About Oral History
Digital Identifier:
JFKOH-CRV-01
Interviewee:
Vance, Cyrus Roberts, 1917-2002
Access Restriction Status:
Open
Use Restriction Status:
None
Description:
Vance discusses his role in John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] presidential campaign (1960) and his position as General Counsel. He covers the riots surrounding the enrollment of James Meredith to the University of Mississippi, and discusses JFK’s decisions to use armed forces in order to maintain order throughout this situation, among other issues.
Date(s) of Materials:
3 August 1964
3 August 1964
Deed Status:
Deeded
Copyright Status:
Donated to the United States
Use Restriction Note:
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Accession Number
OH 1990-034
Transcript: