INTERVIEW WITH EVELYN LINCOLN (JFK'S PERSONAL SECRETARY) (JANUARY 21, 1964)

On January 21, 1964, less than two months after President Kennedy was killed, JFK's personal secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, was interviewed for the radio documentary linked below.
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[@FMHammyJ]

President Kennedy had a true sense of "noblesse oblige".....He wasn't perfect, what man is, but he did care about the common person. Ms. Lincoln sounds like a lovely lady in her own right.

[@Plathianloner]

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[@makthnife]

Steverino is kind of right in his reply... Kennedy was indeed quoted as saying "who gives a s*#% about the amount of the minimum wage..." (JFK had a pension for international affairs more than domestic, is the context) Kennedy was more interested in his legacy than anything. Read "The Last 100 Days of JFK" for more. It was more about image. I will agree that he had more sense of what FMHammyJ speaks of than most. Agreed re: Ms. Lincoln.

[@minnahumble2294]

@@makthnife My family did not like him after the Bay of Pigs. He let our country down and now we are stuck with our enemies on the doorstep. So I don’t feel he was any good at international affairs. Any remaining respect left for him disintegrated when the distasteful details of his personal life was revealed.

[@shernitadee]

He was PERFECT!

[@ernestkovach3305]

The kind of Secretary every man or woman should most want. Loyal, aware, caring, professional, efficient, enthusiastic and protective . This was a very informative interview.

[@uncletony6210]

"Loyal, aware, caring, professional, efficient, enthusiastic, and protective." *Like attracts like.

[@Plathianloner]

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[@mariogiresi6792]

26:00 We’re still picking up the pieces. How many of us thought those 30 horrible seconds in Dallas would be stretched out to decades. One of the most disastrous moments in our history.

[@jayneneewing2369]

This country has not been the same since. I remember the feelings of excitement in young people. I was one of them in junior high when he was killed. Mrs. Lincoln said we “had to pick up the pieces”, and I think we did; but we never got the glue to stick and hold them back together.

[@mikewynne7131]

I'm almost 60. I was just shy of 3 years old when he was assasinated so I don't remember his time in office. Yet I grew-up Idolizing JFK, he was a hero and a martyr in my home. I've always felt bad for JFK Jr. who was only 1 year older than me. As I've gotten older, it chokes me up to see him at his funeral, especially during the salute. I was crushed when Bobby was assasinated and remembered him well as well as his assasination. It was horrible. Those two murders ruined Teddy- who wasn't nearly as capable a man as JFK or RFK to begin with. The reality of JFK was that he was a naive and overconfident- a Kennedy trait and a common trait among wealthy idealists who go into politics. He was only "loved" by Liberal and Centrist idealists of both parties who were mostly 35 and under. He was hated by huge segments of the Democrat party and Conservative Republicans. He was likely not going to get re-elected in 1964. Thats why he got hit. It was the Left that killed JFK. And Bobby was killed because he was going to be elected in '68 and he would have gotten to the bottom of it all. By the way- I am a Liberterian and a Conservative who got kicked-out of (i.e. made to feel unwlecome) the Democrat Party 30 yeaes ago. JFK was nothing like the Democrats today. He was patriotic, pro-American and sought equality under the law, which is quite different that what we see today from Democrats.

[@studio107bgallery4]

National Trauma for sure….😢

[@travisgrant5608]

Sounds like President Kennedy was a kind and thoughtful employer. I was in high school when he was assassinated. Can never forget that day. Can't even think what Mrs. Lincoln went through. What an awesome secretary and person she was.

[@teeniebeenie8774]

me too, in 8th grade, when announced in our Houston classroom, at lunch, women yelled, ev body cried, we all thought immed that lbj did it.....we miss u jack, and Jackie.

[@tidefalcon1631]

Lol, whatever. Ask Mimi Beardsley what kind of employer he was

[@Plathianloner]

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[@pearl0300]

i'm in high school right now lol. i wish i knew what it was like for everyone back then.

[@MetalForLife1970]

I wasn't born until 1970 but I feel such great sorrow over this whole incident! I'm conservative but I definitely feel a connection to President Kennedy and probably would have been a supporter of his if I had been alive in those days! Definitely the last Great Democratic politician....he would be rolling over in his grave seeing the democratic party now!

