About Oral History
Digital Identifier:
JFKOH-ROWK-04
Interviewee:
Komer, Robert W. (Robert William), 1922-2000
Access Restriction Status:
Open
Use Restriction Status:
None
Description:
In this interview Komer discusses President John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] interest in Indonesia and Iran; U.S.-Indonesian relations; the Indian Ocean and Iran task forces; JFK’s contact with the Iranian Shah; Pakistani-Afghani disputes; U.S. aid to Afghanistan; Komer’s attempt to revamp the military aid program; McGeorge Bundy and Walt W. Rostow as President JFK’s advisers; and JFK’s direct contact with a select few National Security staff, among other issues.
Date(s) of Materials:
31 October 1964
31 October 1964
Deed Status:
Deeded
Copyright Status:
Donated to the United States
Use Restriction Note:
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Accession Number
OH 1976-015
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