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About Oral History
Digital Identifier
JFKOH-JAMB-01
Interviewee(s)
Burns, James MacGregor, 1918-2014
Biographical Note
Political scientist, educator, Massachusetts political figure; member, Massachusetts delegation, Democratic National Convention (1952, 1956, 1960, 1964); author, John F. Kennedy, a Political Profile (1960).
Interviewer(s)
William H. Brubeck
Access Restriction Status
Open
Use Restriction Status
None
Description
Burns discusses the assessments of John F. Kennedy that he made in his book, Kennedy and Theodore C. Sorensen’s critiques of the book, the authorship of Profiles in Courage, and whether or not Kennedy’s decision-making involved emotion, among other issues.
Date(s) of Materials
14 May 1965
Deed Status
Deeded
Copyright Status
Retained by Donor
Collection
Series
Series 1. John F. Kennedy Oral History Interviews, 1964-2012.
Preferred Citation
James MacGregor Burns, recorded interview by William H. Brubeck, May 14, 1965, (page number), John F. Kennedy Library Oral History Program.
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Use Restriction Note
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Accession Number
OH 1966-074
Transcript
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