[@432b86ed]

Of all the JFK related bits of which I've listened/viewed, this is one of the ones that I've gained the most insight from, and felt the most sadness.

[@katherinechrisman5362]

I agree heartbreaking

[@remnantmombaker853]

What a lovely lady Mrs. Lincoln is,or was. No wonder he kept her as his personal secretary 11 years.

[@delaneysays]

Despite his wealthy upbringing, his honest compassion towards the average citizen is a rarity among politicians nowadays. I hope there will be someone like JFK back in the White House in the near future.

[@maxordonez5454]

We will be lifted in our spirit and proud to be an american citizen

[@omipari6895]

Maybe his son....

[@entheosvillacencio3085]

@@omipari6895 his son was dead already in 1999

[@Clare-tea]

We need him..

[@eileenmacdougall8945]

I grew up with President Kennedy's photo on our living room wall. My husband brought me a photo he found at his parent's house after they passed. I'll be happy to place it on our wall in 2020.

[@MrClassicDoctorWho]

Sounds like it was recorded 10 years ago. Top quality audio and content. Thank you.

[@TEM14411]

Good point! Remarkably crisp and clear.

[@rosesandsongs21]

What a lovely sweet soft talking woman, I had no idea, and what a sense of purpose and a love of what she was doing and of those she was doing it with, I am blown away, I will come back here once in a while, thanks to those who made this.

[@vitocorleone8323]

You mean the days before vocal fryyyy when women had nice sounding voices as did Jackie Kennedy. Can't even listen to girls speak today. It's unbearable.

[@rosesandsongs21]

@@vitocorleone8323 Yes, those lovely days when women took care of their iappearance because it is a reflection of the soul, because they took pride in looking womanish and because jeans t-shirt were ugly men's clothing! : )

[@viewerpet12]

Truly a heartbreaking experience for such a loyal close personal friend of JFK Who stills showing a remarkable humility like no other. I could have listened to this woman for hours

[@jerrytemple7570]

Yes .she is a great narrator..ha great relaxing voice.

[@Gigi1111Layna]

@@jerrytemple7570 Narrator!?? Really... you think she read off a script. Oh yeah, maybe one the ppl who conspired together to take this good man out. Like the swine LBJ...et al.

[@First_Houser84]

Her talk is so pleasant and articulate!

[@whateverismychanelvalue138]

Yes Very Clear and soft Good for learning English USA

[@Plathianloner]

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[@OCRay1]

Yep. Perfect fit for the JFK administration.

[@a.rthurlovejoy2373]

A model of what a very good president exhibits. He leaves a good impression on the nation. Afterfifty years youre still missed Mr President.

[@ynotcougar]

Every November 22nd I put my Flag at Half staff. I have never had anyone question it. We as a Country Died that day. Both with our innocents as well as our path Forward. R.I.P. JFK.

[@IslandGirl-nt6ry]

I was heartbroken before, but I am completely heartsick now. Why? Why? Why? This is the man I remember, this is what he exuded, confidence, positivity, compassion, strength, intelligence, wit, so much more. If he was here today he'd be heartsick too looking at what has happened to this country. Shameful. Take a lesson everyone.

[@felygabut3619]

No

[@caligirl3000]

Sweet lady. She not only loss her boss, but a dear friend too on Nov 22, 1963. God bless you Mrs. Lincoln.

[@freduklernas3637]

mrs Lincon.. an exceptional Assistant to a Unique kind If President! May God bless both of them Eternally ...

[@Tyler380]

He always had a smile.. Seen him in person at Bradley airport..

[@normanduke8855]

Lucky you !

[@HDCAMAN]

What an amazing experience

[@ercm2393]

Wow she said that he was even more humble as President than when he was a senator...smh we need him today. R. I.P

[@gallowsradio]

He was our last chance. Someone who cared... This was an eloquent and an excellent interview. Like no other...

[@helencasillas514]

John Campagnoly I was 15 in High School when the Principal announced President Kennedy had been shot an d killed. Now the Russians are coming to get us. He broke down on the P A. I get goose bumps when I remember Helen Tucson AZ.

