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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.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-PBE-04
Edelman discusses Robert F. Kennedy’s (RFK) 1964 senatorial campaign, RFK’s 1965 narcotics legislation, and his thesis on what RFK tried to accomplish during the 1965 senate, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-PBE-03
Edelman discusses Robert F. Kennedy’s (RFK) 1968 Washington D.C. presidential campaign, RFK’s farm program, and RFK’s California 1968 presidential debate debacle with Eugene J. McCarthy, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JTC-03
In this interview Conway discusses getting Martin Luther King out of jail in Birmingham, Alabama, in 1963; Robert F. Kennedy’s [RFK] view of King and his actions; the March on Washington; working with RFK and the Justice Department on civil rights legislation; Walter Reuther; Conway’s decision to leave John F. Kennedy’s Administration and working on legislation from the outside; the Community Action Program; working with Senator RFK during the Johnson Administration; Senator RFK’s involvement in the labor movement; Jesse M. Unruh, RFK, and the 1968 California presidential primary; Department of Urban Affairs legislation; getting accelerated public works legislation through Congress; Housing and Home Finance Agency staff members; and the attempt to pick up congressional seats in 1962 and 1964, among other issues.
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.
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.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-EC-01
Celler discusses his interactions with John F. Kennedy and his feelings on the issues pursued by the Justice Department during the Kennedy administration, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JJB-03
Burns discusses Lyndon Baines Johnson’s hostility towards Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) and RFK’s associates; and RFK's involvement in the 1965 New York City mayoral race, the 1966 New York gubernatorial race, and the 1967 New York constitutional convention, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-LRW-01
Werts discusses the Department of Labor within the context of the Kennedy Administration, his colleagues, and the organization of programs such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Program, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-ECW-01
Welsh discusses the development of the space program under John F. Kennedy [JFK] and Lyndon B. Johnson. He covers the collaboration of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the Space Council, and the Department of Defense. He also discusses the space race with the Soviet Union, the lunar program, and communications satellites, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-RBW-05
Weaver discusses his background and involvement in housing and urban renewal with the Housing and Home Finance Agency. He discusses issues regarding legislation, budgets, and support for his work, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-RBW-03
Weaver discusses the Civil Rights movement during the Kennedy Administration, his and John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] thoughts on civil rights, and the legislation that this sparked, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-RBW-02
Weaver discusses housing and transportation legislation, Congress and their opposition to the bills discussed, as well as grant and loan money negotiations, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-GLW-01
Weaver discusses his meetings with John F. Kennedy [JFK] as a senator and president, his impressions of JFK throughout their relationship, and JFK’s interactions with foreign representatives, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-SLW-01
Warren discusses the mental retardation program John F. Kennedy [JFK] asked him to lead. He discusses his role, his staff, and the legislation that this program created, as well as the Kennedy family’s experience with mental retardation, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-WNT-01
In this interview, Tobriner describes the instances he encountered John F. Kennedy and his thoughts on Kennedy administration policies and legislature.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-AHB-03
Blumenthal discusses the 1966 debate over the New York State Medicaid bill, the 1966 New York State gubernatorial race, and Ronnie M. Eldridge’s challenge to Tammany Hall’s control of the New York County Democratic chairmanship, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-WB-03
Barthelmes discusses conflicts and negotiations between Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) & Edith Green, about juvenile delinquency legislation and programs, the relationship between Kennedy family members and their staff, and impressions of RFK’s character and personality.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-AJZ-01
Zack discusses the AFL-CIO’srelationship with John F. Kennedy and their influence on presidential appointments and legislation, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-CJZ-01
Zablocki discusses John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] time while in the House of Representatives and the Senate, as well as his involvement in JFK’s presidential campaign and Wisconsin primary (1960). He also discusses his own relationship with, and support for, JFK, as well as JFK’s personality, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-SYLW-01
Wolfbein discusses the Department of Labor and his relationship with various offices within that department. He focuses on unemployment, Manpower legislation, and his role regarding the Office of Manpower and Automation, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-HHW-02
Wilson discusses his role as a member of John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] staff, including descriptions of other staff members and his interactions with them. He also covers JFK’s relationship with Congress, various legislative bills, and his thoughts on Lyndon B. Johnson, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-RW-01
Wilkins discusses civil rights legislation, John F. Kennedy’s (JFK) use of executive orders and other executive authorities to expand civil rights, and Wilkins’ efforts to get JFK to do more on civil rights, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-TGW-01
In this interview Wicker discusses early impressions of John F. Kennedy [JFK], 1952–1961; Lyndon B. Johnson campaigning for JFK in the South, 1960; Richard M. Nixon and Henry Cabot Lodge’s 1960 presidential campaign; JFK and Johnson in the August 1960 special session of Congress; Wicker’s first interview with President JFK for the New York Times, 1961; building a rapport with JFK’s staff; various Times articles, by Wicker and others, about the Kennedy Administration and White House reactions to them; Wicker’s arguments with Pierre E.G. Salinger over certain articles; year-end briefings in Palm Beach; and President JFK’s press conferences, among other issues.