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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-AUS-03
This interview focuses on Sylvester’s responsibilities as assistant secretary of defense for public affairs, the relationship between Sylvester and Robert McNamara, and Sylvester’s assessment of John F. Kennedy (JFK)’s presidency, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-AUS-02
This interview focuses on the importance and responsibilities of a public affairs department, Sylvester’s reasons for opposing the use of servicemen in Hollywood films, and the various opponents to Sylvester’s reforms, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-AUS-01
This interview focuses on Sylvester’s changes to the relationship between the Department of Defense (DOD) and Hollywood, Congress’ control over the Public Affairs department, and the profitability of war movies until the Vietnam War, among other issues.