Oral history interview with Kenneth W. Thompson, 1985 Jan.

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Oral history interview with Kenneth W. Thompson, 1985 Jan.

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In this interview, Kenneth W. Thompson discusses his long relationship with Dean Rusk as a friend and colleague. He discusses Rusk's practice of surrounding himself with the best and brightest people and his ability with young people. Thompson speaks of Rusk's relationship with various cabinet and staff members, in particular during the Kennedy administration, and other colleagues and his respect for parliamentary diplomacy.

Sound recording: 1 sound cassette (55 min.)Transcript: 27 leaves.

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