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Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1961-05-19-B
AR07
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-RFK-05
In this interview Robert F. Kennedy [RFK] and Marshall discuss how John F. Kennedy [JFK] and RFK grew increasingly more involved with and concerned about civil rights; getting Martin Luther King out of jail during JFK’s 1960 campaign; civil rights advisers during JFK’s 1960 campaign; RFK becoming Attorney General amidst the civil rights battle and the transitional period in the Department of Justice [DOJ]; how Marshall got his position in the DOJ; the struggle over school desegregation; the New Orleans school crisis of February 1961; the Freedom Riders and violence against them; sending federal marshals to Alabama; trying to find a bus driver to get the Freedom Riders out of Birmingham, Alabama; criticism of RFK’s response to the Freedom Riders; how Freedom Riders were arrested and threatened in Mississippi; African-American voting rights in the South and DOJ authority; difficulties with judges; Supreme Court appointments; the FBI and organized crime; reorganization of the DOJ; RFK’s interactions with the FBI and J. Edgar Hoover after JFK’s death; Hoover’s allegations about JFK and the Kennedy family; the alleged FBI wiretapping of officials; JFK’s opinion of Hoover; FBI press releases; connecting the civil rights movement with communism to discredit it; FBI involvement in civil rights matters; issues with the FBI as having civilian control of a police force; JFK’s communication with King and other civil rights leaders; civil rights legislation; the issue of equal employment; the Civil Rights Commission; and violence against African Americans in Birmingham in the spring of 1963, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-RFK-02
In this interview Robert F. Kennedy [RFK] discusses the 1961 Berlin crisis; American forces, military and diplomatic, in Germany; John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] recommendation for Americans to have fallout shelters; nuclear testing; problems with the Department of State; the start of the conflict in Vietnam, 1961; the Department of Justice under RFK and organized crime; RFK’s difficult relationship with J. Edgar Hoover; the wiretapping bill; new federal judgeships in 1961 and other presidential appointments; the Alliance for Progress; Red China; crises during JFK’s presidency and how he was an optimist; RFK’s move for an income tax increase during the Berlin crisis; RFK’s disagreements with President JFK; indecisiveness over picking JFK’s running mate, 1960; the missile gap; fighting and UN operations in the Congo; Nikita S. Khrushchev’s speeches; RFK’s 1962 trip to Japan, Indonesia, Germany, and other countries; the release of Allen L. Pope; Dutch disputes in Southeast Asia; the 1961 crisis in the Dominican Republic and the assassination of Rafael Leonidas Trujillo Molina; the 1962 disarmament conference in Geneva; Edward M. Kennedy’s 1962 campaign for U.S. Senate; the Kennedy family national and political reputation; the Justice Department under RFK and civil rights; and the 1962 steel crisis, among other issues.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-02-20-F
AR16, ST08, KN12
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0911-077
This file contains a transcript from the Westinghouse Broadcasting Company program American Forum of the Air, hosted by Theodore Granik and consisting of a discussion titled, “Which Party for the Independent Voter,” between Charles S. Rhyne, National Chairman of the Volunteers for Nixon-Lodge, and Byron R. White, National Chairman of the Citizens for Kennedy and Johnson. The experience, achievements, and abilities of each candidate are discussed, including those relating to international relations.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-17145
Swearing-in ceremony and reception for assistant secretaries and Presidential appointees, East Room, White House, Washington, D.C. President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy clap as Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson, Lady Bird Johnson, and Chief Justice Earl Warren congratulate group just sworn-in. Group includes: Deputy Attorney General Byron White; Deputy Postmaster General H.W. Brawley; Assistant Secretary of Defense Thomas Morris; Assistant Secretary of Defense Paul Nitze; Assistant Secretary of Defense Arthur Sylvester; Under Secretary of the Air Force Joseph Charyk; Assistant Secretary of the Navy James Wakelin; Assistant Secretary of the Air Force Lyle Garlock; Director of the Import Export Bank George Docking; Chairman of Council of Economic Advisers Walter Heller; Member of Council of Economic Advisers Kermit Gordon; Member of Council of Economic Advisers James Tobin; Consultant to the President Carmine Bellino; General Counsel of the Department of Defense Cyrus Vance; Special Assistant to the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of Defense Adam Yarmolinsky.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-17144