[@josephoconnell8947]

So true now you have Trump !!!! how did you get to here ?

[@PAULLONDEN]

*Helen Casillas* __ Over the school PA _"Now the Russians are coming to get us"_ .Coming from a teacher...🙄. another frightning example how the average American citizen was brainwashed . Nothing has changed, the media still laps up what they're supposed to say about Russia, Although admitedly ,the former Sovjet Union was a lousy dictatorship .....there's two sides to the story ,with Nato stationing nuclear warheads right upclose to Russia's borders, ..... Even since 2010 , after a few years of cordial relations ,Nato sees it fit to have expansionist ambitions eastwards , inviting former Sovjet republics to join her organisation , propping up neo fascist seperatist mercenaries in the Ukraïne ,which is as inseperable a part of Russia as Alaska is considered to be of the U.S. Moving her nuclear warheads from Turkey to Romania, which is the same as if the former Warsaw Pact was stationing warheads in Mexico.....While that same Warsaw Pact folded already three decades ago, Nato only gathers in strength , .....and all the while acting annoyed why a new Kremlin strongman rose up to put a stop to all of this.....

[@gallowsradio]

@@josephoconnell8947 once they killed him. They walked all over his body...to this point.

[@moviestarmemories630]

Trump was friends with John Jr who had suggested he run.

[@constantdarkfog49]

Very interesting to meet with JFK's PERSONAL SECRETARY. She described Kennedy as we all know him to be, caring, loving, driven.

[@dangerusb]

What a great interview of a great person. I can't believe how horrible Johnson treated her. He threw her out of the office when he took over. He should have honoured her for her commitment to the Office.

[@SuperBowser87]

Brian Humeniuk I don’t think he had time to train a new secretary

[@pookiebear364]

Lbj was a pig...To humilate the folks that stayed on from Jacks admin. He would dictate his letters while taking a leak or sitting and...excuse the bluntness...takeing a dump. Just disgusting.

[@normanduke8855]

I'm sure she left under the best of circumstances. He wanted his own secretary, Marie Fehmer.

[@apacur]

It's not unbelievable at all---- if you understand why he wanted nothing to do with Kennedy or anything or anyone associated with him.

[@croatianguy7073]

She was a Kennedy loyalist till the end. She had to go in LBJ's eyes. No remnants of the past. He's a cold man.

[@jameysummers1577]

You have the best content Mr. Von Pein. Thank you for these great pieces of history.

[@williamadams9358]

President John F. Kennedy, A Hero And National Treasure..who shall shine throughout the ages. His Courage, his vision, His compassion...shall never be forgotten. For as Long as History is told, we shall never forget. Our Great and fallen President, saving us from nuclear Devastation. May God Bless you and give you peace J.F.K.

[@Gigi1111Layna]

Amen!!

[@freduklernas3637]

god Bless Mrs Lincoln for the insight.. God bless Jack Eternally!

[@thejerseyj1636]

So many memories for such a short period of time. We'll never be able to fully realize what we lost.

[@eileenmacdougall8945]

I don't know about that given the current administration.

[@guskringen7787]

This is beyond touching. Of course the American story is still being written, thankfully, but if you listen to this and don’t see how far we’ve descended culturally and politically, you can’t be paying attention. Factoring out whatever you could say negatively about JFK (which is easy since all Presidents are flawed) and normal social evolution, he embodied, and inspired the best of this country. After his assassination my history professor, the smartest guy in any room, said “We’re probably in the twilight of Western civilization”. Given the last 5 years it would be hard to argue against this. The arch of history doesn’t seem to be bending towards justice or democracy. We seem to be hanging by a thread, and sadly this interview is a reminder. But, as Lawrence of Arabia said, “Nothing is written”, and faced with crossing the Nefu desert, he said “It’s only a matter of going”. It’s our desert to cross. Will we?

[@antonioromano9963]

Yes

[@4310hortee]

This interview is priceless going back in time and hearing about the great man JFK and his lovely persona, I was born in 1980 and no I'm not American. I'm from New Zealand, but this great president was ahead of his time, sadly he was surrounded by old rich gold diggers who was only in it to prophet themselves, greed money wars etc...R.I.P JFK!!! Thanks for this upload!!!

