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About Oral History
Digital Identifier
JFKOH-GMW-01
Interviewee(s)
Williams, G. Mennen (Gerhard Mennen), 1911-1988
Biographical Note
(1911 - 1988) Assistant Secretary of State for African affairs (1961-1966).
Interviewer(s)
William W. Moss
Access Restriction Status
Open
Use Restriction Status
None
Description
Williams discusses John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] presidential campaign (1960), focusing on the campaign in Michigan and the state’s Democratic Party. He discusses the issue of civil rights and the Black community as well as Lyndon B. Johnson’s vice presidential nomination, among other issues.
Date(s) of Materials
27 January 1970
Deed Status
Deeded
Copyright Status
Donated to the United States
Collection
Series
Series 1. John F. Kennedy Oral History Interviews, 1964-2012.
Preferred Citation
G. Mennen Williams, recorded interview by William W. Moss, January 27, 1970, (page number), John F. Kennedy Library Oral History Program.
Subject(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 1977-012
Transcript
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