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About Oral History
Digital Identifier
JFKOH-WBB-01
Interviewee(s)
Benton, William B. (William Burnett), 1900-1973
Biographical Note
(1900 - 1973) Senator from Connecticut (1949 - 1953); chairman of the board, Encyclopedia Britannica (1943-67); Ambassador to the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (1963-68).
Interviewer(s)
Newton Minow
Access Restriction Status
Open
Use Restriction Status
None
Description
Benton discusses his memories of John F. Kennedy (JFK) as a senator, his impressions of JFK’s political and intellectual skill, and problems that Benton encountered with U.S. political appointments to United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), among other issues.
Date(s) of Materials
18 July 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
William B. Benton, recorded interview by Newton Minow, July 18, 1964, (page number), John F. Kennedy Library Oral History Program.
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Organization(s)
Place(s)
Use Restriction Note
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Accession Number
OH 1966-044
Transcript
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