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About Oral History
Digital Identifier
JFKOH-RAW-01
Interviewee(s)
Wallace, Robert A. (Robert Ash), 1921-2001
Biographical Note
(1921 - 2001). Special Assistant to the Secretary (1961), Assistant to the Secretary (1961-1963), Assistant Secretary of the Treasury (1963-1969).
Interviewer(s)
John Stewart
Access Restriction Status
Open
Use Restriction Status
None
Description
Wallace discusses John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] career from 1951, when JFK was a member of Congress, to 1960, when JFK was running for president. He describes the work he did as a part of both Senator Paul H. Douglas’ staff as well as JFK’s campaign staff, and he discusses Theodore Sorensen’s political career and influence, among other issues.
Date(s) of Materials
26 April 1968
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 A. Wallace, recorded interview by John Stewart, April 26, 1968, (page number), John F. Kennedy Library Oral History Program.
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.
Associated Record
Accession Number
OH 1993-009
Transcript
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