Oral history transcript, Lawrence F. O'Brien, interview 22 (XXII), 6/19/1987, by Michael L. Gillette

Title:

Oral history transcript, Lawrence F. O'Brien, interview 22 (XXII), 6/19/1987, by Michael L. Gillette

Number of Pages:

16

Description:

Robert F. Kennedy's (RFK) approach to his 1968 presidential campaign through primaries; seeking support for RFK before the Indiana primary; utilizing Matt Reese, block captains, and student volunteers in Indiana; receptions to thank local personnel for their help in Indiana; how RFK campaigned in Indiana; opposition from the Indianapolis Star; Hubert Humphrey's growing popularity and support from organized labor; how Eugene McCarthy's campaign affected RFK's; Edith Green's support for RFK in Oregon; RFK campaign staffers who had also worked for JFK versus those who joined RFK's staff later; the campaign challenges ahead for RFK in the spring of 1968.

Contributor:

O'Brien, Lawrence F. (Lawrence Francis), 1917-1990

Collection:

LBJ Library Oral Histories

Collection Description:

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Series:

Transcripts of LBJ Library Oral Histories

See Also:

See all online interviews with Lawrence F. O'Brien

Relation:

Go to Interviewee bio page

Rights:

Possibly copyright restricted: see deed at end of transcript for details