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About Oral History
Digital Identifier
JFKOH-TGW-01
Interviewee(s)
Wicker, Tom (Thomas Grey), 1926-2011
Biographical Note
(1926 - 2011). Journalist, White House correspondent, Washington bureau chief, New York Times (1960-1971).
Interviewer(s)
Ronald J. Grele
Access Restriction Status
Open
Use Restriction Status
None
Description
In this interview Wicker discusses early impressions of John F. Kennedy [JFK], 1952–1961; Lyndon B. Johnson campaigning for JFK in the South, 1960; Richard M. Nixon and Henry Cabot Lodge’s 1960 presidential campaign; JFK and Johnson in the August 1960 special session of Congress; Wicker’s first interview with President JFK for the New York Times, 1961; building a rapport with JFK’s staff; various Times articles, by Wicker and others, about the Kennedy Administration and White House reactions to them; Wicker’s arguments with Pierre E.G. Salinger over certain articles; year-end briefings in Palm Beach; and President JFK’s press conferences, among other issues.
Date(s) of Materials
27 January 1966
Deed Status
Deeded
Copyright Status
Donated to the United States
Collection
Series
Series 1. John F. Kennedy Oral History Interviews, 1964-2012.
Preferred Citation
Thomas Grey "Tom" Wicker, recorded interview by Ronald J. Grele, January 27, 1966, (page number), John F. Kennedy Library Oral History Program.
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Use Restriction Note
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Accession Number
OH 1993-011
Transcript
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