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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-CEH-01
In this interview Hooton discusses personal relationship with the Kennedy family, and JFK’s campaign in West Virginia, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JOJH-01
John Jay Hooker Jr. was the National Director of Men and Women for the Kennedy Campaign in Washington D.C. in 1960 and special assistant to Robert F. Kennedy from 1961 to 1962. This interview focuses on personal anecdotes about the Kennedy family, the 1960 presidential campaign, and the JFK administration’s relations with Cuba, among other topics.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-ATH-01
In this interview Hatcher discusses working for Adlai E. Stevenson at the 1956 Democratic National Convention; his personal and working relationship with Pierre E.G. Salinger; working for Governor Edmund G. Brown, 1959–1960; how he came to work on John F. Kennedy's [JFK] 1960 presidential campaign; various personalities both in the Democratic National Committee and on JFK’s 1960 campaign staff; press work, demonstrations, and delegations at the 1960 Democratic National Convention; and the discussion of the 1960 Democratic vice-presidential choice, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-BNH-01
In this interview Harlow discusses hearing about John F. Kennedy’s assassination and Franklin D. Roosevelt’s death, in 1963 and 1945 respectively; the possibility of a recorded interview or oral history with former President Richard M. Nixon; and Nixon comforting Senator Edward M. Kennedy after the Chappaquiddick incident in 1969, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JLBA-01
Auchincloss discusses John F. Kennedy (JFK) and Jackie’s wedding, the birth of their children, the houses that JFK and Jackie lived in, and humorous anecdotes about JFK, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-GMA-02
Anderson discusses the 1960 Democratic National Convention, conflicts between Governor Pat Brown of California and Speaker of the California legislature Jesse Unruh, and Anderson’s relationship with the Johnson and Kennedy Administrations.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-EDA-01
Anderson discusses labor issues, the 1960 Democratic primary candidates, and the 1960 presidential campaign in Oregon, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JCPW-01
In this interview they discuss their article in Look magazine; personal recollections of President John F. Kennedy's [JFK] assassination; working on JFK’s 1960 presidential campaign; JFK’s campaigning style; JFK’s relationship with the press, White House staff, and his family; and JFK’s trips to Nassau, Europe, and Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson’s ranch, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-BJC-01
In this interview Coleman discusses Pierre Salinger’s press operations during the 1960 primaries and the presidential campaign, the Democratic National Convention, and Salinger’s relationship with the Kennedy administration, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-CC-02
Camp discusses the card file that the 1960 Kennedy campaign kept of potential supporters and Democratic National Convention delegates, the operations of John F. Kennedy’s press secretary’s office during the campaign and White House years, and campaign trips and later state visits that she did advance work for, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-WCB-03
Battle discusses the effect of racism and John F. Kennedy's (JFK) Catholicism on the 1960 primary and presidential elections in West Virginia and Virginia; JFK’s presidential campaigns in those states; Howard W. Smith’s control of the House Rules Committee; and Robert F. Kennedy’s 1968 presidential campaign.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-HRWB-01
Busby discusses Lyndon B. Johnson’s relationships with Franklin D. Roosevelt, Joseph P. Kennedy, Sr., Robert F. Kennedy, and John F. Kennedy, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-TWJB-01
The Bradens discuss their roles in John F. Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign and Robert F. Kennedy’s 1968 presidential campaign; California politics; humorous anecdotes about the Kennedy family; and Robert F. Kennedy’s speech in Indianapolis on the night Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-MVB-01
Boylan discusses transcribing dictated correspondence and speeches for John F. Kennedy (JFK), interactions with JFK’s constituents, and JFK’s final campaign trip though New England in 1960, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-BLB-02
In this interview Boutin discusses New Hampshire politics; presidential elections and Democratic National Conventions from 1956 through 1968; various staff members of John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] presidential campaign from 1956 to 1960; JFK’s presidential campaign in several different states; the 1960 presidential primary in New Hampshire; working as the Administrator of the General Services Administration [GSA], including public works projects, federal buildings and sites, reorganization of GSA structure and personnel, and working with Congress and other federal agencies on GSA matters; the National Archives and Records Administration and presidential libraries; the Democratic National Committee during JFK’s Administration; Boutin’s memories of immediately following JFK’s assassination in 1963; tensions between Robert F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson; and “Johnson people” versus “Kennedy people,” among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-THB-01
Boggs discusses John F. Kennedy (JFK) as a congressman, the 1956 and 1960 Democratic National Conventions, JFK’s assassination, and the Warren Commission, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-CJL-01
This interview focuses on the New Bedford Standard Times’ support of John F. Kennedy [JFK] during his senatorial and presidential campaigns and Lewin’s personal anecdotes about JFK, among other topics.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-PL-01
This interview focuses on personal anecdotes about Lawford’s relationships with JFK and the 1960 presidential campaign, among other topics.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-MAL-01
In this interview Lasker discusses her work lobbying for different health and medical programs such as a presidential commission on strokes; her encounters with John F. Kennedy [JFK], both in the White House and socially; her friendship with Adlai E. Stevenson and his experience during the 1960 presidential campaigns; and her work on the National Cultural Center Board which she suggested be renamed as a memorial for JFK, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-WIAG-01
Geoghegan discusses the 1960 campaign in Ohio and the operation of the Department of Justice under Robert F. Kennedy, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-CBG-01
Garabedian discusses personal relationship with the Kennedys and participation in JFK’s campaigns, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-BG-01
Gamarekian discusses the operation of the Press Office, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-MAF-01
Freedman discusses JFK as a scholar, handling the Catholic question, and the Berlin trip, among other issues.
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.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-EMK-01
Edward M. Kennedy (1932-2009) was the brother of President Kennedy and a Senator from Massachusetts (1962-2009). In this interview Kennedy discusses his early memories of his brother John F. Kennedy, and the various political campaigns he was involved in, including the 1952, 1956 and 1958 and Senatorial campaigns and the 1960 Presidential campaign among other topics.