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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-LHH-01
In this interview Hodges discusses the 1956 and 1960 Democratic National Conventions; the 1960 National Governors’ Conference; John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] 1960 presidential campaign; the Department of Commerce, including reorganization, agencies within the Department, and relations with other groups; establishing the U.S. Travel Service; the Business Advisory Council; businessmen and government; the economic recession in 1960–1961; the Area Redevelopment Act; the 1962 rise in steel prices; balance of payments; and trips abroad, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-EAD-01
Dragon discusses his memories of the 1960 presidential campaign, his work for Agency for International Development, and his work on John F. Kennedy’s stockpile investigation, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-SJE-01
Ervin discusses JFK’s relationship with southern senators, the McClellan Committee, the Civil Rights Bill of 1963 and Ervin’s opposition to the bill, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-HHW-01
Wilson discusses his involvement in the gubernatorial and presidential campaigns of 1960 in the state of North Carolina. He also touches upon the delegation of staff positions within the Kennedy Administration, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JTS-01
This interview focuses on the 1960 Democratic National Convention, the 1960 gubernatorial and presidential campaigns in North Carolina, and John F. Kennedy’s issues with winning support from Southern Democrats, among other topics.