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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-CS-01
This interview focuses on Skinner’s experience as governor of Guam, his views on the political and economic development in the South Pacific, and the legacy of John F. Kennedy (JFK)’s presidency, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JJS-01
This interview focuses on Sisco’s experience at the UN, the role and responsibilities of the U.S. ambassador to the UN, and Adlai Stevenson’s relationship with President John F. Kennedy (JFK), among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JCT-03
In this interview, he discusses Roger Hilsman’s 1963 speech on firm policies towards China, the changing approaches to foreign policy in Southeast Asia between the Kennedy and Johnson administrations, and the conflicting ideologies on U.S. involvement in Vietnam, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JCT-01
In this interview, he discusses Chester Bowles’ political style, the unconventional selections of ambassadorial positions, and the nation’s role in the world, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-KTY-02
In this interview Young discusses the advantages and disadvantages of the high level visit; the need for scholarly diplomacy in U.S. relations with Asian countries; the role of an ambassador; the relationships between the Embassies in Thailand and Laos; William Averell Harriman’s meetings with Thai and Laotian leaders; different strategy proposals for and conflicting opinions on Laos; U.S. programs in Thailand; and the Dean Rusk-Thanat Khoman Agreement, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-AFN-01
This interview focuses on the difficulties of Portuguese-American relations, Nogueira’s impressions of John F. Kennedy (JFK), and the question for NATO regarding the use of nuclear arms, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-MDT-02
This interview focuses on Taylor’s role in dealing with crises in Southeast Asia, the Special Group (Counterinsurgency)’s actions in Vietnam, and the debate over whether to put troops in Vietnam, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-GTS-01
This interview focuses on the debate over nuclear weapons testing during John F. Kennedy’s term in office, international conflict during the Cold War, and the relationship between the Kennedy administration and scientists, among other topics.