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.