[@whateverismychanelvalue138]

Hallo New Zealand lady JFK like Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson, Andrew Jackson He really care about People's! After he died USA get Collapsed because The bankster Control The economics people's and Corporate control people's for Keep busy to work never think about Critical thinking Because so many People Life for Materialism just care for Him self

[@peterfranks6243]

Sadly the State's still think the same way

[@richardwariner5886]

@@whateverismychanelvalue138 Nice to see someone who understands & views the world as I do, as it all changed after his murder and the cover-up started and the radical change or coup d'état took place from within our government..

[@brober]

How far my country has fallen. Jack Kennedy was the best president America had in my lifetime.

[@gallowsradio]

Roger that!

[@piusx8317]

John

[@Plathianloner]

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[@johnsradios484]

Bruce Robertson Mr Kennedy had class something sorely misses w 45.

[@freduklernas3637]

Jfk would have changed a lot of things for the better.... God bless Jack Eternally

[@dennyshank7664]

Those of us who lived through his Presidency, remember his legacy with enormous pride. He had represented this country and it's citizens with intelligence and sincerity. I only hope that the generations that have come along since can watch the speeches and interviews and gain that same appreciation for the Man and the Office. There really is very little for them in these times, to make any comparison. We could really use his leadership skills right now. The White House will never be the same.

[@gallowsradio]

I second that...

[@nigeljones8202]

Hail to the Chief

[@stanleydavis7904]

i am 71 and i still weep for him and us. what we lost cannot me truly measured. my Dad,God,JFK

[@philipcarthy2977]

Mrs Lincoln, sounds like the most genuine person, who had a fantastic relationship with the president, history that still fascinates us today.

[@nickylup9566]

thank you for the upload David Von Pein's JFK Channel

[@malcolmclayton6651]

In terms of history a moment in time. Be your best was the philosophy of the President Kennedy.

[@burdine26.120]

“In a democracy, every citizen, regardless of his interest in politics, “holds office”; every one of us is in a position of responsibility; and, in the final analysis, the kind of government we get depends upon how we fulfill those responsibilities. We, the people, are the boss, and we will get the kind of political leadership, be it good or bad, that we demand and deserve.” - John F. Kennedy, Profiles in Courage, 1955

[@bubbastill2040]

Yep

[@antonioromano9963]

Courage he embodied indeed

[@thejerseyj1636]

I would love to have such a nice and capable woman think and say those things about me. I could have listened for hours. Everything about JFK'S Presidency was too short. Well, we can be glad we had what we did, when we did. Thank you David Von Pein.

[@DavidVonPeinJFK]

Thank *you*.

[@gherbie7705]

Agree

[@PAULLONDEN]

Unbelievable ,,this was only two months after the murder,........It was such a shock for the regular person let alone this secretary who was so close to him,....it seems almost impossible to get over this. She sounds like the consumate professional.

[@betsycawn2593]

Marvelous gift to our time of remembrance. Would love to know who the interviewer is/was. Great match for her.

[@DavidVonPeinJFK]

The interviewer is Robert S. Greene. More info here --- www.jfklibrary.org/asset-viewer/archives/USIAAU/USIAAU-031/USIAAU-031

[@anahart8253]

I just love ❤️ her so much!!! Her spirit forever shines in me!! She was so beautiful yet a beautiful person also! And a beloved mother of three daughters, Ellanora, Rose and Ann . (I saw this info on a credited source but it disappeared- Apparently these children of hers didn’t want their personal family tree exposed and wanted to resort in privacy! I am truly touched that I had this heart-felt privilege of coming to know of such blessing of herself (with her husband who served in US Army… an Army dad!). As a loving mother to all my own daughters I can relate! MUST express something here- I sense that in this lovely woman’s “hear after” as we say in Christian Science, that this beautiful mother will be the highest ranking officer of the judiciary as its Chief Justice through a UNITED President who believes in either sex to serve on the Supreme Court! I can feel it in her spirit🥰❤️. Her breathtaking voice is something of a gifted treasure of love for not only the judicial system but worldly.🌍

[@jeanneumana1052]

This guy knew pain...physical, existential, emotional, mental but he seemed to blow it off...typical Irish fatalism. Loved that tale about Marlborough and his early doom which is why he burned the candle at both ends. Of all his siblings, he was the most ancient, the oldest soul, older and wiser than his father. Wittier and deeper than his Dad and less bigotted or at least less obvious about it. If only.....what if.....imagine....I wish....

