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About Oral History
Digital Identifier
JFKOH-JMS-01
Interviewee(s)
Steeves, John M. (John Milton), 1905-1998
Biographical Note
John M. Steeves (1905 - 1998) was the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Far Eastern Affairs (1959-1962); the Ambassador to Afghanistan (1962-1966); and the Director General of the Foreign Service (1966-1969).
Interviewer(s)
Dennis J. O'Brien
Access Restriction Status
Open in Part
Use Restriction Status
No Interlibrary Loan
Description
This interview focuses on Steeves’ many roles within the Foreign Service, comparisons between the Eisenhower and Kennedy administrations in regards to Southeast Asia, and Steeves’ concerns with American foreign policy, among other issues.
Date(s) of Materials
5 September 1969
Deed Status
Deeded
Copyright Status
Donated to the United States
Collection
Series
Series 1. John F. Kennedy Oral History Interviews, 1964-2012.
Preferred Citation
John M. Steeves, recorded interview by Dennis J. O'Brien, September 5, 1969, (page number), John F. Kennedy Library Oral History Program.
Person(s)
Place(s)
Use Restriction Note
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Accession Number
OH 1973-034
Transcript
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