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About Oral History
Digital Identifier
JFKOH-EJS-01
Interviewee(s)
Stahr, Elvis J. (Elvis Jacob), 1916-1998
Biographical Note
Elvis J. Stahr (1916 - 1998) served as the Secretary of the Army from 1961 to 1962
Interviewer(s)
Robert H. Ferrell
Access Restriction Status
Open
Use Restriction Status
None
Description
This interview focuses on Stahr’s responsibilities as the Secretary of the Army, the restructuring of the Army under John F. Kennedy (JFK)’s administration, and the Army’s role in U.S. diplomatic relations during the Cold War, among other issues.
Date(s) of Materials
18 August 1964
Deed Status
Deeded
Copyright Status
Donated to the United States
Collection
Series
Series 1. John F. Kennedy Oral History Interviews, 1964-2012.
Preferred Citation
Elvis J. Stahr, recorded interview by Robert H. Ferrell, August 18, 1964, (page number), John F. Kennedy Library Oral History Program.
Person(s)
Organization(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.
Associated Record
Accession Number
OH 1969-006
Transcript
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