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About Oral History
Digital Identifier
JFKOH-ATH-01
Interviewee(s)
Hatcher, Andrew T. (Andrew Thomas), 1923-1990
Biographical Note
(1923 - 1990) Speechwriter and press staff, John F. Kennedy [JFK] 1960 campaign; first African-American appointed Associate Press Secretary to the President under JFK (1960-1963); founder, 100 Black Men of America (1963)
Interviewer(s)
Larry Hackman
Access Restriction Status
Open
Use Restriction Status
None
Description
In this interview Hatcher discusses working for Adlai E. Stevenson at the 1956 Democratic National Convention; his personal and working relationship with Pierre E.G. Salinger; working for Governor Edmund G. Brown, 1959–1960; how he came to work on John F. Kennedy's [JFK] 1960 presidential campaign; various personalities both in the Democratic National Committee and on JFK’s 1960 campaign staff; press work, demonstrations, and delegations at the 1960 Democratic National Convention; and the discussion of the 1960 Democratic vice-presidential choice, among other issues.
Date(s) of Materials
23 May 1972
Deed Status
Rights Transferred Upon Death of Donor
Copyright Status
Donated to the United States
Collection
Series
Series 1. John F. Kennedy Oral History Interviews, 1964-2012.
Preferred Citation
Andrew T. Hatcher, recorded interview by Larry Hackman, May 23, 1972, (page number), John F. Kennedy Library Oral History Program.
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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 1992-022
Transcript
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