Swearing-in ceremony and reception for assistant secretaries and Presidential appointees, East Room, White House, Washington, D.C. Chief Justice Earl Warren swears in group that includes: Deputy Attorney General Byron White; Deputy Postmaster General H.W. Brawley; Assistant Secretary of Defense Thomas Morris; Assistant Secretary of Defense Paul Nitze; Assistant Secretary of Defense Arthur Sylvester; Under Secretary of the Air Force Joseph Charyk; Assistant Secretary of the Navy James Wakelin; Assistant Secretary of the Air Force Lyle Garlock; Director of the Import Export Bank George Docking; Chairman of Council of Economic Advisers Walter Heller; Member of Council of Economic Advisers Kermit Gordon; Member of Council of Economic Advisers James Tobin; Consultant to the President Carmine Bellino; General Counsel of the Department of Defense Cyrus Vance; Special Assistant to the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of Defense Adam Yarmolinsky. President John F. Kennedy, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson, and Lady Bird Johnson stand among those being sworn in.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-17143
Swearing-in ceremony and reception for assistant secretaries and Presidential appointees, East Room, White House, Washington, D.C. Chief Justice Earl Warren swears in group that includes: Deputy Attorney General Byron White; Deputy Postmaster General H.W. Brawley; Assistant Secretary of Defense Thomas Morris; Assistant Secretary of Defense Paul Nitze; Assistant Secretary of Defense Arthur Sylvester; Under Secretary of the Air Force Joseph Charyk; Assistant Secretary of the Navy James Wakelin; Assistant Secretary of the Air Force Lyle Garlock; Director of the Import Export Bank George Docking; Chairman of Council of Economic Advisers Walter Heller; Member of Council of Economic Advisers Kermit Gordon; Member of Council of Economic Advisers James Tobin; Consultant to the President Carmine Bellino; General Counsel of the Department of Defense Cyrus Vance; Special Assistant to the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of Defense Adam Yarmolinsky. President John F. Kennedy, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson, and Lady Bird Johnson stand among those being sworn in.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-17142
Swearing-in ceremony and reception for assistant secretaries and Presidential appointees, East Room, White House, Washington, D.C. President John F. Kennedy addresses group as Chief Justice Earl Warren looks on from right. Group includes: Deputy Attorney General Byron White; Deputy Postmaster General H.W. Brawley; Assistant Secretary of Defense Thomas Morris; Assistant Secretary of Defense Paul Nitze; Assistant Secretary of Defense Arthur Sylvester; Under Secretary of the Air Force Joseph Charyk; Assistant Secretary of the Navy James Wakelin; Assistant Secretary of the Air Force Lyle Garlock; Director of the Import Export Bank George Docking; Chairman of Council of Economic Advisers Walter Heller; Member of Council of Economic Advisers Kermit Gordon; Member of Council of Economic Advisers James Tobin; Consultant to the President Carmine Bellino; General Counsel of the Department of Defense Cyrus Vance; Special Assistant to the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of Defense Adam Yarmolinsky. First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy and Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson stand next the President. Lady Bird Johnson (hidden) is behind the President.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-17141
Swearing-in ceremony and reception for assistant secretaries and Presidential appointees, East Room, White House, Washington, D.C. President John F. Kennedy addresses group as Chief Justice Earl Warren looks on from right. Group includes: Deputy Attorney General Byron White; Deputy Postmaster General H.W. Brawley; Assistant Secretary of Defense Thomas Morris; Assistant Secretary of Defense Paul Nitze; Assistant Secretary of Defense Arthur Sylvester; Under Secretary of the Air Force Joseph Charyk; Assistant Secretary of the Navy James Wakelin; Assistant Secretary of the Air Force Lyle Garlock; Director of the Import Export Bank George Docking; Chairman of Council of Economic Advisers Walter Heller; Member of Council of Economic Advisers Kermit Gordon; Member of Council of Economic Advisers James Tobin; Consultant to the President Carmine Bellino; General Counsel of the Department of Defense Cyrus Vance; Special Assistant to the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of Defense Adam Yarmolinsky. First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy and Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson stand next the President. Lady Bird Johnson (hidden) is behind the President.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6302-D
