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Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-PBE-01
Edelman discusses why Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) decided to run for president in 1968, RFK’s relationship with Lyndon B. Johnson, and his position on the Vietnam War, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-AW-08
Walinsky discusses Robert F. Kennedy’s [RFK] Vietnam speech, the work that went into it, and RFK’s thoughts about it and Vietnam. He also discusses two of his works, “Caesar’s Meat,” which is about Robert S. McNamara, and his book To Seek a Newer World, which covers RFK’s speeches, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-MDT-03
This interview focuses on the reorganization of the U.S. military command in Vietnam, general concern regarding the influence of Nhu within the Vietnamese government, and the Kennedy administration’s disillusionment with Diem, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-MDT-02
This interview focuses on Taylor’s role in dealing with crises in Southeast Asia, the Special Group (Counterinsurgency)’s actions in Vietnam, and the debate over whether to put troops in Vietnam, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-TCS-01
This interview focuses on Robert Kennedy’s decision to enter the 1968 presidential race, his relationship with candidate Eugene McCarthy, the Kerner Commission Report, and the Vietnam Commission, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-WHP-06
This interview covers air pollution issues for motor vehicle control, air pollution in New York City, and Pigman leaving the Senate office, among other topics.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-LFO-02
This interview covers involvement in Robert F. Kennedy’s [RFK] 1964 campaign, RFK’s plans for the future after John F. Kennedy’s death, and RFK’s Africa trip, among other topics.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JEN-01
In this interview Nolan discusses discussions of the possibility of Robert F. Kennedy [RFK] running for President in 1968; helping plan RFK’s trip to Eastern Europe in 1967 and opposition to the trip; Nolan’s trip to Vietnam; RFK’s decision not to visit Vietnam; working with Senator RFK; the Tet Offensive, 1968, and changing views of the Vietnam War; discussing Eugene McCarthy’s 1968 presidential campaign with RFK; traveling to California for RFK; and working with Jesse M. Unruh in California, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-GSM-01
This interview focuses on communications with Robert F. Kennedy [RFK] under Food for Peace, RFK as a Senator, and RFK’s run for president in 1968, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-FM-03
Mankiewicz discusses Robert Kennedy’s relationship with President Johnson and the Johnson administration, the foreign and domestic press, Robert Kennedy’s speech on Vietnam and campaigning, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-TRK-01
This interview focuses on Robert F. Kennedy’s [RFK] 1964 campaign in New York, Kupferman’s collaboration with RFK on bills while in the House of Representatives, and RFK’s impact on New York City and national politics, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JSK-01
This interview focuses on Robert F. Kennedy [RFK] during the John F. Kennedy [JFK] Administration, a trip with RFK to Poland, and RFK’s Senate years, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-WAH-01
In this interview Harriman discusses his role in the State Department and how it developed over time; Robert F. Kennedy’s [RFK] work on the Special Committee for Counter Insurgency in Latin America; various criticisms of RFK’s travels and his work on the counter insurgency committee, especially by the younger generation; how Lyndon B. Johnson supported RFK in his 1964 Senate campaign; RFK’s trip to Africa; and RFK and Vietnam, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-LWH-01
In this interview Lord Harlech discusses his earlier memories of Robert F. Kennedy [RFK] from the 1930s through the 1950s; RFK’s religion; RFK’s character, including some of his interests, faults, and struggles; dealings in Vietnam under John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] Administration; RFK’s difficult relationship with Lyndon B. Johnson; RFK’s relationship with Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis after JFK’s death; and life with RFK at Hickory Hill, among other issues.