[@timmckeown1313]

This was great. Thanks for posting.

[@croatianguy7073]

What a nice, sweet lady. Thanks for the upload.

[@fgd1883]

Great experience for Evelyn Lincoln. Her journey as a personal secretary to many congressman and finally manage to work WTH JFK. Who nvr want to be in her shoes. Volunteer to work at night for JFK campaign. It will the best moment in her life. She will nvr forget. Lord bless Evelyn and JFK. Anna Caroline.

[@rma3_3_3]

Very articulate and very believable in my opinion -

[@brianarbenz7206]

She communicated with John Kennedy like no one else did, not even Jackie. He confided in Evelyn Lincoln his inability to maintain his marital fidelity. In a later era, she said that she gently pleaded with him that he should stop "going out with other women," and said his somber response was, "I know, but I can't help it."

[@robinwarren8441]

Where did you find that piece of information?

[@jangreen5618]

Great interview.

[@uncletony6210]

It really is.

[@rustyau3669]

A great insight to JFK and the reasons behind his humanitarian ideologies . A man of a privileged upbringing no doubt , however it dose explain in Evelyn's expose of his character the deference to his interest in the concerns of all people , in respect of he actually appreciated the kindness his servants and no doubt , hoped all people cared and respected each other as he duly experienced in his own life .

[@teeniebeenie8774]

our greatest and most kind prez...how we miss him. thanks evelyn for all u did for him.

[@rasul407]

She has similar voice as Jackie Kennedy

[@Nikohere]

A sweet soft toned woman Ms Evelyn Lincoln was he was very respectful to her & made sure she was feeling at home there in the White House during his presidency. The recording interview so crisp & clear good footage. "A strange feeling a good old friend he was like to have around you". I wish LBJ would've kept her but he was against Kennedy they both didn't get along & could've honoured her for her year long committment even from his campaign trail to her currency to the presidency in the white house how late at night she would be in her room workin late nights & days.

[@Johnny53kgb-nsa]

Great piece of history. Ms. Lincoln sound's like a caring , kind lady.

[@dondavey1959]

A man's man . I still dont understand how some Coward would murder him be it coward Oswald or whomever. This is fifty years after the fact and he is still missed. I just don"t understand .

[@thejogayogafiles]

Don Davey Listen to this and you'll understand everything. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpmlYZR8opuAhpY

[@tulayamalavenapi4028]

It's Jimmy Carter's 96th birthday today. What a crying shame President Kennedy didn't have those 50 more years. I feel so sad hearing and seeing pictures of his secretary, Evelyn, because she is just very modest, endearing and straightforwardly simple. That's why Pres Kennedy was her kindred soul, deep in his good intentions for USA and the citizens. I never warmed up to the wife he had. My apologies, but Jackie was more of a fox.

[@shadrach6299]

I will never forget him.

[@tajmulhall]

Jackie and this woman sound a lot the same, where are their accents from. I always thought Jackie had a unique sound but this lady sounds almost exactly like her .

[@EPJamesMacAdams]

thank you

[@lifeonachalkboardamandawil7983]

Dear Lord, our world needs more leaders like JFK!

[@angelp.5224]

Once said to be " The End of the Innocence" when he was assassinated. I'm 55 he was killed I was approximately 2 months old

[@entheosvillacencio3085]

Am i the one whos in love with her voice? Lmaoo

[@bubbastill2040]

I'm 56 years old and want her to read me a bedtime story! Or just talk about JFK.........

[@anahart8253]

Evelyn Lincoln has always been an impossibly beautiful person, both her face and in spirit! And her voice here is so comforting to listen to…and so mellifluous…. You can feel the love ❤️ in her adoring voice!! She’s an angel made in judicial heaven!!😇❤️❤️🇱🇷🇱🇷🇱🇷

[@terridukes8916]

GOD BLESS YOU..MS LINCLON...WHAT A PART OF HISTORY U ARE....WOULD LOVE TO HAVE KNOWN YOU!! HOPING YOUR FAMILY ALWAYS KEEPS YOU CLOSE!!!

