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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-DJR-01
In this interview Roberts discusses working with John F. Kennedy [JFK] on New England issues when he was a congressman and a senator; JFK and the American textile industry; JFK and other New England governors; the significance of New England solidarity at national political conventions; Adlai E. Stevenson and the 1956 Democratic National Convention; JFK’s bid for the vice-presidential nomination at the 1956 Convention and arguments against him; Stevenson’s reaction to JFK as a vice-presidential possibility; contact with JFK and his staff after 1956; dealing with the religious issue when gathering support for JFK; meeting at Hyannis Port in October 1959; JFK’s 1960 presidential campaign; the 1960 Democratic National Convention; JFK’s reception in Rhode Island; interactions with President JFK and working with his Administration; and JFK’s political legacy, among other issues.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0963-010
This folder contains letters and newspaper clippings sent between Senator John F. Kennedy and Rhode Island delegates to the 1960 Democratic National Convention containing expressions of general support for Senator Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign, and concerning the resignation of Frank Rao as Democratic State Chairman and campaign efforts in the state.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0963-009
This folder contains letters, newspaper clippings, and telegrams sent between Senator John F. Kennedy and Rhode Island delegates and alternates to the 1960 Democratic National Convention containing expressions of general support for Senator Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign and campaign efforts in the state.