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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-TGW-01
In this interview Wicker discusses early impressions of John F. Kennedy [JFK], 1952–1961; Lyndon B. Johnson campaigning for JFK in the South, 1960; Richard M. Nixon and Henry Cabot Lodge’s 1960 presidential campaign; JFK and Johnson in the August 1960 special session of Congress; Wicker’s first interview with President JFK for the New York Times, 1961; building a rapport with JFK’s staff; various Times articles, by Wicker and others, about the Kennedy Administration and White House reactions to them; Wicker’s arguments with Pierre E.G. Salinger over certain articles; year-end briefings in Palm Beach; and President JFK’s press conferences, among other issues.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0911-022
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks given at the U.S. Grant Hotel in San Diego, California during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his remarks he discusses a need to re-establish the United States as a world leader, including the improvement of U.S. national security and defense capabilities.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0911-021
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks given at Lindbergh Field in San Diego, California during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his remarks he appeals for leadership and change and discusses political divisions between the parties.