[@conniechow819]

jfk is last real president.

[@w.w.schwoodson3670]

connie chow Donald Trump is the FIRST real President since JFK. god bless both great men.

[@ernestkovach3305]

A fine President but not the last. Ford . Ford was our most honest President. Athletic, hard working, wise, caring.

[@sandysexton6570]

Rockit730 ... I liked President Reagan, too. He never took up a lot of time in his speeches, and spoke very well.

[@dangerusb]

Ford is the one who changed the position of the bullet that hit JFK in the back.

[@ah2552]

Trump is an embarrassment.

[@davidarbuckle7236]

She obviously had a once-in-a-million experience as JFK's Secretary. Her Perspective is inspiring.

[@corrinadsouza1319]

Thank you for sharing this wonderful interview. What a great leader we lost. All this from someone from India who has never known him and yet grieve for him, his young family and what the world lost. Damn you the Deep state and LBJ.

[@karanveersingh6367]

Voice clarity is crystal clear. Can you put english subtitles.

[@cherylmendenhall8795]

Never heard this before. Very interesting.

[@9094nancyj]

She sounds like a nice lady

[@flatsignedpressllc8811]

The respect, even deep admiration for Ms. Lincoln and the genuineness that somehow glows from her voice and into the hearts beating within each of us louder and louder as simultaneously we vividly feel and hear this unique story already heard again and again, dozens if not hundreds of times but never, not even once with the level of honesty, love and sincerity that flows with each word without plot nor advance thought. Ms. Lincoln allows herself to share history and truth free-flowingly as I've never heard another. Ironically, I spent almost a full year with President Ford as I and our staffs assisted in editing and rewriting what would become President Ford's final book; coincidentally I think not, it was on the very subject of JFK, The Commission and mostly regerjutated, decades-practiced fiction written by the pros in D.C.before the death of their president. But of historic value, whether by accident or with a final pure intent, Ford included a clever, perhaps intentionally mysterious sentence in the book I speak of that said, "leaders in D.C. immediately destroyed their JFK files upon hearing of the presidents death in Dallas." What I didn't truly think about sufficiently until Ford had passed about a year following the release of the limited 3000 copies of the book was this: who would have files that were destroyed and who would have the courage, "balls" or audacity to destroy files which were obviously owned by the American people? As I began to answer those questions, combined with the Watergate figure E. Howard Hunt's deathbed explanation as much as confession, for my first time I knew the names of the conspirators and the shooters. But, more importantly, I knew the names (or their positions or roles they played within our country and/or our government and the new presidents plans; if not his direct administration) of those who made up the cabal that approved, unanimously agreeing to not assassinate the president; in their minds, to rid their government of the man who benefited from the presidency being stolen for him, JFK. Ironically, close friends of JFK have told me that they and the Kennedy family are the very last of all the people who would ever want the entire story to be known. After all, the way it turned out, although tragic and worse, JFK will forever be the beloved & martyred president. Additionally, even the crooked and almost all-powerful LBJ would never have had the ability to literally enrich all future generations of Americans to a level only dreamed for by the best and most generous of America's leadership. We now take so much for granted but life outside the urban areas of the USA prior to 1960 was far worse economically, politically, spiritually and even morally in many ways than is the worst of the worst once LBJ's "Great Society" was implemented and even more so now with most of the national governments continuation of the 1960's liberal, generous agencies, programs and the one-time permanent improvements which even now continue to benefit all those touched by any of these many examples. Meaning no disrespect or even any ill-word for JFK, but if not for his death, he & the Kennedy legacy would not be such as it is now; poor children would still not be able to attend even high school, much less likely college as 97% of those who wish to do today! In the 1950's & even '60's, childhood hunger in the rural Appalachians, the south and on federal reservations was then a daily, national embarrassment that would have remained through today. So would have our educational system, from pre-school and certainly through our post-graduate level of education, we are the envy of the world and unmatched by generations by any other system, country or continent. Without the JFK/LBJ presidencies in our history, does anyone believe congress would have done so well for those decades before "the me generation" of the 1980's slowed but not halt, the progress still being made within these areas of our "Great Society?" Think homes now, and recall those terrible "projects" most now see as slums and beneath that of any American, would probably be seen as a genuine blessing to have, had our entire economic belief system and expectation-level not have been permanently elevated by LBJ's congress....which I'm convinced acted, as did LBJ as well, out of quilt as much as kindness as they oversaw the first great, generation-long, movement of America's great wealth from the top 2% and onto the great middle-class created then and which we as a nation saw go away in the 1980's and only now we do we realize and long-for those good, grand, even golden achievements for all Americans which all derived from perhaps the most evil and despicable planned coup in world history! GOD's SPEED ... AGAIN & AMEN!

