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About Oral History
Digital Identifier
JFKOH-WCB-02
Interviewee(s)
Battle, William C. (William Cullen), 1920-2008
Biographical Note
(1920 - 2008). Campaign manager, Virginia, John F. Kennedy for President (1960). United States Ambassador, Australia (1962 - 1964).
Interviewer(s)
Dennis O'Brien
Access Restriction Status
Open in Part
Use Restriction Status
Portion(s) Closed
Description
Battle discusses the internal politics of the Virginia delegation to the Democratic National Convention in 1956 and 1960; his appointment as ambassador to Australia; conflicts, both active and political, that arose in the South Pacific during his tenure as ambassador, including West New Guinea (West Irian), Malaysian independence, and the Vietnam War; Australian politics and politicians; and military cooperation between the U.S. and Australia.
Date(s) of Materials
2 March 1970
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 C. Battle, recorded interview by Dennis J. O'Brien, March 2, 1970, (page number), John F. Kennedy Library Oral History Program.
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Accession Number
OH 2000-007
Transcript
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