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About Oral History
Digital Identifier
JFKOH-RET-01
Interviewee(s)
Thompson, Robert E. (Robert Elliott), 1921-2003
Biographical Note
(1921 - 2003) Journalist. Press secretary, John F. Kennedy's Massachusetts senatorial reelection campaign (1958); Washington correspondent, Los Angeles Times (1962-1966) author, Robert F. Kennedy: The Brother Within (1962).
Interviewer(s)
Ronald J. Grele
Access Restriction Status
Open
Use Restriction Status
Tape Open for Background Use Only
Description
Thompson discusses his contributions the 1958 campaign as Press Secretary and coverage of JFK’s presidential campaign and time in the White House, among other issues.
Date(s) of Materials
17 December 1965
Deed Status
Deeded
Copyright Status
Donated to the United States
Collection
Series
Series 1. John F. Kennedy Oral History Interviews, 1964-2012.
Preferred Citation
Robert E. Thompson, recorded interview by Ronald J. Grele, December 17, 1965, (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 1990-007
Transcript
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