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Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JTC-02
In this interview Conway discusses working with John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] 1960 presidential campaign; the negative reaction to the choice of Lyndon B. Johnson for JFK’s running mate; labor leadership and JFK’s campaign; unions and the religious issue during the 1960 election; discussing presidential appointments with JFK after the election; Conway’s role in JFK’s Administration; the Housing and Home Finance Agency, legislation, and working with Congress; accelerated public works, the Department of Commerce, and problems with the extent of presidential powers; Walter Reuther and his relationship with JFK; confrontations between Johnson and Robert F. Kennedy [RFK]; working with RFK on civil rights marches and their legislative demands; and interactions with RFK from 1964 through 1968, among other issues.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-04-30-E
KN15
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-21240
President John F. Kennedy (right, at microphones) addresses delegates to a conference on voter registration sponsored by the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) Committee on Political Education (COPE). Standing behind President Kennedy are (L-R): National Director of COPE, James L. McDevitt; unidentified; and National Director of the COPE Voter Registration Campaign, Roy Reuther. Also pictured: White House Communications Agency (WHCA) officer, Oscar N. Smith; and Chief of White House Police, Major Ralph C. "Smokey" Stover. Rose Garden, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-21239
President John F. Kennedy (center right, at microphones) addresses delegates to a conference on voter registration sponsored by the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) Committee on Political Education (COPE). Standing behind President Kennedy are (L-R): National Director of COPE, James L. McDevitt; unidentified; and National Director of the COPE Voter Registration Campaign, Roy Reuther. Special Assistant to the President, Kenneth P. O'Donnell, and White House Secret Service agent, Dick Johnsen (both mostly in shadow), stand in the West Wing Colonnade. Also pictured: Chief of White House Police, Major Ralph C. "Smokey" Stover; and White House Communications Agency (WHCA) officer, Oscar N. Smith. Rose Garden, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-21238
President John F. Kennedy (center, in foreground) greets delegates to a conference on voter registration sponsored by the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) Committee on Political Education (COPE). Standing on steps at right are (L-R): National Director of the COPE Voter Registration Campaign, Roy Reuther; unidentified; and National Director of COPE, James L. McDevitt. Also pictured: White House Communications Agency (WHCA) officer, Oscar N. Smith; and Chief of White House Police, Major Ralph C. "Smokey" Stover. Rose Garden, White House, Washington, D.C.