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About Oral History
Digital Identifier
JFKOH-CWY-01
Interviewee(s)
Yost, Charles W. (Charles Woodruff), 1907-1981
Biographical Note
(1907 - 1981). Deputy Representative to the United Nations (1961-1966).
Interviewer(s)
Sheldon M. Stern
Access Restriction Status
Open
Use Restriction Status
None
Description
Yost discusses Adlai Stevenson’s ambassadorial role with the United Nations during John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] presidency. He discusses Stevenson’s reactions to issues such as the Bay of Pigs operation, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and the Vietnam War. Yost also describes his own responsibilities with the United Nations, among other issues.
Date(s) of Materials
23 October 1978
Deed Status
Deeded
Copyright Status
Donated to the United States
Collection
Series
Series 1. John F. Kennedy Oral History Interviews, 1964-2012.
Preferred Citation
Charles W. Yost, recorded interview by Sheldon M. Stern, October 23, 1978, (page number), John F. Kennedy Library Oral History Program.
Subject(s)
Place(s)
Use Restriction Note
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Accession Number
OH 1991-039
Transcript
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