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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-EMZ-07
Zuckert discusses the space program, military oriented space programs, and the allocation of responsibilities between NASA and United States Air Force in regards to the space program. He also discusses his role as Secretary of the Air Force and various military relations and programs, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-EMZ-06
Zuckert discusses issues with the Tactical Experimental Fighter [TFX] program and the conclusion of the Skybolt program. He also discusses his trip to Vietnam in December of 1962, his thoughts on going to war with Vietnam, and his visits with major Asian leaders, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-EMZ-05
Zuckert discusses the differing opinions of the United States Air Force and Navy regarding joint aircraft, the Tactical Experimental Fighter [TFX] Hearings that evolved from this, and his involvement in the hearings. He also covers the support and opposition for the designation of the B-70, as well as various Research and Development programs, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-EMZ-04
Zuckert discusses the United States Air Force’s work to build upon their aircraft capabilities as well as their Tactical Air Command [TAC]. He also touches upon the Air Force’s role in Southeast Asia and the possibility of non-nuclear conflicts in Western Europe regarding Russia, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-EMZ-03
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.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-EMZ-02
Zuckert discusses the impact Robert S. McNamara made as the Secretary of Defense through his military planning and reorganization of the Department of Defense. Zuckert also discusses the type of person McNamara wanted to see dealing with defense planning, and he briefly discusses McNamara’s working relationship with John F. Kennedy [JFK], among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-EMZ-01
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.