[@Imtahotep]

The weave of names recurring, Lincoln, Kennedy, Johnson, beyond a century's enduring; belie star crossed fates, of secret hands obscuring.

[@BryanM61]

It's funny: President Lincoln had a secretary named Kennedy; President Kennedy had a secretary named Lincoln.

[@suzannereilman4516]

...can we just mention, once again, what an aDORable child little John was...:)?

[@andrewcharley1893]

Evelyn was a women that to my humble knowledge hardly appeared on documentaries relating to President Kennedy. A very interesting point though, She spoke to jfk about her concerns about his up and coming Dallas trip. He told her 'Evelyn I can’t fear being out there amongst the people , if they want to get me they can get me in church, I’m still going to Dallas’ I wonder if he knew who ‘they’ were?

[@mitchellmiranda3295]

What a difference compared to Trump who only worries about, "me, me, me!"

[@bevofrancis8030]

You are delusional....Trump is worried about helping the common man...the great middle and lower class...making the system work for the most people. "Sticking it to" the "ins" that have been raiding the coffers for the last 75 years to the detriment of the middle and lower classes...that is why they ALL are ultra-critical of him...they (both parties) hate his success with the economy (that by ALL indicators is helping the middle class and minorities the most), foreign relations, military and the clean-up of the Justice Department - which has been weaponized against us. Now if you want to see a "me, me' me!" delusional narcissist check the last administration; clear evidence in how many times he said "I" or "me" in his speeches.

[@mitchellmiranda3295]

@@bevofrancis8030 Trump is a disgrace who is only worried about Trump. The man is a spoiled rich baby who has little to no regard for humanity. This is the Obama economy coming to fruition. Dude anyone who's still supporting this Russian Puppet at this point is a traitor as well. Trump has done nothing but produce a daily scandal. Seventeen different criminal investigations in two years. Trump is the greatest con artist in history. If running your inheritance to the ground and indebting yourself to a hostile foreign bank because no respectable lending institution will bailout your bankrupt business is a success story, then I guess I'm jealous of this old, bald head, fat flabby, baby penis, traitor.

[@tundrav8georgia]

@@mitchellmiranda3295 how nasty Democrats can get JFK would be shocked to see what Democrats have become lately

[@juliemcleod9869]

Nice and refreshing!! No muck raking going on or asking in detail about the assassination .

[@blueskygal255]

The for posting great to hear how our patriot Commander in Chief spent his days.

[@69realstar2]

At that time everyone knew oswald was but not everyone knew that Evelyn has met oswald..couple of years before 63..surprised she did not bring up or interviewer didn't bring it up..sur she grieving with rest of America at that time..

[@michaeldavis1609]

Hard to believe he would be 102 now

[@stanleydavis7904]

i didn't know him personally, but he knew me

[@jodywhelan7995]

Kennedy's personal secretary was called Ms Lincoln, Lincoln's secretary was called Ms Kennedy..🤯❤🙏🍿

[@curtcollett2893]

Another interesting fact,,,had Johnson been killed that day also, Speaker of the House John McCormack would have become president. John McCormack died on November 22, 1980.

[@Gigi1111Layna]

It's crazy the coincidences yet I don't believe in coincidence. The numbers and dates of many things also add up to something unbelievable..

[@jodywhelan7995]

@@Gigi1111Layna In Hebrew, there's no word for Coincidence.......

