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About Oral History
Digital Identifier
JFKOH-WLH-01
Interviewee(s)
Hart, Walter L., 1902-1972
Biographical Note
(1902 - 1972) editor, Dominion News (Morgantown, West Virginia)
Interviewer(s)
William L. Young
Access Restriction Status
Open
Use Restriction Status
None
Description
In this interview Hart discusses John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] 1960 presidential campaign in West Virginia [WV]; the fight for the WV Democratic primary between JFK and Hubert H. Humphrey; disappointments in WV with JFK’s Administration once he is elected President and resentment of White House staff members; various aspects of WV’s political background and makeup, including civil rights programs, religious issues, and local industries; and JFK’s campaign in the WV university community, among other issues.
Date(s) of Materials
3 September 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
Walter L. "Bill" Hart, recorded interview by William L. Young, September 3, 1964, (page number), John F. Kennedy Library Oral History Program.
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Organization(s)
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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 1972-057
Transcript
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