Rusk MMM, William Bundy, February 1985

Collection: Dean Rusk Oral History Collection

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Description

William Bundy, interviewed by Richard Rusk, discusses his association with Dean Rusk during the Johnson administration. He contrasts Rusk's working style with that of Robert McNamara and reflects on Rusk's abilities as an administrator. He describes the effects of the pressures of Vietnam on Rusk and touches on the U.S. policy decisions related to Vietnam and on Johnson's cabinet and staff.

William Bundy served as U.S. assistant secretary for Far Eastern Affairs (1965).

Date

1985-02

Identifier

RBRL214DROH-RuskMMM

Coverage

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Duration

66 minutes



Citation

William Bundy and Richard Rusk, “Rusk MMM, William Bundy, February 1985,” UGA Special Collections Libraries Oral Histories, accessed November 21, 2024, https://georgiaoralhistory.libs.uga.edu/RBRL214DROH/RBRL214DROH-RuskMMM.

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