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About Oral History
Digital Identifier
JFKOH-GAS-04
Interviewee(s)
Smathers, George A. (George Armistead), 1913-2007
Biographical Note
George A. Smathers (1913 - 2007) was a United States Senator from Florida who served in office from 1951 to 1969.
Interviewer(s)
Sheldon Stern
Access Restriction Status
Open
Use Restriction Status
None
Description
This interview focuses on the relationship between John F. Kennedy (JFK) and Lyndon B. Johnson (LBJ), JFK’s political career before his election to the presidency, and LBJ’s discomfort regarding his position as vice-president, among other issues.
Date(s) of Materials
27 May 1982
Deed Status
Rights Transferred Upon Death of Donor
Copyright Status
Donated to the United States
Collection
Series
Series 1. John F. Kennedy Oral History Interviews, 1964-2012.
Preferred Citation
George A. Smathers, recorded interview by Sheldon Stern, May 27, 1982, (page number), John F. Kennedy Library Oral History Program.
Person(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.
Accession Number
OH 2003-034
Transcript
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