including public works projects, federal buildings and sites, reorganization of GSA structure and personnel, and working with Congress and other federal agencies on GSA matters; the National Archives and Records Administration and presidential libraries; the Democratic National Committee during JFK’s Administration; Boutin’s memories of immediately following JFK’s assassination in 1963; tensions between Robert F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson; and “Johnson people” versus “Kennedy people,” among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-WOD-01
Douglas discusses his memories of the Kennedy family, John F. Kennedy as a young man, Congressman, and as President, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-RD-03
(1927 - ) Lawyer, assistant to President John F. Kennedy [JFK] (1960 – 1963) discusses work onJFK’s 1952 campaign for Senate, Massachusetts politics in the 1950s, work on JFK’s
1960 presidential campaign, and working in the Kennedy Administration, among other
issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-FGD-01
In this interview Dutton discusses his personal and working relationships with Robert F. Kennedy [RFK]; his role in Lyndon B. Johnson’s 1964 presidential campaign; RFK’s staff from 1964 to 1968; and RFK’s 1968 presidential campaign, 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
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-RAW-02
Wallace discusses John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] campaigns from 1956 to 1961, as well as the Kennedy Administration through JFK’s assassination. He discusses his role as an assistant secretary and his work regarding the Bureau of the Mint and the United States Secret Service, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-DPM-01
Moynihan discusses his role in the Department of Labor, his work on various political campaigns, Unions, the Federal pay policy, and the creation of a civil honor system and the Presidential Medal of Freedom, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JRR-04
This interview focuses on the impact of John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] assassination on Robert F. Kennedy’s [RFK] role in the Justice Department, Reilly’s appointment to the Federal Trade Commission, and RFK’s 1968 presidential campaign, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JRR-01
This interview focuses on Reilly’s first interactions with the Kennedys, involvement in the 1960 campaign for John F. Kennedy, and role in the Justice Department under Robert F. Kennedy from 1960 - 1963, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-MSG-02
Gwirtzman discusses working on RFK’s senate staff, working with Edward M. Kennedy’s senate staff, and assisting on New York state campaigns, among other issues.