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About Oral History
Digital Identifier
JFKOH-AUS-01
Interviewee(s)
Sylvester, Arthur, 1901-1979
Biographical Note
Arthur Sylvester (1901-1979) was the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs between 1961 and 1967.
Interviewer(s)
Lawrence H. Suid
Access Restriction Status
Open
Use Restriction Status
None
Description
This interview focuses on Sylvester’s changes to the relationship between the Department of Defense (DOD) and Hollywood, Congress’ control over the Public Affairs department, and the profitability of war movies until the Vietnam War, among other issues.
Date(s) of Materials
16 August 1973
Deed Status
Deeded
Copyright Status
Donated to the United States
Collection
Series
Series 1. John F. Kennedy Oral History Interviews, 1964-2012.
Preferred Citation
Arthur Sylvester, recorded interview by Lawrence H. Suid, August 16, 1973, (page number), John F. Kennedy Library Oral History Program.
Person(s)
Place(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 1977-019
Transcript
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