Swearing-in ceremony and reception for assistant secretaries and Presidential appointees, East Room, White House, Washington, D.C. President John F. Kennedy addresses group as Chief Justice Earl Warren looks on from right. Group includes: Deputy Attorney General Byron White; Deputy Postmaster General H.W. Brawley; Assistant Secretary of Defense Thomas Morris; Assistant Secretary of Defense Paul Nitze; Assistant Secretary of Defense Arthur Sylvester; Under Secretary of the Air Force Joseph Charyk; Assistant Secretary of the Navy James Wakelin; Assistant Secretary of the Air Force Lyle Garlock; Director of the Import Export Bank George Docking; Chairman of Council of Economic Advisers Walter Heller; Member of Council of Economic Advisers Kermit Gordon; Member of Council of Economic Advisers James Tobin; Consultant to the President Carmine Bellino; General Counsel of the Department of Defense Cyrus Vance; Special Assistant to the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of Defense Adam Yarmolinsky. First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson, and Lady Bird Johnson stand among those being sworn in.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6302-C
Swearing-in ceremony and reception for assistant secretaries and Presidential appointees, East Room, White House, Washington, D.C. Chief Justice Earl Warren swears in group that includes: Deputy Attorney General Byron White; Deputy Postmaster General H.W. Brawley; Assistant Secretary of Defense Thomas Morris; Assistant Secretary of Defense Paul Nitze; Assistant Secretary of Defense Arthur Sylvester; Under Secretary of the Air Force Joseph Charyk; Assistant Secretary of the Navy James Wakelin; Assistant Secretary of the Air Force Lyle Garlock; Director of the Import Export Bank George Docking; Chairman of Council of Economic Advisers Walter Heller; Member of Council of Economic Advisers Kermit Gordon; Member of Council of Economic Advisers James Tobin; Consultant to the President Carmine Bellino; General Counsel of the Department of Defense Cyrus Vance; Special Assistant to the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of Defense Adam Yarmolinsky. President John F. Kennedy, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson, and Lady Bird Johnson stand among those being sworn in.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6302-B
Swearing-in ceremony and reception for assistant secretaries and Presidential appointees, East Room, White House, Washington, D.C. Chief Justice Earl Warren swears in group that includes: Deputy Attorney General Byron White; Deputy Postmaster General H.W. Brawley; Assistant Secretary of Defense Thomas Morris; Assistant Secretary of Defense Paul Nitze; Assistant Secretary of Defense Arthur Sylvester; Under Secretary of the Air Force Joseph Charyk; Assistant Secretary of the Navy James Wakelin; Assistant Secretary of the Air Force Lyle Garlock; Director of the Import Export Bank George Docking; Chairman of Council of Economic Advisers Walter Heller; Member of Council of Economic Advisers Kermit Gordon; Member of Council of Economic Advisers James Tobin; Consultant to the President Carmine Bellino; General Counsel of the Department of Defense Cyrus Vance; Special Assistant to the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of Defense Adam Yarmolinsky. President John F. Kennedy, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson, and Lady Bird Johnson stand among those being sworn in.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C18772
President John F. Kennedy signs S. 1656, S. 1657, and S. 1653 (bills to combat organized crime and racketeering) in the Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C. Looking on (L-R): Unidentified; Senator John L. McClellan of Arkansas; Deputy Attorney General, Byron White; Senator Everett Dirksen of Illinois; Senator Olin Johnston of South Carolina; Senator Sam Ervin of North Carolina; Senator Kenneth Keating of New York; Chief of the Organized Crime Section in the Department of Justice, Edwyn Silberling (partially hidden); Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy; Chief of the Legislation and Special Projects Section of the Criminal Division in the Department of Justice, Harold D. Koffsky; Chief Counsel of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Jerry Adlerman; Deputy Chief of the Legislation and Special Projects Section of the Criminal Division, Edward T. Joyce; Assistant Deputy Attorney General, William A. Geoghegan.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-249-2-62
President John F. Kennedy greets Dr. Rosa Gragg, President of the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs, at a dinner in honor of Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson, Speaker of the House of Representatives John W. McCormack, and Supreme Court Chief Justice Earl Warren. Deputy Attorney General Byron White (partially hidden, over Dr. Gragg's shoulder) and Congressman Hale Boggs of Louisiana (facing the camera) stand in the background; musicians perform at far right. Cross Hall, White House, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-249-1-62
