Oral history interview with George Christian, 1968 August 8.

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Oral history interview with George Christian, 1968 August 8.

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Interview with George Christian, a journalist, a public relations executive, and former press secretary to President Lyndon B. Johnson, concerning his experiences and impressions during his tenure as presidential press secretary. Christian discusses the role of White House task forces in policy-making, presidential decision-making, the importance of staff work, executive-legislative relationships, the functions of the press secretary, and communications and logistics. He also talks about government secrecy, presidential news conferences, White House newspaper reporters, the problem of credibility, party discipline and loyalty, Johnson's staff, and he comments on Lyndon Johnson, Joseph Califano, Walt Rostow, and George Ball.

86 leaves ; 29 cm.

University of North Texas Library, UNT

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University of North Texas Library, UNT

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