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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-MAR-01
This interview focuses on John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] presidential primary in West Virginia, anecdotes of JFK and Jackie Kennedy Onassis, and JFK as a party leader, among other topics.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-MAAR-01
This interview focuses on JFK’s visit to his Irish relatives while in Ireland and Ryan attending JFK’s funeral, among other topics.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-011-016
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming discuss Senator Kennedy's engagement to be married to Victoria A. "Vicki" Reggie. The episode aired on Monday, April 13, 1992, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-42-2
Sound recording of John F. Kennedy dictating a letter to his wife Jacqueline Kennedy. He talks about his weekend spent in Newport, Rhode Island, and time spent with his daughter Caroline Kennedy and others.A brief part of the recording is garbled.
This sound recording was originally recorded on Dictation Belt 42, which contains additional sound recording(s) preceding this one. To hear all of the recordings on the Dictation Belt, see Digital Identifier: JFKPOF-TPH-42, Title: Telephone Recordings: Dictation Belt 42.
Sound recording
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-42-1
Sound recording of Senator John F. Kennedy dictating a letter to his father Joseph P. Kennedy, probably in the summer of 1959. He talks about press reports and opinion polls concerning election prospects and about plans for upcoming trips.Machine noise precedes the dictation.
This sound recording was originally recorded on Dictation Belt 42, which contains additional sound recording(s) following this one. To hear all of the recordings on the Dictation Belt, see Digital Identifier: JFKPOF-TPH-42, Title: Telephone Recordings: Dictation Belt 42.
Sound recording
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-42
Dictation Belt 42 contains two sound recordings. Item 42.1 is a recording of Senator John F. Kennedy dictating a letter to his father Joseph P. Kennedy, probably in the summer of 1959. He talks about press reports and opinion polls concerning election prospects and about plans for upcoming trips. Machine noise precedes the dictation. Item 42.2 is a recording of John F. Kennedy dictating a letter to his wife Jacqueline Kennedy. He talks about his weekend spent in Newport, Rhode Island, and time spent with his daughter Caroline Kennedy and others. A brief part of the recording is garbled.Each item listed above is also available individually as an excerpt derived from this full-length digitized recording. See Related Records for more information.
Sound recording
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-39
Sound recording of part of a dictation by President John F. Kennedy. President Kennedy talks about his personal and family histories and other circumstances that influenced his entry into politics. Before beginning the dictation, President Kennedy speaks to Personal Secretary Evelyn Lincoln. Lincoln’s response is indistinct. The recording of this dictation ends abruptly and continues on Dictation Belt 40.
Sound recording
United States Information Agency Audio Recordings Collection
USIAAU-035
Sound recording of an April 15, 1964, Voice of America (VOA) program called "John F. Kennedy - A Personal Memory" by Robert S. Greene. The narrated program features excerpts from interviews with staff of the late President John F. Kennedy including Personal Secretary Evelyn Lincoln and Special Assistants Dave Powers, Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr., and Ted Sorensen. Some topics include personal memories of the 1960 presidential campaign, President Kennedy's White House routines, his view on the office of the presidency, his leadership qualities, his visit to West Berlin, his appeal, his back injury, his family life and relationship with his children (Caroline Kennedy and John F. Kennedy Jr.), and his legacy. Accession MR-1965-014.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JW-02
Whittaker discusses outdoor trips, such as river and ski trips, that he took with Robert F. Kennedy [RFK] and his family, touching upon the competitive nature of the Kennedys as well as RFK’s personality. Whittaker also discusses the moments that led up to RFK’s presidential candidacy (1968), among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JRR-03
This interview focuses on printed materials about the Kennedy Administration, Robert F. Kennedy’s [RFK] time as attorney general, and RFK’s efforts against organized crime, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-LFO-02
This interview covers involvement in Robert F. Kennedy’s [RFK] 1964 campaign, RFK’s plans for the future after John F. Kennedy’s death, and RFK’s Africa trip, among other topics.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JHHK-01
This interview focuses on memories of Robert F. Kennedy as a Harvard students, reflections on the Kennedy family, and Knowles’ input on health legislation, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-NDK-01
Katzenbach discusses RFK's state of mind after JFK's assassination, the Department of Justice, RFK’s 1964 senate campaign, his relationship with J. Edgar Hoover, and the wiretapping of Martin Luther King, Jr., among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JKJ-01
In this interview Javits discusses initial encounters with and impressions of Robert F. Kennedy [RFK]; RFK as Attorney General and judicial appointments; RFK’s 1964 Senate campaign; working with Senator RFK and issues between RFK and Javits in the Senate; the “many capacities” of RFK; RFK’s public speaking ability; and Bedford-Stuyvesant, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-LWH-01
In this interview Lord Harlech discusses his earlier memories of Robert F. Kennedy [RFK] from the 1930s through the 1950s; RFK’s religion; RFK’s character, including some of his interests, faults, and struggles; dealings in Vietnam under John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] Administration; RFK’s difficult relationship with Lyndon B. Johnson; RFK’s relationship with Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis after JFK’s death; and life with RFK at Hickory Hill, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-DLH-01
In this interview Hackett discusses meeting Robert F. Kennedy [RFK] for the first time at Milton Academy and their continued friendship; working on John F. Kennedy's 1960 presidential campaign, including observations of other members of the campaign staff; the lead up to and working on RFK’s 1968 presidential campaign, including tensions between three different camps and Edward M. Kennedy’s role in the campaign; how RFK changed over the course of his 1968 campaign; and why Hackett thought RFK would have been an unpopular President, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-RWG-01
In this interview Greene discusses how she started working for the RFK Project; the process of obtaining an oral history, including how the interviewer should act and how to get the interviewee to speak more candidly; her relationship with Ethel Skakel Kennedy; the similarities and differences in the relationships among the Kennedy brothers; Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr. and his work on the Kennedys; and the difficulties in an oral history project, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-ESG-01
Green discusses Robert F. Kennedy’s 1968 Presidential campaign in Oregon, Green’s role, campaign staff, strategies, finances, advertising, and media, among other issues.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-216-003
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s telephone remarks to Admiral James R. Reedy, former commanding officer of the VPB-110 Patrol Bomber Squadron. In his remarks the President discusses the history of the VPB-110 (the Squadron of which Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. was a member when he was killed in World War II), commends the veterans who served in the Squadron, and explains the need to honor the achievements of the past while looking to the future.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-200-006
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at Redmond Place in Wexford, Ireland. In his speech the President expresses his pleasure at returning to his family's original county, discusses the many contributions of Irish Americans to the country's efforts, and commends the Irish people on maintaining a strong national identity in spite of an extended period of foreign rule.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-200-005
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks on the New Ross Quay in New Ross, Ireland, in which he discusses his great-grandfather's emigration from the town.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-127-004
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks aboard the USS Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. near Newport, Rhode Island. In his speech President Kennedy thanks the crew for their gift, a model of the ship, and discusses the importance of the ship to the Kennedy family.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-146-005
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the First International Awards Dinner of the Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation held at the Statler-Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C. In his speech President Kennedy explains that the award recipients were chosen for their outstanding achievement in the scientific research, professional service, and lay leadership related to mental retardation.
Textual folder
David F. Powers Personal Papers
DFPPP-018-014
Textual folder
David F. Powers Personal Papers
DFPPP-018-013