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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-HWF-01
In this interview Fitzpatrick discusses his role in Massachusetts politics and fundraising efforts for John F. Kennedy [JFK] and the Democratic Party; the 1952 Massachusetts Senate race; the attempt to get JFK the nomination for Vice President at the 1956 Democratic National Convention; JFK’s relationship with several different political figures; and his personal interactions with JFK, among other issues.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-04-20-D
ST22
Textual folder
Kennedy Family Collection
KFC-065-001
This scrapbook, compiled by Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy, documents news and events in the lives of the Kennedy family following Joseph P. Kennedy, Sr.’s appointment as United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom in 1938. The gold stamped title on the cover reads, “Scrap Book.” The handwritten inscription on the cover, written in green ink and pencil, reads, “Dave. v.g. I think / Mrs. / Kennedy / Children’s letters ? + cards.” The majority of the materials relate to Rose’s illness and surgery in January 1938. These materials include numerous newspaper clippings, as well as calling cards, greeting cards, telegrams, letters, and notes that Rose received during her recovery. Those who sent well-wishes include Rose’s husband, Joseph P. Kennedy, Sr.; her children, Joseph P. “Joe” Kennedy, Jr., John F. “Jack” Kennedy, Rosemary Kennedy, Kathleen “Kick” Kennedy, Eunice Kennedy, Patricia “Pat” Kennedy, Robert F. “Bob” Kennedy, Jean Kennedy, and Edward M. “Teddy” Kennedy; her father, John F. “Honey Fitz” Fitzgerald; President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Eleanor Roosevelt; James Roosevelt, son of President Roosevelt, and Betsey Cushing Roosevelt; Massachusetts politician, Leverett Saltonstall; Governor of Massachusetts, Charles F. Hurley; Kennedy family friends, Edward E. Moore and Mary Moore; radio commentator, Boake Carter; Chairman of the Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America, Will H. Hays, and Jessie Hays; and other family members, friends, and political and business acquaintances. Also of note are newspaper clippings related to Rose’s involvement with the Ace of Clubs organization, which she founded; the Kennedy family’s residence at 14 Prince’s Gate, the home of the United States Ambassador to Great Britain, in London, England; and Honey Fitz's 75th birthday. Many items include Rose’s original handwritten notations in black ink and pencil. This scrapbook contains 58 calling cards, with many containing handwritten messages; 37 newspaper and magazine clippings; 24 greeting cards; 16 telegrams; 16 typed and handwritten letters; and several typed and printed notes featuring poems and song lyrics.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6765-A
Senators and Congressmen stand outside the West Wing of the White House, Washington, D.C., during a visit to meet with President John F. Kennedy. (L-R) Senator Hubert Humphrey of Minnesota; Senator Thomas H. Kuchel of California; Senator Everett Dirksen of Illinois; Senator Richard Russell of Georgia; Senator Henry M. “Scoop” Jackson of Washington; Senator Leverett Saltonstall of Massachusetts; Senator Albert Gore of Tennessee; Senator Stuart Symington of Missouri; Representative Charles Halleck of Indiana; Representative Leslie C. Arends of Illinois.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6396-B
Luncheon for a bipartisan Congressional group. Front Row (L-R): Senator Mike Mansfield (Montana); Speaker of the House of Representatives, Sam Rayburn (reaching out to shake President Kennedy's hand); Senator Everett Dirksen (Illinois); President John F. Kennedy; Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson; Congressman Charles Halleck (Indiana); Congressman Carl Albert (Oklahoma). Back Row (L-R): Congressman Leslie Arends (Illinois); Senator George Smathers (Florida); Senator Thomas H. Kuchel (California); Senator Hubert Humphrey (Minnesota); Congressman Charles Hoeven (Iowa); Senator Styles Bridges (New Hampshire); Congressman John W. McCormack (Massachusetts); Congressman John W. Byrnes (Wisconsin); Senator Leverett Saltonstall (Massachusetts); President Pro Tempore of the Senate, Senator Carl Hayden (Arizona). North Portico, White House, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6396-A
Luncheon for a bipartisan Congressional group. Front row (L-R): Speaker of the House of Representatives, Sam Rayburn; Senator Mike Mansfield (Montana); Senator Everett Dirksen (Illinois); President John F. Kennedy; Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson; Congressman Charles Halleck (Indiana); Congressman Carl Albert (Oklahoma). Back row (L-R): Congressman Francis E. Walter (Pennsylvania); Congressman Leslie Arends (Illinois); Senator George Smathers (Florida); Senator Thomas H. Kuchel (California); Senator Hubert Humphrey (Minnesota); Congressman Charles Hoeven (Iowa); Senator Styles Bridges (New Hampshire); Congressman John W. McCormack (Massachusetts); Congressman John W. Byrnes (Wisconsin); Senator Leverett Saltonstall (Massachusetts). North Portico, White House, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C62-1-61
Reception for Latin American Diplomats, Officials, and Members of Congress. Wide shot of room as President John F. Kennedy (at right) addresses the audience from lectern; the President proposed the Alliance for Progress (Alianza para el Progreso), designed to promote economic cooperation between Latin American countries and the United States. Front row section of audience facing camera, L-R: Congressman Armistead I. Selden, Jr. (Alabama); Senator Allen J. Ellender (Louisiana); Senator Dennis Chávez (New Mexico); unidentified woman; Senator Mike Mansfield (Montana); unidentified woman; Senator Leverett Saltonstall (Massachusetts); several unidentified persons; Congressman Charles Halleck (Indiana), seated at far right; others unidentified. East Room, White House, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-45-2-61
Reception for Latin American Diplomats, Officials, and Members of Congress. Wide shot of room as President John F. Kennedy (at right) addresses the audience from lectern; the President proposed the Alliance for Progress (Alianza para el Progreso), designed to promote economic cooperation between Latin American countries and the United States. Front row of section of audience facing camera, L-R: Congressman Armistead I. Selden, Jr. (Alabama); Senator Allen J. Ellender (Louisiana); Senator Dennis Chávez (New Mexico); unidentified woman; Senator Mike Mansfield (Montana); unidentified woman; Senator Leverett Saltonstall (Massachusetts); several unidentified persons; Congressman Charles Halleck (Indiana), seated at far right; others unidentified. East Room, White House, Washington, D.C.
