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About Oral History
Digital Identifier
JFKOH-JWS-01
Interviewee(s)
Symington, James W. (James Wadsworth), 1927-
Biographical Note
James W. Symington (born 1927) was a Missouri political figure who served as the Deputy Director of the Food for Peace program from 1961 to 1962 and as administrative assistant to Robert F. Kennedy from 1962 to 1963.
Interviewer(s)
Larry J. Hackman
Access Restriction Status
Open
Use Restriction Status
Tape Open for Background Use Only
Description
This interview focuses on Symington’s contributions to John F. Kennedy (JFK)’s 1960 campaign, his role within the Food for Peace program, and Symington’s belief in JFK’s New Frontier, among other issues.
Date(s) of Materials
18 January 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
James W. Symington, recorded interview by Larry J. Hackman, January 18, 1968, (page number), John F. Kennedy Library Oral History Program.
Person(s)
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.
Accession Number
OH 1972-020
Transcript
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