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About Oral History
Digital Identifier
JFKOH-ECW-01
Interviewee(s)
Welsh, Edward Cristy, 1909-1990
Biographical Note
(1909 - 1990) Executive Secretary, National Aeronautics and Space Council.
Interviewer(s)
Addison M. Rothrock
Eugene M. Emme
Walter D. Sohier
Access Restriction Status
Open
Use Restriction Status
None
Description
Welsh discusses the development of the space program under John F. Kennedy [JFK] and Lyndon B. Johnson. He covers the collaboration of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the Space Council, and the Department of Defense. He also discusses the space race with the Soviet Union, the lunar program, and communications satellites, among other issues.
Date(s) of Materials
16 May 1964
Deed Status
Memorandum of Agreement
Copyright Status
Donated to the United States
Collection
Series
Series 1. John F. Kennedy Oral History Interviews, 1964-2012.
Preferred Citation
Edward C. Welsh, recorded interview by Walter D. Sohier, Addison M. Rothrock, and Eugene M. Emme, May 16, 1964, (page number), John F. Kennedy Library Oral History Program.
Place(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.
Associated Record
Accession Number
OH 1965-020
Transcript
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