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About Oral History
Digital Identifier
JFKOH-BSS-01
Interviewee(s)
Stephansky, Ben S. (Ben Solomon), 1913-1999
Biographical Note
Ben S. Stephansky (1913-1999) served as the U. S. Ambassador to Bolivia from 1961 to 1964, and as Executive Secretary of the U. S. Puerto Rico Commission on Status of Puerto Rico in 1964.
Interviewer(s)
Sheldon M. Stern
Access Restriction Status
Open in Part
Use Restriction Status
Portion(s) Closed
Description
This interview focuses on the instability caused by the Bolivian National Revolution, Stephansky’s role in negotiating between the U.S. and Bolivia, and John F. Kennedy (JFK)’s interest in the development of Bolivia, among other issues.
Date(s) of Materials
6 June 1983
Deed Status
Deeded
Copyright Status
Donated to the United States
Collection
Series
Series 1. John F. Kennedy Oral History Interviews, 1964-2012.
Preferred Citation
Ben S. Stephansky, recorded interview by Sheldon M. Stern, June 6, 1983, (page number), John F. Kennedy Library Oral History Program.
Person(s)
Place(s)
Use Restriction Note
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Accession Number
OH 2000-005
Transcript
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