About Oral History
Digital Identifier
JFKOH-EMZ-03
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 the use of strategic weapons and programs, such as Polaris and Skybolt, and includes an overview of the opinions held by himself, John F. Kennedy [JFK], Robert S. McNamara, and the United States Air Force Chief of Staff regarding the use of them. He also discusses his own concerns as Secretary of the Air Force, touching upon general communication issues between the military and JFK regarding the use of strategic weapons, among other issues.
Date(s) of Materials
30 May 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, May 30, 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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