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About Oral History
Digital Identifier
JFKOH-GAS-01
Interviewee(s)
Smathers, George A. (George Armistead), 1913-2007
Biographical Note
George A. Smathers (1913 - 2007) was a United States Senator from Florida who served in office from 1951 to 1969.
Interviewer(s)
Don Wilson
Access Restriction Status
Open
Use Restriction Status
None
Description
This interview focuses on the relationship between John F. Kennedy (JFK) and Senator Smathers, JFK’s handling of US-Cuba relations, and JFK’s interest in the future of Latin America, among other issues.
Date(s) of Materials
31 March 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
George A. Smathers, recorded interview by Don Wilson, March 31, 1964, (page number), John F. Kennedy Library Oral History Program.
Person(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 1967-016
Transcript
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