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About Oral History
Digital Identifier
JFKOH-AUS-03
Interviewee(s)
Sylvester, Arthur, 1901-1979
Biographical Note
Arthur Sylvester (1901-1979) was the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs between 1961 and 1967.
Interviewer(s)
Sheldon Stern
Access Restriction Status
Open
Use Restriction Status
None
Description
This interview focuses on Sylvester’s responsibilities as assistant secretary of defense for public affairs, the relationship between Sylvester and Robert McNamara, and Sylvester’s assessment of John F. Kennedy (JFK)’s presidency, among other issues.
Date(s) of Materials
2 August 1977
Deed Status
Rights Transferred Upon Death of Donor
Copyright Status
Donated to the United States
Collection
Series
Series 1. John F. Kennedy Oral History Interviews, 1964-2012.
Preferred Citation
Arthur Sylvester, recorded interview by Sheldon Stern, August 2, 1977, (page number), John F. Kennedy Library Oral History Program.
Person(s)
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 1983-007
Transcript
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