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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JKJ-01
In this interview Javits discusses first meeting John F. Kennedy [JFK] in 1946; working with JFK in the House of Representatives on housing and veterans issues and in the Senate on different pieces of legislation; the confrontation between Javits and JFK in the Senate on medicare; social interactions with Senator JFK; JFK’s occasional “offbeat position;” the 1960 presidential election; and JFK’s sense of humor, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-FDO-01
This interview covers involvement with the Queens delegation during John F. Kennedy’s 1960 campaign, Robert F. Kennedy’s Senate race of 1964, and the gubernatorial races of 1962 and 1966 in New York, among other topics.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1059-006
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in New York City concerning international relations, legislation, the economy, labor, and the need for strong Democratic leadership to achieve growth and progress. Of note are texts of telegrams from Senator Kennedy to Vice President Richard M. Nixon regarding a fifth debate. Also included in this folder is Senator Kennedy’s travel itinerary and schedule for campaign stops around New York City.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1059-005
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in New York City concerning international relations, civil rights, Africa, Communism, social services legislation, and trade. Also included in this folder is the transcript for a radio spot by Senator Kennedy for broadcast in Westchester County in New York.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1057-009
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in New York City and Pennsylvania discussing labor, industry, the economy, international relations, legislation, and education.