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About Oral History
Digital Identifier
JFKOH-AY-02
Interviewee(s)
Yarmolinsky, Adam, 1922-2000
Biographical Note
(1922 - 2000) Special Assistant to the Secretary of Defense (1961-1965).
Interviewer(s)
Daniel Ellsberg
Access Restriction Status
Open
Use Restriction Status
None
Description
Yarmolinsky discusses his role in converting the Civil Defense program into the Department of Defense. He discusses the Kennedy Administration’s concern for nuclear war, Robert S. McNamara’s involvement, and McNamara’s position regarding nuclear war, among other issues.
Date(s) of Materials
28 November 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
Adam Yarmolinsky, recorded interview by Daniel Ellsberg, November 28, 1964, (page number), John F. Kennedy Library Oral History Program.
Subject(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 1968-012
Transcript
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