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About Oral History
Digital Identifier
JFKOH-TGW-02
Interviewee(s)
Wicker, Tom (Thomas Grey), 1926-2011
Biographical Note
(1926 - 2011). Journalist, White House correspondent, Washington bureau chief, New York Times (1960-1971).
Interviewer(s)
Ronald J. Grele
Access Restriction Status
Open
Use Restriction Status
None
Description
In this interview Wicker discusses John F. Kennedy's [JFK] unique way of giving speeches; Lyndon B. Johnson’s unhappiness with his position as Vice President; Anthony J. Celebrezze’s appointment to the Cabinet, 1962; Wicker’s sources for Kennedy Without Tears; traveling with JFK to Texas in November, 1963; the motorcade through Dallas on November 22, 1963; the confusion after the shooting and learning what happened; gathering information from witnesses and hospital staff at Parkland Hospital; the announcement of JFK’s death and the general atmosphere after; Johnson’s swearing in as President; reporting on the day’s events from the airport; and the rapid transition to the Johnson White House, among other issues.
Date(s) of Materials
22 March 1966
Deed Status
Deeded
Copyright Status
Donated to the United States
Collection
Series
Series 1. John F. Kennedy Oral History Interviews, 1964-2012.
Preferred Citation
Thomas Grey "Tom" Wicker, recorded interview by Ronald J. Grele, March 22, 1966, (page number), John F. Kennedy Library Oral History Program.
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Person(s)
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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 1993-011
Transcript
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