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About Oral History
Digital Identifier
JFKOH-JJS-01
Interviewee(s)
Sisco, Joseph J. (Joseph John), 1919-2004
Biographical Note
Joseph J. Sisco (1919 - 2004) served as the Deputy Director (1958 – 1960) and later, the Director (1960 – 1963) of the United Nations (UN) Office of Political and Security Affairs.
Interviewer(s)
Sheldon M. Stern
Access Restriction Status
Open
Use Restriction Status
None
Description
This interview focuses on Sisco’s experience at the UN, the role and responsibilities of the U.S. ambassador to the UN, and Adlai Stevenson’s relationship with President John F. Kennedy (JFK), among other issues.
Date(s) of Materials
6 November 1981
Deed Status
Deeded
Copyright Status
Donated to the United States
Collection
Series
Series 1. John F. Kennedy Oral History Interviews, 1964-2012.
Preferred Citation
Joseph John Sisco, recorded interview by Sheldon M. Stern, November 6, 1981, (page number), John F. Kennedy Library Oral History Program.
Person(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 2004-025
Transcript
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