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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-EMZ-05
Zuckert discusses the differing opinions of the United States Air Force and Navy regarding joint aircraft, the Tactical Experimental Fighter [TFX] Hearings that evolved from this, and his involvement in the hearings. He also covers the support and opposition for the designation of the B-70, as well as various Research and Development programs, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JKR-01
In this interview Ruina discusses the Nike-Zeus antiballistic-missile-missiles; briefing President John F. Kennedy [JFK] on the Nike-Zeus missiles; JFK’s comprehension of the briefing material and the type of questions he asked; Project Defender; the background and organization of the Advanced Research Projects Agency; the leadership and organization of the Department of Defense; interactions with Robert S. McNamara; competition between the military and the Defense Department on research and development and for resources and congressional funds; the period of new, advanced—but not always useful—technology; and Project AGILE and counterinsurgency efforts in Vietnam, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JOR-01
In this interview, Rubel discusses the administration transition from Dwight D. Eisenhower to John F. Kennedy, Air Force bombing technology, and space programs, among other issues.