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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-ATH-01
In this interview Hatcher discusses working for Adlai E. Stevenson at the 1956 Democratic National Convention; his personal and working relationship with Pierre E.G. Salinger; working for Governor Edmund G. Brown, 1959–1960; how he came to work on John F. Kennedy's [JFK] 1960 presidential campaign; various personalities both in the Democratic National Committee and on JFK’s 1960 campaign staff; press work, demonstrations, and delegations at the 1960 Democratic National Convention; and the discussion of the 1960 Democratic vice-presidential choice, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-GAH-01
In this interview Harrison discusses his interactions with John F. Kennedy [JFK] beginning when JFK was a congressman; the American Veterans Committee’s interest in JFK; JFK’s personal interactions with journalists; The New Republic’s support for Adlai E. Stevenson over the years and then for JFK in 1960; Stevenson’s position within JFK’s Administration; an article about the Bay of Pigs that Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr., asked Harrison to pull; and Harrison’s opinion of JFK as President, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-RFK-09
In this interview Robert F. Kennedy [RFK] discusses John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] decision to enter politics right after WWII; JFK’s campaign for the House of Representatives and Kennedy family and supporters’ roles in it; JFK as a campaigner, strengths and weaknesses; traveling around the world with JFK in 1951 and meeting foreign leaders; JFK’s interest in foreign affairs while in Congress; JFK’s 1952 Senate campaign; the Massachusetts Democratic Party; Adlai E. Stevenson; Paul A. Dever; the tea parties for JFK’s campaigns; the organization of JFK’s 1952 campaign; and the 1956 Democratic National Convention and the question of the vice-presidential nomination, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JTC-01
In this interview Conway discusses the 1956 Democratic National Convention; early interactions with John F. Kennedy [JFK] and Robert F. Kennedy [RFK]; the McClellan Committee and various hearings; Walter Reuther; RFK’s relationship with Senator John L. McClellan; major events for the United Automobile Workers [UAW] and political factors and decisions; the 1960 Democratic National Convention; the issue of UAW endorsement of a single Democratic presidential candidate in 1960; Lyndon B. Johnson and the UAW; the 1960 presidential primaries and general election; and the attempt to influence JFK’s choice for a running mate in 1960, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-DJR-01
In this interview Roberts discusses working with John F. Kennedy [JFK] on New England issues when he was a congressman and a senator; JFK and the American textile industry; JFK and other New England governors; the significance of New England solidarity at national political conventions; Adlai E. Stevenson and the 1956 Democratic National Convention; JFK’s bid for the vice-presidential nomination at the 1956 Convention and arguments against him; Stevenson’s reaction to JFK as a vice-presidential possibility; contact with JFK and his staff after 1956; dealing with the religious issue when gathering support for JFK; meeting at Hyannis Port in October 1959; JFK’s 1960 presidential campaign; the 1960 Democratic National Convention; JFK’s reception in Rhode Island; interactions with President JFK and working with his Administration; and JFK’s political legacy, among other issues.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0895-024
This folder contains press releases of Senator John F. Kennedy's introduction and nomination of former Governor of Illinois Adlai Stevenson for the office of President of the United States at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois. In his introduction the Senator discusses Governor Stevenson's candidacy, foreign policy, and economic issues.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0895-006
This folder contains a copy of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy at a Jefferson-Jackson Day dinner in Hartford, Connecticut. In his speech the Senator discusses Governor Adlai Stevenson's achievements, the Democratic Party, and President Dwight D. Eisenhower's administration. The copy contains notations by the Senator.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0983-001
This folder consists of a telegram to Senator John F. Kennedy from the Stevenson for President Michigan Committee requesting Senator Kennedy withdraws his name as a Democratic presidential candidate in favor of Adlai Stevenson.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-05-19-C
ST10
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1052-013
This folder contains newspaper clippings concerning the 1960 presidential campaign; the Democratic and Republican parties; Cuba; various presidential primaries; Soviet Union Premier Nikita Khrushchev; public opinion and polling; Vice President Richard M. Nixon; James R. “Jimmy” Hoffa, President of the Teamsters Union; Japan; former Illinois Governor Adlai E. Stevenson; the role of religion in the campaign; Senator Hubert H. Humphrey; labor unions; the aged; and the seizure of the Long Beach Federal Savings and Loan Association.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1051-014
This folder contains correspondence and newspaper clippings supporting former Illinois Governor Adlai E. Stevenson as a candidate for the Democratic nomination in the 1960 presidential election.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1033-009
This folder contains copies of a speech made by Senator Eugene McCarthy at the 1960 Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Los Angeles, California nominating former Illinois Governor Adlai Stevenson as a candidate for the Presidential nomination and urging a second ballot vote.
Collection
JHSPP
Papers 1954-1965 (#327). Lawyer. Democratic Party campaign organizer (1956, 1960); Presidential adviser on foreign affairs. Correspondence, memorandums, subject files, reports, newspaper clippings and other materials related to 1956 and 1960 presidential campaigns; memorandums, correspondence, meeting summaries, lists, drafts, and reports of foreign policy advisory task forces; files, and miscellaneous other materials. Open. See also Oral History Interviews.