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About Oral History
Digital Identifier
JFKOH-CJD-01
Interviewee(s)
Desautels, Claude John, 1921-1982
Biographical Note
(1921 - 1982). Special Assistant to the President for Congressional Relations (1961-1966)
Interviewer(s)
Louis Oberdorfer
Access Restriction Status
Open
Use Restriction Status
Tape Open for Background Use Only
Description
Desautels discusses his relationship with Lawrence F. O’Brien, his work as an advance man during John F. Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign, and his responsibilities as Special Assistant to the President for Congressional Relations, among other issues.
Date(s) of Materials
16 May 1964
Deed Status
Deeded
Copyright Status
Donated to the United States
Collection
Series
Series 1. John F. Kennedy Oral History Interviews, 1964-2012.
Preferred Citation
Claude J. Desautels, recorded interview by Louis Oberdorfer, May 16, 1964, (page number), John F. Kennedy Library Oral History Program.
Organization(s)
Use Restriction Note
Some of the archival materials in this collection may be subject to copyright or other intellectual property restrictions. Users of these materials are advised to determine the copyright status of any document from which they wish to publish.
Associated Record
Accession Number
OH 1991-020
Transcript
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