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About Oral History
Digital Identifier
JFKOH-JWA-01
Interviewee(s)
Alsop, Joseph (Joseph Wright), 1910-1989
Biographical Note
(1910 - 1999) Kennedy Family Friend, Journalist, Political Writer; Columnist with Stewart Alsop, "Matter of Fact," New York Times Herald, 1946 - 1958; Columnist, "Matter of Fact," Los Angeles Times Syndicate, 1958 - 1974.
Interviewer(s)
Elspeth Rostow
Access Restriction Status
Open
Use Restriction Status
None
Description
Alsop discusses his friendship with John F. Kennedy, reflects upon the Kennedy administration regarding issues such as the president's cabinet, the Bay of Pigs, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and the Berlin crisis, among other issues.
Date(s) of Materials
18 June 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
Joseph W. Alsop, recorded interview by Elspeth Rostow, June 18, 1964, (page number), Johhn F. Kennedy Library Oral History Program.
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Use Restriction Note
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Accession Number
OH 1989-006
Transcript
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