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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-RFK-04
In this interview Robert F. Kennedy [RFK] discusses American aid to Argentina; American, British, and French involvement in Africa; the 1962 executive order about segregation in federally-funded housing; appointing African-American judges; changes John F. Kennedy [JFK] was contemplating in the Alliance for Progress; the Dominican crisis; the wheat sale to the Soviet Union; the Bobby Baker case; preparing for JFK’s 1964 campaign; RFK’s return to work after JFK’s assassination and disagreements among the Cabinet members and under President Lyndon B. Johnson; changes in White House staff and the Democratic Party; RFK’s political plans for after 1964; and JFK’s opinions of his staff and appointees, among other issues.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-04-01-B
AR34, ST22
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0893-011
This folder contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy's speech at the Grover Cleveland dinner held at the Hotel Statler in Buffalo, New York. In his speech the Senator discusses bipartisan politics and the growing tensions between the Soviet Union and the United States. Of note are several drafts with notations by the Senator.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-A47-29-62
President John F. Kennedy (far left) stands by the Presidential limousine (Lincoln-Mercury Continental convertible with bubbletop) outside the residence of Arthur B. Krim and Dr. Mathilde Krim in New York City, New York; President Kennedy attended an afternoon reception at the Krim residence for contributors to the Democratic Party. Also pictured: Special assistant to the President, Kenneth P. O’Donnell; Mr. and Dr. Krim (behind car at right); White House Secret Service agents, Lubert “Bert” de Freese and Gerald A. “Jerry” Behn.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-215-7-62
Singer, Harry Belafonte (center), and an unidentified band perform at a Democratic Party fund-raising dinner and birthday salute to President John F. Kennedy at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-215-18-62
Actor and singer, Marilyn Monroe, performs at a Democratic Party fund-raising dinner and birthday salute to President John F. Kennedy at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-212-9-62
Entertainers, Shirley MacLaine (left) and Jimmy Durante, perform at a Democratic Party fund-raising dinner and birthday salute to President John F. Kennedy at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-212-8-62
Actor and singer, Shirley MacLaine, performs at a Democratic Party fund-raising dinner and birthday salute to President John F. Kennedy at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-212-4-62
President John F. Kennedy speaks at a fund-raising dinner and birthday salute in his honor at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-212-13-62
Actor, Elliott Reid, performs at a Democratic Party fund-raising dinner and birthday salute to President John F. Kennedy at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-212-12-62
Soprano opera singer, Maria Callas, performs at a Democratic Party fund-raising dinner and birthday salute to President John F. Kennedy at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-05-19-C
ST10
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-05-19-B
ST10
Photograph
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0984-007-p0060
Photograph of workers at Senator John F. Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign headquarters in Suffolk County. The workers stand in front of a sign of democratic candidates for the 1960 election. The photograph was sent by E.W. Kenney, Suffolk County campaign director. Long Island, New York. Stamped on verso is, “Hal Been Photo Service,” and handwritten is, “Suffolk County, L.I., N.Y.; E.W. Kenney, Campaign Director, 9/21/60.”
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1029-008
This folder contains copies of speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy at various Democratic Party events. In the speeches Senator Kennedy discusses past successes of the Democratic Party and challenges ahead, including automation, farm technology, disarmament, foreign aid, the Soviet Union, and urban renewal.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR7794-B
President John F. Kennedy accepts an invitation to attend a Democratic Party fundraising dinner and birthday salute in his honor; the event, to be held in New York City, is sponsored by the President's Club of New York. Left to right: President of United Artists Corporation and chairman of the President's Club of New York, Arthur B. Krim; President of the Kordite Company and co-chairman of the New York Birthday Salute, Howard J. Samuels; President Kennedy; President of U.S. Industries, Inc., and co-chairman of the New York Birthday Salute, John I. Snyder, Jr. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR7794-A
President John F. Kennedy accepts an invitation to attend a Democratic Party fundraising dinner and birthday salute in his honor; the event, to be held in New York City, is sponsored by the President's Club of New York. Left to right: President of United Artists Corporation and chairman of the President's Club of New York, Arthur B. Krim; President of the Kordite Company and co-chairman of the New York Birthday Salute, Howard J. Samuels; President Kennedy; President of U.S. Industries, Inc., and co-chairman of the New York Birthday Salute, John I. Snyder, Jr. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-212-3-62
President John F. Kennedy (left, back to camera) attends a Democratic Party fund-raising dinner and birthday salute in his honor at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. Co-chairman of the birthday salute, Anna M. Rosenberg, stands in center. The President’s cake is visible in the background.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-212-17-62
President John F. Kennedy attends a Democratic Party fund-raising dinner and birthday salute in his honor at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. The President’s cake is visible in the background.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-212-16-62
Members of the Jerome Robbins' Ballets: USA dance company perform at a Democratic Party fund-raising dinner and birthday salute to President John F. Kennedy at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-212-15-62
Singer, Ella Fitzgerald, performs at a Democratic Party fund-raising dinner and birthday salute to President John F. Kennedy at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-212-14-62
Comedian, Jack Benny, performs at a Democratic Party fund-raising dinner and birthday salute to President John F. Kennedy at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-212-11-62
Singer, Miriam Makeba (far right), and an unidentified band perform at a Democratic Party fund-raising dinner and birthday salute to President John F. Kennedy at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-212-10-62
View of Madison Square Garden during a Democratic Party fund-raising dinner and birthday salute to President John F. Kennedy. New York City, New York.