President John F. Kennedy (right) greets unidentified guests at a dinner in honor of Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson, Speaker of the House of Representatives John W. McCormack, and Supreme Court Chief Justice Earl Warren. Deputy Attorney General Byron White stands at far left, facing the camera; musicians perform in the background. Cross Hall, White House, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6596-C
President John F. Kennedy signs Public Law 87-36, Circuit & District Judges Appointment Act. Looking on, L-R: Congressman Emanuel Celler (New York); Senator James O. Eastland (Mississippi); Senator Olin Johnston (South Carolina); Senator Hubert H. Humphrey (Minnesota); Speaker of the House of Representatives, Sam Rayburn (Texas); unidentified; Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy; unidentified; Deputy Attorney General, Byron White. Also included in the President’s schedule: Assistant Deputy Attorney General, Joseph F. Dolan; William Foley; Joseph Davis. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6596-B
President John F. Kennedy signs Public Law 87-36, Circuit & District Judges Appointment Act. Looking on, L-R: Congressman Emanuel Celler (New York); Senator James O. Eastland (Mississippi); Senator Olin Johnston (South Carolina); Senator Hubert H. Humphrey (Minnesota); Speaker of the House of Representatives, Sam Rayburn (Texas); unidentified; Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy; unidentified; Deputy Attorney General, Byron White. Also included in the President’s schedule: Assistant Deputy Attorney General, Joseph F. Dolan; William Foley; Joseph Davis. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6596-A
President John F. Kennedy hands pen to Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy after signing Public Law 87-36, Circuit & District Judges Appointment Act. Others, L-R: Congressman Emanuel Celler (New York); Senator James O. Eastland (Mississippi); Senator Olin Johnston (South Carolina); unidentified; Speaker of the House of Representatives, Sam Rayburn (Texas); Deputy Attorney General, Byron White (far right). Also included in the President’s schedule: Assistant Deputy Attorney General, Joseph F. Dolan; William Foley; Joseph Davis. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C18771
President John F. Kennedy signs S. 1656, S. 1657, and S. 1653 (bills to combat organized crime and racketeering) in the Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C. Looking on (L-R): Unidentified; Senator John L. McClellan of Arkansas; Deputy Attorney General, Byron White; Senator Everett Dirksen of Illinois; Senator Olin Johnston of South Carolina; Senator Sam Ervin of North Carolina; Senator Kenneth Keating of New York; Chief of the Organized Crime Section in the Department of Justice, Edwyn Silberling (partially hidden); Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy; Chief of the Legislation and Special Projects Section of the Criminal Division in the Department of Justice, Harold D. Koffsky; Chief Counsel of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Jerry Adlerman; Deputy Chief of the Legislation and Special Projects Section of the Criminal Division, Edward T. Joyce; Assistant Deputy Attorney General, William A. Geoghegan.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C18770
President John F. Kennedy signs S. 1656, S. 1657, and S. 1653 (bills to combat organized crime and racketeering) in the Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C. Looking on (L-R): Deputy Attorney General Byron White (partially out of frame); Senator Everett Dirksen of Illinois; Senator Olin Johnston of South Carolina; Senator Sam Ervin of North Carolina; Senator Kenneth Keating of New York; Chief of the Organized Crime Section in the Department of Justice, Edwyn Silberling; Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6302-A
Swearing-in ceremony and reception for assistant secretaries and Presidential appointees, East Room, White House, Washington, D.C. Chief Justice Earl Warren swears in group that includes: Deputy Attorney General Byron White; Deputy Postmaster General H.W. Brawley; Assistant Secretary of Defense Thomas Morris; Assistant Secretary of Defense Paul Nitze; Assistant Secretary of Defense Arthur Sylvester; Under Secretary of the Air Force Joseph Charyk; Assistant Secretary of the Navy James Wakelin; Assistant Secretary of the Air Force Lyle Garlock; Director of the Import Export Bank George Docking; Chairman of Council of Economic Advisers Walter Heller; Member of Council of Economic Advisers Kermit Gordon; Member of Council of Economic Advisers James Tobin; Consultant to the President Carmine Bellino; General Counsel of the Department of Defense Cyrus Vance; Special Assistant to the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of Defense Adam Yarmolinsky. President John F. Kennedy, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson, and Lady Bird Johnson stand among those being sworn in.