[@AaronDanieltenni]

Poor woman was loyal to him like many of his staff except the treasonous pricks.

[@gherbie7705]

This made me cry! Wow what a beautiful woman. She had the best job in the world. Abraham Lincoln secretary last name was Kennedy . Notice Everlyns last name. WWG1WGA......

[@MsVanorak]

22.30 oh what a beautiful image. so fun and private just the same whether the camera was there to capture the moment or not.

[@theressamurphy2996]

What a lovely memory of President John F. Kennedy

[@mrpeel3239]

Was this the first interview she did following the assassination? Who was the interviewer?

[@Gigi1111Layna]

It says it was for a radio interview. I imagine it was, since it had only been two months after they murdered him.

[@teeniebeenie8774]

best prez we ever had..god bless him and Jackie and jon jon...

[@dennispearson9287]

AMAZING !!!.....

[@user-yz7zu9yh7u]

What a gracious lady! Loyal secretary, always professional. Witness to history.📝

[@SJam491]

Mrs. Lincoln wrote Kennedy and Johnson (1967). It would make a great movie, in my opinion.

[@151centrum]

👍👍👍

[@KenDanieli]

Seems to be a pretty simple person.

[@kayakdog121]

Let's drive the president around in a convertible through all these tall buildings in a town where everyone owns a rifle. Everything will be fine.

[@teeniebeenie8774]

very odd that day, so many bad things lined up perfectly for his murder....

[@503945158]

Seriously. I agree with you. How could they.

[@hiataki7]

Kennedy agreed to this. He knew the risks.

[@janelletowells5958]

He had no security men on his car at the time of the shooting.

[@pauldurkin6770]

She's good and so was he

[@johntexas8417]

What a very nice "lady".

[@CHARIOTEERDC]

Sounds like Arthur Schlesinger as interviewer

[@skreety0455]

Hope Caroline Kennedy hears this.

[@69realstar2]

Weird coincidence she knew oswald. But doesn't going big detail how they knew each other..

[@kneesoxxx7902]

Mrs. Lanningham!!!

[@user-wi7yx5qi7k]

声や話し方に知性が滲み出ている。 素晴らしい。

[@antonioromano9963]

He was a wonderful man

[@harvestusher1938]

The blame lies with the Secret Service. They dropped the ball.

[@shermancrockettjr.4879]

Air conditioning was just coming into vogue then, which meant many open windows, but you’re right, SS dropped the ball, as did FBI...How do you allow Oswald to carry a rifle into building on that terrible day?

[@kingtriplebbb5347]

Touching Story 😥😭 ❤️ Why he had to die though 😂 😭 that's all I want to know !!!! Why???? Why they killed him 🤔

[@chriscurtis8344]

Because he was gonna pull the troops out of Vietnam which would have deprived the elite, avaricious greedy business men and demonic politicians of big revenue. Plus, the speech he made on June 11, 1963 pissed a lot of bigots off.

[@shaniekatalley7791]

Wat about shanieka on camera

[@erikpeterson25]

" is there any mail? " one of his major concerns.... FAST FORWARD TO Certified mail received The White House April 17th 2018.....anyone heard from the current occupant of The White House??? No worries , it was cc'd to members of congress and state government and ongoing to others around the country including, newly elected in my home state and then three presidential candidates and now to Class of 2020 High School , along with colleges and universities ....it was open letters after all, also addressed to " All United States Citizens" and " the World Community" ...how many milllions of people do you think will be aware around the globe before it is brought up publicly by someone in the USA and who do you think might bring it up? , isn't this exciting 😁

[@michaeldavis1609]

Talking about Jackie popularity he said no one wonders what lyndon and I wear very funny

[@randyharris3175]

General how in the hell do you know what she did if you have nothing good to say say nothing

[@3poulsen]

She sounds terribly gracious and genteel. She was the one who took the calls and made the arrangements for him to have other women come to the White House while Jackie was gone. Now that is loyalty!!!!!!

[@ebeegeebeefofeebee3181]

Frankly I don't give a crap for what your saying. Just your stupid gossip.

[@skreety0455]

What a worthy and worthwhile life! A winner!!