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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-UAJ-01
Deputy Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs. In this interview, U. Alexis Johnson discusses working with John F. Kennedy [JFK] during the Bay of Pigs Invasion, the Laos Crisis and the Cuban Missile Crisis, in addition to his personal experience with JFK’s conduct in official meetings, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-RHJ-01
In this interview, Johnson discusses his personal experience working for the NSC, the transition into John F. Kennedy’s administration, and how the NSC handled conflict in Southeast Asia among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-DVJ-01
In this interview, Johnson discusses his role with the International Security Affairs and Agency for International Development under John F. Kennedy’s administration, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-PBF-03
Fay discusses Admiral George Anderson, Fay’s role as Under Secretary of the Navy, President John F. Kennedy’s (JFK) relationships with heads of state, foreign visits, JFK’s interest in General Douglas MacArthur, the missile gap, and the Kennedy family, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-ACE-01
Enthoven discusses his impressions of Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara and his work applying systems analysis to Defense Department problems, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-AWD-01
Dulles discusses the planning for, execution, and aftermath of the Bay of Pigs invasion, and briefly discusses his service on the Warren Commission, among other issues.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-006-005
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate a proposal by the Bush administration to develop a billion dollar nuclear plant in Idaho to produce plutonium for nuclear weapons. The episode aired on Friday, August 11, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-006-004
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate the proposal to base MX missiles on mobile rail cars in western U.S. states to protect them from the Soviet Union and to address the U.S.-Soviet imbalance in mobile nuclear weapons. The episode aired on Thursday, August 10, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-005-006
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate Department of Defense spending plans for the B-2 Bomber aircraft. The episode aired on Monday, July 24, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-005-005
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate Secretary of Defense Richard B. "Dick" Cheney's efforts to eliminate waste, mismanagement, and fraud in the Pentagon's weapons procurement systems. The episode aired on Friday, July 21, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-005-001
Sound recording of the radio the program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate the status of arms control negotiations between the United States and the Soviet Union, including a proposal from the Bush administration for trial monitoring of weapons systems before a strategic arms treaty is signed. The episode aired on Monday, July 17, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-004-008
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate federal spending on national security and defense programs, and priorities for nuclear and conventional weapons. The episode aired on Monday, July 3, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-004-002
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate the state of relations between the United States and the Soviet Union, Soviet military strength, and opportunities for arms control initiatives. The episode aired on Friday, June 23, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-003-004
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate President George H. W. Bush's proposal at a North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit to negotiate a reduction in American and Soviet conventional forces in Europe. The episode aired on Monday, June 5, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-002-010
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate Congress's federal budget compromise with President George H. W. Bush that requires significant cuts in defense spending in order to reduce the budget deficit. They comment on Secretary of Defense Richard B. "Dick" Cheney's plan to meet the goal by holding the number of U.S. Navy aircraft carriers at 14 instead of expanding to 15. The episode aired on Monday, May 22, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-002-007
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate an opportunity to share technology and resources with Japan in co-developing the FSX fighter jet. The episode aired on Wednesday, May 17, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Moving image
United States Government Agencies Collection
USG-03-I
Motion picture reviewing the science of oceanography and its importance to man's survival. President John F. Kennedy delivers a statement in support of oceanographic research (Public Papers, Item No. 430). An overview is provided on the work of the Interagency Committee on Oceanography (ICO) and the Federal Council of Technology and Science, research into marine geology and biology, seawater, pollution, the fishing industry, erosion, and polar regions, and the relevance of oceanography to national defense.Presented by: The United States Navy in cooperation with The Interagency Committee for Oceanography of the Federal Council for Science and Technology.
Produced by: Seneca Productions, Inc., MN-9835 A2, MCMLXIV.
Materials in this series were created, commissioned, or collected by the United States Air Force.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0001-001-015
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Robert J. "Bob" Dole of Kansas debate funding for "Star Wars" (Strategic Defensive Initiative). The episode aired on Monday, June 9, 1986, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0001-001-008
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Robert J. "Bob" Dole of Kansas debate U.S. allies participating in developing "Star Wars" (Strategic Defense Initiative). The episode aired on Thursday, May 29, 1986, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0001-001-002
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Robert J. "Bob" Dole of Kansas debate the federal defense budget. The episode aired on Wednesday, May 21, 1986, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-MDT-03
In this interview Taylor discusses the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Vienna Summit, Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, Multilateral force and military trends during the Kennedy Administration among other topics.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-MDT-02
In this interview Taylor discusses differences between the Eisenhower and Kennedy Administrations, the National Security Council, Taylor’s appointment and role as Military Representative to the President, Vietnam, and Cuba among other topics.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-RFS-01
In this interview, Shea and Wilson discuss the involvement of the Red Cross in the effort to release Bay of Pigs prisoners.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-CAE-05
Evans discusses FBI wiretapping procedure, RFK and Hoover during the December ’66 controversy, and MLK wiretapping, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-CAE-04
Evans discusses wiretapping under RFK and telephone taps on Martin Luther King, Jr., among other issues.