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About Oral History
Digital Identifier
JFKOH-ROWK-01
Interviewee(s)
Komer, Robert W. (Robert William), 1922-2000
Biographical Note
(1922 - 2000) Senior staff member, National Security Council (1961-1965)
Interviewer(s)
Elizabeth Farmer
Access Restriction Status
Open
Use Restriction Status
None
Description
In this interview Komer discusses John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] stance on U.S. foreign policy during his presidency; JFK’s affinity for preventive diplomacy; comparisons between JFK and previous Presidents on foreign policy focus; JFK’s intellectual curiosity and “flair for detail,” and his willingness to make the unpopular decision, among other issues.
Date(s) of Materials
18 June 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
Robert W. Komer, recorded interview by Elizabeth Farmer, June 18, 1964, (page number), John F. Kennedy Library Oral History Program.
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Person(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.
Associated Record
Accession Number
OH 1976-015
Transcript
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