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About Oral History
Digital Identifier
JFKOH-GOT-01
Interviewee(s)
Tarjan, George, 1912-1991
Biographical Note
George Tarjan (1912-1991) was the Vice Chairman of the President's Panel on Mental Retardation between 1961 and 1962.
Interviewer(s)
Oral Statement
Access Restriction Status
Open
Use Restriction Status
None
Description
This statement focuses on John F. Kennedy (JFK)’s compassion for people with intellectual disabilities, his commitment to improving public attitudes toward them, and the accomplishments of the President’s Panel on Mental Retardation, among other issues.
Date(s) of Materials
12 May 1977
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
George Tarjan, oral statement, May 12, 1977, (page number), John F. Kennedy Library Oral History Program.
Subject(s)
Person(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 2003-025
Transcript
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