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Extraction Summary
6
People
1
Organizations
4
Locations
2
Events
2
Relationships
4
Quotes
Document Information
Type:
Manuscript / book excerpt / investigative file
File Size:
1.29 MB
Summary
This document appears to be a page from a manuscript or book discussing the private animosities between American political leaders in the 1960s. It details the mutual dislike between Bobby Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson, and recounts a specific allegation made by Gore Vidal and Jacqueline Kennedy that LBJ was seen 'chuckling' over JFK's casket on Air Force One following the assassination. The text ends mid-sentence with Jacqueline Kennedy speaking to the writer about a historical record. The document bears a House Oversight stamp.
People (6)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Bobby Kennedy | Politician |
Described as privately abhorring Lyndon Johnson while publicly praising him.
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| Lyndon Johnson | President of the United States |
Described as having inappropriate responses and a contentious relationship with Bobby Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy.
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| Gore Vidal | Writer/Commentator |
Discussed Jacqueline Kennedy's relationship with Johnson on a London TV program.
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| Jacqueline Kennedy | Former First Lady |
Subject of an anecdote regarding the flight from Dallas; allegedly saw Johnson chuckling over JFK's casket.
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| Predecessor | Former President (JFK) |
Referenced as the person in the casket (John F. Kennedy).
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| This writer | Author |
The narrator of the text, who is recounting a conversation with Mrs. Kennedy.
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Organizations (1)
| Name | Type | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Television program in London |
Venue where Gore Vidal spoke.
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Timeline (2 events)
November 22, 1963 (Implied)
Flight from Dallas to Washington after the assassination.
Air Force One
November 22, 1963 (Implied)
Lyndon Johnson allegedly chuckling over the casket of JFK.
Air Force One
Locations (4)
| Location | Context |
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Location of the television interview and where the disclosure was discussed.
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Departure point of the flight after the assassination.
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Destination of the flight.
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Referring to the United States.
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Relationships (2)
Private abhorrence/insults vs public praise.
Incident over the casket; Vidal explaining why she would never relate to him.
Key Quotes (4)
"Bobby Kennedy privately abhors Lyndon Johnson, but publicly calls him 'great, and I mean that in every sense of the word.'"Source
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"Johnson has referred to Bobby as 'that little shit' in private"Source
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Quote #2
"she inadvertently walked in on him as he was standing over the casket of his predecessor and chuckling."Source
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Quote #3
"I'm telling you this for the historical"Source
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Quote #4
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