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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-WJH-01
In this interview Hartigan discusses meeting John F. Kennedy [JFK] for the first time; working with Kenneth P. O’Donnell on JFK’s 1952 Senate campaign; the Democratic Party in Massachusetts; JFK as a Senator; JFK’s try for the vice presidential nomination in 1956; the 1960 Democratic National Convention; the 1960 West Virginia and Wisconsin presidential primaries; traveling with JFK during his 1960 campaign; working in the White House and traveling with President JFK; moving over to the Post Office Department; and JFK’s assassination, 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-RFK-04
In this interview Robert F. Kennedy [RFK] discusses American aid to Argentina; American, British, and French involvement in Africa; the 1962 executive order about segregation in federally-funded housing; appointing African-American judges; changes John F. Kennedy [JFK] was contemplating in the Alliance for Progress; the Dominican crisis; the wheat sale to the Soviet Union; the Bobby Baker case; preparing for JFK’s 1964 campaign; RFK’s return to work after JFK’s assassination and disagreements among the Cabinet members and under President Lyndon B. Johnson; changes in White House staff and the Democratic Party; RFK’s political plans for after 1964; and JFK’s opinions of his staff and appointees, among other issues.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-11-20-E
AR41, ST33
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0924-006
This file contains policy statements issued by the Advisory Council of the Democratic National Committee. Included are several pamphlets regarding foreign policy, the space program, and the Democratic party.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0924-005
This file contains policy statements issued by the Advisory Council of the Democratic National Committee. Included are pamphlets regarding natural resources, a proposal for a National Peace Agency, defense disarmament, education, urban and suburban issues, and nuclear testing.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0924-004
This file contains policy statements issued by the Advisory Council of the Democratic National Committee. Included are several pamphlets regarding military policy, the Democratic agenda, and farm issues.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0924-003
This file contains policy statements issued by the Advisory Council of the Democratic National Committee.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0924-002
This file contains policy statements issued by the Advisory Council of the Democratic National Committee.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0924-001
This file contains documents issued by the Advisory Council of the Democratic National Committee. Items include an index to all documents, information on the authorization and organization of the Advisory Council, and meeting agendas and minutes.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0924-007
This file contains policy statements issued by the Advisory Council of the Democratic National Committee. These items were added after the main packet of statements was assembled.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1029-015
This folder contains copies of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy at the Democratic Party’s kick-off dinner for the 1960 presidential campaign held at the Sheraton Park Hotel in Washington, D.C. In his speech Senator Kennedy discusses the country’s need for a strong Democratic leader in the White House and a change from the policies of President Dwight D. Eisenhower's administration.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C410-4-63
President John F. Kennedy visits with officials and entertainers participating in a fundraising event for the Democratic Party, planned for January of 1964. Left to right: Chairman of the Democratic National Committee (DNC), John M. Bailey; composer, Richard Adler; singer, actor, and civil rights activist, Lena Horne; Vice-Chairwoman of the DNC, Margaret B. Price; actor, Carol Lawrence; President Kennedy; Chairman of the Third Inaugural Anniversary Salute, Sidney Salomon, Jr.; Secretary of the DNC, Dorothy Vredenburgh Bush. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C410-3-63
President John F. Kennedy visits with officials and entertainers participating in a fundraising event for the Democratic Party, planned for January of 1964. Left to right: Chairman of the Democratic National Committee (DNC), John M. Bailey; composer, Richard Adler; singer, actor, and civil rights activist, Lena Horne; Vice-Chairwoman of the DNC, Margaret B. Price; actor, Carol Lawrence; President Kennedy; Chairman of the Third Inaugural Anniversary Salute, Sidney Salomon, Jr.; Secretary of the DNC, Dorothy Vredenburgh Bush. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C410-2-63
President John F. Kennedy visits with officials and entertainers participating in a fundraising event for the Democratic Party, planned for January of 1964. Left to right: Chairman of the Democratic National Committee (DNC), John M. Bailey; composer, Richard Adler; singer, actor, and civil rights activist, Lena Horne; Vice-Chairwoman of the DNC, Margaret B. Price; actor, Carol Lawrence; President Kennedy; Chairman of the Third Inaugural Anniversary Salute, Sidney Salomon, Jr.; Secretary of the DNC, Dorothy Vredenburgh Bush. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C410-1-63
President John F. Kennedy visits with officials and entertainers participating in a fundraising event for the Democratic Party, planned for January of 1964. Left to right: Chairman of the Democratic National Committee (DNC), John M. Bailey; composer, Richard Adler; singer, actor, and civil rights activist, Lena Horne; Vice-Chairwoman of the DNC, Margaret B. Price; actor, Carol Lawrence; President Kennedy; Chairman of the Third Inaugural Anniversary Salute, Sidney Salomon, Jr.; Secretary of the DNC, Dorothy Vredenburgh Bush. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR8252-B
President John F. Kennedy visits with officials and entertainers participating in a fundraising event for the Democratic Party, planned for January of 1964. Left to right: Chairman of the Democratic National Committee (DNC), John M. Bailey; composer, Richard Adler; singer, actor, and civil rights activist, Lena Horne; Vice-Chairwoman of the DNC, Margaret B. Price; actor, Carol Lawrence; President Kennedy; Chairman of the Third Inaugural Anniversary Salute, Sidney Salomon, Jr.; Secretary of the DNC, Dorothy Vredenburgh Bush. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.