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About Oral History
Digital Identifier
JFKOH-GHD-01
Interviewee(s)
Decker, George Henry, 1902-1980
Biographical Note
(1902 - 1980) General, Chief of Staff, U.S. Army (1960-1962)
Interviewer(s)
Larry J. Hackman
Access Restriction Status
Open
Use Restriction Status
None
Description
Decker discusses the Joint Chiefs of Staff Laotian policy, the Joint Chiefs’ role in the Bay of Pigs planning and execution, and the Joint Chiefs’ relationship with Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara, among other issues.
Date(s) of Materials
18 September 1968
Deed Status
Deeded
Copyright Status
Donated to the United States
Collection
Series
Series 1. John F. Kennedy Oral History Interviews, 1964-2012.
Preferred Citation
George H. Decker, recorded interview by Larry J. Hackman, September 18, 1968, (page number), John F. Kennedy Library Oral History Program.
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Organization(s)
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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 1971-024
Transcript
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