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Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-RC-03
Clark discusses Robert F. Kennedy’s (RFK) knowledge of and views on wiretapping, wiretaps and bugs of Martin Luther King, Jr., and RFK’s relationship with J. Edgar Hoover, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-RC-02
Clark discusses federal judgeship appointments in Texas, the relationship between Robert F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson, and changes to the Indian Claims Commission, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-RC-01
Clark discusses his appointment as Assistant Attorney General for the Lands division, problems and changes in the Land division, and Robert F. Kennedy’s concern for Native Americans, 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-OCC-01
Carr discusses Democratic politics in Mississippi; segregation, racism and the civil rights movement; the Justice Department’s involvement in desegregation and voter registration during the John F. Kennedy administration; and Robert F. Kennedy’s 1968 presidential run, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-DWB-01
Burke discusses Edward M. Kennedy and Robert F. Kennedy’s (RFK) relationship in the Senate, and differences between the operations of their Senate offices; the Vietnam War; long deliberations about whether or not RFK should enter the 1968 presidential race; and RFK’s 1968 campaign, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-NFW-01
John F. Kennedy [JFK] White House staff members, journalists, and JFK Library staff members discuss their relationships to each other and to JFK during the Kennedy Administration. They discuss JFK’s domestic and foreign policies, international relations with the Soviet Union and Vietnam, and compare JFK with other United States presidents, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-LHW-01
Weinstein discusses fundraising for John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] congressional and presidential campaigns, JFK’s position on Jewish issues, and JFK’s interest in housing and veterans, 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-RAW-02
Wallace discusses John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] campaigns from 1956 to 1961, as well as the Kennedy Administration through JFK’s assassination. He discusses his role as an assistant secretary and his work regarding the Bureau of the Mint and the United States Secret Service, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-GCW-01
Administration, his thoughts regarding JFK on a personal level, and his opinion on federal jurisdiction. He addresses civil rights, the integration of schools, and voting, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-SEV-01
Vandiver discusses his role in John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] presidential campaign in Georgia (1960), JFK’s push to gain southern support during this campaign, JFK’s policies regarding civil rights, and events that occurred during his presidency, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-CRV-01
Vance discusses his role in John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] presidential campaign (1960) and his position as General Counsel. He covers the riots surrounding the enrollment of James Meredith to the University of Mississippi, and discusses JFK’s decisions to use armed forces in order to maintain order throughout this situation, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-HBT-01
In this interview, Tucker discusses his work promoting JFK’s senate and presidential candidacy with African American voters, JFK’s relationship with civil rights leaders and record on civil rights, and Tucker’s trip to Gabon on behalf of the Kennedy administration, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-RBT-01
In this interview, Troutman discusses Kennedy’s campaign for the Presidency, his decision to choose Lyndon B. Johnson as his running mate, and their work for equal employment during the Civil Rights movement, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-MET-02
Tree discusses her work at the United Nations, and her decision to support Robert F. Kennedy for president, among other issues
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-WJB-01
In this interview, Brady discusses playing football at Harvard with Robert F. Kennedy (RFK), Dean Markham and other of RFK’s friends, John F. Kennedy’s 1960 primary and general election campaigns in Pennsylvania, and initiatives to hire minorities as U.S. attorneys, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JB-01
Bennett discusses the attorneys general under whom he served, Robert F. Kennedy’s Justice Department reforms, and J. Edgar Hoover, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JWA-03
Alsop discusses his relationship with Robert F. Kennedy, the Civil Rights movement, counterintelligence, and Vietnam, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-EMZ-07
Zuckert discusses the space program, military oriented space programs, and the allocation of responsibilities between NASA and United States Air Force in regards to the space program. He also discusses his role as Secretary of the Air Force and various military relations and programs, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-HLW-03
Wofford discusses the “talent search” after John F. Kennedy's election, and Kennedy administration appointees; Lyndon B. Johnson’s civil rights work as vice president; FBI wiretaps of Martin Luther King, Jr.; and the Civil Rights Commission.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-HLW-02
Wofford discusses the civil rights section of the 1960 Kennedy for President campaign, the civil rights platform at the 1960 DNC, civil rights leaders’ access to John F. Kennedy's, “talent search” after John F. Kennedy's election, and work with Shriver and the Peace Corps.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-HLW-01
Wofford discusses civil rights issues during the 1960 campaign; contacts between the Kennedy campaign, Martin Luther King, and other civil rights leaders and John F. Kennedy's 1960 phone call to Coretta Scott King during her husband’s imprisonment in Georgia.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-TW-01
Winship discusses his coverage of John F. Kennedy [JFK] throughout his senatorial years, briefly touching upon JFK’s time as president. In addition, Winship discusses JFK’s interests in running for vice president, senator, and president, and JFK’s thoughts regarding Senator Joseph McCarthy and McCarthyism, 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.