Oral history interview with Dean Rusk, 1984-1989?.

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Oral history interview with Dean Rusk, 1984-1989?.

In this interview, Dean Rusk describes press relations during his tenure as U.S. Secretary of State. He speaks of his relationship with the press corps, both foreign and domestic, during and following his tenure in office. He discusses the slanted coverage by the media during the Tet Offensive and the conflict.

Sound recording: 1 sound cassette (24 min.)Transcript: 11 leaves.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7558943

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