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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-RFK-02
In this interview Robert F. Kennedy [RFK] discusses the 1961 Berlin crisis; American forces, military and diplomatic, in Germany; John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] recommendation for Americans to have fallout shelters; nuclear testing; problems with the Department of State; the start of the conflict in Vietnam, 1961; the Department of Justice under RFK and organized crime; RFK’s difficult relationship with J. Edgar Hoover; the wiretapping bill; new federal judgeships in 1961 and other presidential appointments; the Alliance for Progress; Red China; crises during JFK’s presidency and how he was an optimist; RFK’s move for an income tax increase during the Berlin crisis; RFK’s disagreements with President JFK; indecisiveness over picking JFK’s running mate, 1960; the missile gap; fighting and UN operations in the Congo; Nikita S. Khrushchev’s speeches; RFK’s 1962 trip to Japan, Indonesia, Germany, and other countries; the release of Allen L. Pope; Dutch disputes in Southeast Asia; the 1961 crisis in the Dominican Republic and the assassination of Rafael Leonidas Trujillo Molina; the 1962 disarmament conference in Geneva; Edward M. Kennedy’s 1962 campaign for U.S. Senate; the Kennedy family national and political reputation; the Justice Department under RFK and civil rights; and the 1962 steel crisis, among other issues.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-125-002
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks in the White House Cabinet Room at the swearing-in ceremony for John G. Palfrey and James T. Ramey as members of the Atomic Energy Commission.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-08-31-C
AR26, ST13
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-374-7-62
President John F. Kennedy and others observe as James T. Ramey and John G. Palfrey are sworn in as members of the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC); Assistant Executive Clerk of the White House, Herbert L. Miller, administers the oath. Left to right: Chairman of the Joint Committee on Atomic Energy, Representative Chet Holifield of California (mostly out of frame); James N. Ramey; Drucilla Ramey; Dr. Estelle R. Ramey; President Kennedy; newly-appointed AEC Commissioners, James T. Ramey and John G. Palfrey; Clochette Roosevelt Palfrey; Mr. Miller; Belle Roosevelt. Cabinet Room, White House, Washington, D.C. [Photograph by Harold Sellers]
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-374-6-62
President John F. Kennedy and others observe as James T. Ramey and John G. Palfrey are sworn in as members of the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC); Assistant Executive Clerk of the White House, Herbert L. Miller, administers the oath. Left to right: Chairman of the Joint Committee on Atomic Energy, Representative Chet Holifield of California (mostly out of frame); James N. Ramey; Drucilla Ramey; Dr. Estelle R. Ramey; President Kennedy; newly-appointed AEC Commissioners, James T. Ramey and John G. Palfrey; Clochette Roosevelt Palfrey; Mr. Miller; Belle Roosevelt. Cabinet Room, White House, Washington, D.C. [Blemish in upper left portion of image is original to the negative.] [Photograph by Harold Sellers]
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-374-5-62
President John F. Kennedy congratulates members of the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC), James T. Ramey and John G. Palfrey, following their swearing-in. Left to right: Senator Henry M. “Scoop” Jackson (Washington); unidentified; Chairman of the Joint Committee on Atomic Energy, Representative Chet Holifield (California); James N. Ramey; unidentified (in back, partially hidden); Drucilla Ramey; President Kennedy; newly-appointed AEC Commissioners, James T. Ramey and John G. Palfrey (shaking hands with the President); Sarah Palfrey Danzig; Methyl Oakes Palfrey; Belle Roosevelt; Chairman of the AEC, Dr. Glenn T. Seaborg. Cabinet Room, White House, Washington, D.C. [Photograph by Harold Sellers]
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-374-4-62
View of the swearing-in ceremony for members of the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC), James T. Ramey and John G. Palfrey, in the Cabinet Room of the White House, Washington, D.C.; photographers and members of the press observe at right. Those pictured include: President John F. Kennedy; James N. Ramey; newly-appointed AEC Commissioners, James T. Ramey and John G. Palfrey; Assistant Executive Clerk of the White House, Herbert L. Miller; Sarah Palfrey Danzig; Belle Roosevelt; Methyl Oakes Palfrey; dean of the White House press corps and United Press International (UPI) reporter, Merriman "Smitty" Smith. [Scratches on image are original to the negative.] [Photograph by Harold Sellers]
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-374-3-62
