About Oral History
Digital Identifier
JFKOH-EMZ-01
Interviewee(s)
Zuckert, Eugene M. (Eugene Martin), 1911-2000
Biographical Note
(1911 - 2000) Secretary of the Air Force (1961 - 1965).
Interviewer(s)
Lawrence E. McQuade
Access Restriction Status
Open
Use Restriction Status
No Interlibrary Loan
Description
Zuckert discusses his relationship with Robert S. McNamara and both of their transitions into the Kennedy Administration. He discusses his role as Secretary of the Air Force, McNamara’s as Secretary of Defense, and the immediate concerns regarding nuclear weapons at the beginning of John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] presidency, among other issues.
Date(s) of Materials
18 April 1964
Deed Status
Deeded
Copyright Status
Donated to the United States
Collection
Series
Series 1. John F. Kennedy Oral History Interviews, 1964-2012.
Preferred Citation
Eugene M. Zuckert, recorded interview by Lawrence E. McQuade, April 18, 1964, (page number), John F. Kennedy Library Oral History Program.
Subject(s)
Organization(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.
Accession Number
OH 1966-050
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