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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JCD-01
Donovan discusses Maine politics, Secretaries of Labor Arthur J. Goldberg and W. Willard Wirtz, and John F. Kennedy administration labor policy, 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
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-RD-02
Donahue discusses recruiting talent for the John F. Kennedy (JFK) administration, working with the Dwight D. Eisenhower administration, and JFK’s treatment of his staff and cabinet, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-RD-01
Donahue discusses his work on John F. Kennedy’s (JFK) 1952 and 1958 Senate campaigns and 1960 presidential campaign, and JFK’s involvement in Massachusetts and national politics during that time period, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-MAD-01
Donahue discusses John F. Kennedy (JFK) and Foster Furcolo’s relationship, JFK and Paul A. Dever’s 1952 political campaigns, and JFK’s 1956 vice presidential bid, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-RBD-01
Docking discusses his relationship with John F. Kennedy, the state of the Kansas Democrats, and the 1960 Democratic National Convention, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-PRD-01
Dixon discusses the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) relationship with the White House, the FTC’s reorganization, and the anti-business image of the John F. Kennedy Administration, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JDD-01
De Blieux discusses John F. Kennedy’s (JFK) 1956 vice presidential bid, the Civil Rights Commission advisory council, and Louisiana’s civil rights issues during JFK’s presidency, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-MWD-01
Davis discusses John F. Kennedy's (JFK) congressional staff, his temperament, working style, and interests while in the House of Representatives; his 1952 senatorial campaign; and conflicts over hiring his senate staff, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JMD-01
Dalton discusses Missouri’s issues with John F. Kennedy’s (JFK) 1960 presidential campaign, working with JFK’s White House staff, and the Southern Governors’ Conference, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-HWF-01
In this interview Fitzpatrick discusses his role in Massachusetts politics and fundraising efforts for John F. Kennedy [JFK] and the Democratic Party; the 1952 Massachusetts Senate race; the attempt to get JFK the nomination for Vice President at the 1956 Democratic National Convention; JFK’s relationship with several different political figures; and his personal interactions with JFK, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-RVF-01
In this interview Fitzgerald discusses his first time meeting John F. Kennedy [JFK]; JFK’s campaign visit to South Dakota in September 1960; the importance of agriculture in JFK’s Administration; the reaction to JFK’s death in agricultural fields; and the role of agricultural committees in civil defense, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JFF-01
Feeney discusses Kennedy’s congressional campaigns, his early legislation issues as a young congressman, and the 1960 Democratic National Convention, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-EDJM-01
This interview focuses on John F. Kennedy’s time as a senator from Massachusetts, the inner working of Massachusetts politics, and the 1960 Kennedy campaign, among other topics.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-LEM-03
In this interview Martin discusses helping fill government positions after John F. Kennedy [JFK] is elected President, 1960; the appointment of African American judges, including Thurgood Marshall to the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit; providing African American candidates for different agency positions; civil rights crises during JFK’s Administration; Lee White as the White House advisor on civil rights; the civil rights bill introduced in 1963; religious groups in the civil rights movement; the issue of “white backlash”; and working for President JFK versus working for President Lyndon B. Johnson, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JFE-03
English discusses the 1968 senate race, the Vietnam War issue, and RFK’s decision to run for presidency, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JFE-02
English discusses RFK’s 1964 senatorial campaign, the New York leadership fight in 1965, and the 1966 governor’s race, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JFE-01
English discusses leadership in New York, RFK’s 1964 senate campaign, and major issues during the campaign, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-RE-04
Eldridge discusses the 1968 Senate race and Robert F. Kennedy’s 1968 Presidential campaign, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-RE-02
Eldridge discusses the 1967 Tammany Hall Leadership fight and Robert F. Kennedy’s feeling toward the reformers, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-RE-01
Eldridge discusses Robert F. Kennedy’s (RFK) 1964 New York senatorial campaign, the 1966 New York surrogate court’s race, and Frank O’Connor’s 1966 gubernatorial campaign, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-PBE-08
Edelman discusses the 1967 New York constitutional convention, the 1960s US hunger crisis, and Robert F. Kennedy's 1967 speeches and statements, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-PBE-07
Eldelman discusses the 1966 New York transit strike, the 1966 minimum wage bill, and reflects on his work for Robert F. Kennedy, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-PBE-06
Edelman discusses Robert F. Kennedy's (RFK) 1966 trip to Mississippi, New York politics, social legislation including medicaid, social security, and welfare, and Frank O’Connor’s 1966 New York gubernatorial campaign, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-PBE-05
Edelman discusses Robert F. Kennedy's (RFK) 1965 legislative agenda, speeches, and statements, RFK’s relationship with Jacob K. Javits, and RFK’s support of community action, among other issues.