President John F. Kennedy and others observe as James T. Ramey and John G. Palfrey are sworn in as members of the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC); Assistant Executive Clerk of the White House, Herbert L. Miller, administers the oath. Left to right: Chairman of the Joint Committee on Atomic Energy, Representative Chet Holifield (California); James N. Ramey; Drucilla Ramey; Dr. Estelle R. Ramey; President Kennedy; newly-appointed AEC Commissioners, James T. Ramey and John G. Palfrey; Clochette Roosevelt Palfrey; John G. "Sean" Palfrey, Jr.; Mr. Miller; Sarah Palfrey Danzig; unidentified (in back, mostly in shadow); Belle Roosevelt; Methyl Oakes Palfrey; unidentified. Cabinet Room, White House, Washington, D.C. [Photograph by Harold Sellers]
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-374-2-62
President John F. Kennedy and others observe as James T. Ramey and John G. Palfrey are sworn in as members of the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC); Assistant Executive Clerk of the White House, Herbert L. Miller, administers the oath. Left to right: James N. Ramey; Drucilla Ramey; Dr. Estelle R. Ramey; President Kennedy; newly-appointed AEC Commissioners, James T. Ramey and John G. Palfrey; Clochette Roosevelt Palfrey; John G. "Sean" Palfrey, Jr.; Mr. Miller; Sarah Palfrey Danzig; Belle Roosevelt; Methyl Oakes Palfrey; two unidentified. Cabinet Room, White House, Washington, D.C. [Photograph by Harold Sellers]
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-374-1-62
President John F. Kennedy presents certificates of appointment to members of the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC), James T. Ramey and John G. Palfrey, following their swearing-in. Left to right: unidentified; Senator Henry M. “Scoop” Jackson (Washington); unidentified; Chairman of the Joint Committee on Atomic Energy, Representative Chet Holifield (California); James N. Ramey; unidentified (in back, partially hidden); Drucilla Ramey (mostly hidden); President Kennedy; Dr. Estelle R. Ramey; newly-appointed AEC Commissioners, James T. Ramey and John G. Palfrey; John G. "Sean" Palfrey, Jr. (partially hidden); Sarah Palfrey Danzig; Methyl Oakes Palfrey; Belle Roosevelt. Cabinet Room, White House, Washington, D.C. [Photograph by Harold Sellers]
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR7446-F
President John F. Kennedy prepares to present certificates of appointment to members of the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC), James T. Ramey and John G. Palfrey, following their swearing-in. Left to right: James N. Ramey; Drucilla Ramey; Dr. Estelle R. Ramey; President Kennedy; newly-appointed AEC Commissioners, James T. Ramey and John G. Palfrey; Clochette Roosevelt Palfrey; John G. "Sean" Palfrey, Jr. Cabinet Room, White House, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR7446-E
President John F. Kennedy presents certificates of appointment to members of the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC), James T. Ramey and John G. Palfrey, following their swearing-in. Left to right: Dr. Estelle R. Ramey; President Kennedy; newly-appointed AEC Commissioners, James T. Ramey and John G. Palfrey; Clochette Roosevelt Palfrey; John G. "Sean" Palfrey, Jr.; Sarah Palfrey Danzig; Chairman of the AEC, Dr. Glenn T. Seaborg (in back); Methyl Oakes Palfrey; Belle Roosevelt. Cabinet Room, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR7446-D
President John F. Kennedy delivers remarks during the swearing-in ceremony for members of the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC), James T. Ramey and John G. Palfrey. Left to right: Drucilla Ramey; Dr. Estelle R. Ramey; President Kennedy (at microphones); newly-appointed AEC Commissioners, James T. Ramey and John G. Palfrey; Clochette Roosevelt Palfrey. Cabinet Room, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR7446-B
President John F. Kennedy stands with members of the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC), during the swearing-in ceremony for AEC Commissioners, James T. Ramey and John G. Palfrey. Left to right: newly-appointed AEC Commissioners, John G. Palfrey and James T. Ramey; Chairman of the AEC, Dr. Glenn T. Seaborg; President Kennedy; AEC Commissioner, Dr. Leland J. Haworth. Cabinet Room, White House, Washington, D.C. [Ink bleed-through visible in upper left portion of image is original to the file print.]
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR7446-A
President John F. Kennedy stands with members of the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC), during the swearing-in ceremony for AEC Commissioners, James T. Ramey and John G. Palfrey. Left to right: newly-appointed AEC Commissioners, John G. Palfrey and James T. Ramey; Chairman of the Joint Committee on Atomic Energy, Representative Chet Holifield (California); Chairman of the AEC, Dr. Glenn T. Seaborg; President Kennedy; AEC Commissioner, Dr. Leland J. Haworth. Cabinet Room, White House, Washington, D.C.