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About Oral History
Digital Identifier
RFKOH-FJB-01
Interviewee(s)
Burns, Frank J., 1927-
Biographical Note
(1927 - ) California political figure. Aide to Jesse Unruh in Robert F. Kennedy's Presidential campaign (1968).
Interviewer(s)
Larry J. Hackman
Access Restriction Status
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Use Restriction Status
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Description
Burns discusses the long debates among Robert F. Kennedy’s (RFK) staff and advisors over whether or not he should enter the 1968 presidential race, efforts to put together a California delegation to represent RFK, Jesse M. Unruh’s relationship with Lyndon Baines Johnson and RFK, and the organization of RFK’s 1968 campaign in California, among other issues.
Date(s) of Materials
17 April 1970
Deed Status
Deeded
Copyright Status
Retained by Donor
Collection
Series
Series 1. Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Interviews, 1969-1981.
Preferred Citation
Frank J. Burns, recorded interview by Larry J. Hackman, April 17, 1970, (page number), Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Program of the John F. Kennedy Library.
Place(s)
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Accession Number
OH(R) 1974-002
Transcript
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