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JFKWHP-AR6424-D
Reception for Latin American Diplomats, Officials, and Members of Congress. L-R, front row: Congressman Armistead I. Selden, Jr. (Alabama); Senator Allen J. Ellender (Louisiana); Senator Dennis Chávez (New Mexico); unidentified woman; Senator Mike Mansfield (Montana); unidentified woman; Senator Leverett Saltonstall (Massachusetts); several unidentified persons; Congressman Charles Halleck (Indiana), seated at far right; others unidentified. East Room, White House, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C107-8-63
President John F. Kennedy (center) attends a convocation ceremony commemorating the centennial anniversary of Boston College. Also pictured: Representative James C. Auchincloss (New Jersey); Representative Thomas P. “Tip” O’Neill, Jr. of Massachusetts (partially hidden); Senator Edward M. Kennedy (Massachusetts); President of Boston College, Reverend Michael P. Walsh, S.J.; Senator Leverett Saltonstall (Massachusetts); Governor of Massachusetts, Endicott “Chub” Peabody; White House Secret Service agent, Jack Ready. Alumni Field, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C107-6-63
President John F. Kennedy takes part in the processional walk from Roberts Center to Alumni Field at Boston College, prior to a convocation ceremony commemorating the school’s centennial anniversary. Walking (L-R): British economist and author, Lady Barbara Ward Jackson; President of Harvard University, Dr. Nathan M. Pusey; Senator Leverett Saltonstall (Massachusetts); Senator Edward M. Kennedy (Massachusetts); Archbishop of Boston, Richard Cardinal Cushing; Speaker of the House of Representatives, John W. McCormack (Massachusetts); chief of the Boston office of the United States Secret Service, Frank V. McDermott (head turned); President Kennedy; Military Aide to the President, General Chester V. Clifton; White House Secret Service agent, Floyd Boring (head turned); others unidentified. Boston College, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts.
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JFKWHP-ST-C107-2-63
President John F. Kennedy delivers an address at a convocation ceremony commemorating the centennial anniversary of Boston College. Also pictured: British economist and author, Lady Barbara Ward Jackson; Representative Edward P. Boland (Massachusetts); President of Harvard University, Dr. Nathan M. Pusey; Representative Thomas P. “Tip” O’Neill, Jr. (Massachusetts); Representative James C. Auchincloss (New Jersey); Senator Edward M. Kennedy (Massachusetts); Senator Leverett Saltonstall (Massachusetts); Governor of Massachusetts, Endicott “Chub” Peabody; Archbishop of Boston, Richard Cardinal Cushing. Alumni Field, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts.
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JFKWHP-ST-C107-1-63
President John F. Kennedy and other honored guests walk towards the stage on Alumni Field at Boston College, during a convocation ceremony commemorating the centennial anniversary of Boston College. Those walking with President Kennedy include: Representative Thomas P. “Tip” O’Neill, Jr. (Massachusetts); President of Georgetown University, Reverend Edward B. Bunn; British economist and author, Lady Barbara Ward Jackson; Governor of Massachusetts, Endicott “Chub” Peabody; President of Harvard University, Dr. Nathan M. Pusey; Senator Leverett Saltonstall (Massachusetts); Senator Edward M. Kennedy (Massachusetts); Archbishop of Boston, Richard Cardinal Cushing; President of Boston College, Reverend Michael P. Walsh, S.J.; Speaker of the House of Representatives, John W. McCormack (Massachusetts); Military Aide to the President, General Chester V. Clifton; White House Secret Service agent, Floyd Boring. Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-206-4-63
Archbishop of Boston, Richard Cardinal Cushing (at lectern), speaks at a convocation ceremony commemorating the centennial anniversary of Boston College. Those pictured include: President John F. Kennedy; Representative Edward P. Boland (Massachusetts); Representative Thomas P. “Tip” O’Neill, Jr. (Massachusetts); President of Harvard University, Dr. Nathan M. Pusey; Senator Leverett Saltonstall (Massachusetts); Governor of Massachusetts, Endicott “Chub” Peabody; Speaker of the House of Representatives, John W. McCormack (Massachusetts). Alumni Field, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts.
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JFKWHP-ST-206-3-63
Governor of Massachusetts, Endicott “Chub” Peabody (at lectern), speaks at a convocation ceremony commemorating the centennial anniversary of Boston College. Those pictured include: President John F. Kennedy; British economist and author, Lady Barbara Ward Jackson; Representative Edward P. Boland (Massachusetts); Representative James C. Auchincloss (New Jersey); Representative Thomas P. “Tip” O’Neill, Jr. (Massachusetts); President of Harvard University, Dr. Nathan M. Pusey; Senator Edward M. Kennedy (Massachusetts); Senator Leverett Saltonstall (Massachusetts); Archbishop of Boston, Richard Cardinal Cushing; Speaker of the House of Representatives, John W. McCormack (Massachusetts). Alumni Field, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts.