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About Oral History
Digital Identifier
RFKOH-PBE-01
Interviewee(s)
Edelman, Peter (Peter Benjamin), 1938-
Biographical Note
(1938 - ). Legislative Assistant to Senator Robert F. Kennedy, 1964 - 1968.
Interviewer(s)
Larry J. Hackman
Access Restriction Status
Open
Use Restriction Status
Tape Open for Background Use Only
Description
Edelman discusses why Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) decided to run for president in 1968, RFK’s relationship with Lyndon B. Johnson, and his position on the Vietnam War, among other issues.
Date(s) of Materials
15 July 1969
Deed Status
Deeded
Copyright Status
Donated to the United States
Collection
Series
Series 1. Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Interviews, 1969-1981.
Preferred Citation
Peter B. Edelman, recorded interview by Larry J. Hackman, July 15, 1969, (page number), Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Program of the John F. Kennedy Library.
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Use Restriction Note
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Associated Record
Accession Number
OH(R) 1990-001
Transcript
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