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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.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-10-06-B
ST14
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-B452-34-62
President John F. Kennedy prepares to press a button to inaugurate a Masonic meeting in Chicago, Illinois, during a congressional campaign trip to Muskegon County Airport in Muskegon, Michigan. Also pictured: Congressional candidate from Michigan, Neil Staebler (standing at right, partially out of frame); newsreel photographer for United Press Movietone, Thomas J. Craven, Sr.; White House Communications Agency (WHCA) officer, Joe Taylor; White House Secret Service agents, Walt Coughlin and Bill Duncan. Air Force One is visible in the background.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-B452-33-62
President John F. Kennedy prepares to press a button to inaugurate a Masonic meeting in Chicago, Illinois, during a congressional campaign trip to Muskegon County Airport in Muskegon, Michigan. Also pictured: Governor of Michigan, John B. Swainson; newsreel photographer for United Press Movietone, Thomas J. Craven, Sr.; Washington political reporter for the New York Times, Tom Wicker; White House Secret Service agents, Bob Lilley and Roy Kellerman. Air Force One is visible in the background.