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About Oral History
Digital Identifier
JFKOH-JSS-01
Interviewee(s)
Sundquist, James L. (James Lloyd), 1915-
Biographical Note
James L. Sundquist (1915 - 2016) was a member of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) Platform Committee (1960); a member of John F. Kennedy (JFK)'s Presidential campaign staff (1960); and the Deputy Under Secretary of Agriculture (1963-1965).
Interviewer(s)
Ronald J. Grele
Access Restriction Status
Open
Use Restriction Status
None
Description
This interview focuses on Sundquist’s role in the creation of the 1960 Democratic Party platform, the liberal nature of the platform, and difficulties encountered in passing legislation related to the platform, among other issues.
Date(s) of Materials
13 September 1965
Deed Status
Deeded
Copyright Status
Donated to the United States
Collection
Series
Series 1. John F. Kennedy Oral History Interviews, 1964-2012.
Preferred Citation
James L. Sundquist, recorded interview by Ronald J. Grele, September 13, 1965, (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 1970-014
Transcript
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