About Oral History
Digital Identifier
RFKOH-AW-08
Interviewee(s)
Walinsky, Adam, 1937-
Biographical Note
(1937 - ). Legislative assistant, speech writer, Senator Robert F. Kennedy, 1965 - 1968.
Interviewer(s)
Roberta W. Greene
Access Restriction Status
Open
Use Restriction Status
None
Description
Walinsky discusses Robert F. Kennedy’s [RFK] Vietnam speech, the work that went into it, and RFK’s thoughts about it and Vietnam. He also discusses two of his works, “Caesar’s Meat,” which is about Robert S. McNamara, and his book To Seek a Newer World, which covers RFK’s speeches, among other issues.
Date(s) of Materials
18 February 1974
Deed Status
Deeded
Copyright Status
Retained by Donor
Collection
Series
Series 1. Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Interviews, 1969-1981.
Preferred Citation
Adam Walinsky, recorded interview by Roberta W. Greene, February 18, 1974, (page number), Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Program of the John F. Kennedy Library.
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Place(s)
Use Restriction Note
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Associated Record
Accession Number
OH(R) 1992-005
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