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About Oral History
Digital Identifier
JFKOH-BHS-01
Interviewee(s)
Swig, Benjamin H. (Benjamin Harrison), 1893-1980
Biographical Note
Benjamin H. Swig (1893 - 1980) was a California political figure; delegate to the Democratic National Convention in 1956 and 1960; and member of the President's Committee for Traffic Safety from 1961 to 1963
Interviewer(s)
Ann M. Campbell
Access Restriction Status
Open
Use Restriction Status
None
Description
This interview focuses on Swig’s acquaintance with the Kennedy family, John F. Kennedy (JFK)’s charisma, and Swig’s political support for JFK, among other issues.
Date(s) of Materials
18 November 1970
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
Benjamin H. Swig, recorded interview by Ann M. Campbell, November 18, 1970, (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 1991-003
Transcript
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