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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-AY-03
Yarmolinsky discusses his assistance in the SKYBOLT affair and Robert S. McNamara’s handling of it. He also discusses how McNamara dealt with the Soviet Union, Cuba, and the Cuban Missile Crisis, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-AY-02
Yarmolinsky discusses his role in converting the Civil Defense program into the Department of Defense. He discusses the Kennedy Administration’s concern for nuclear war, Robert S. McNamara’s involvement, and McNamara’s position regarding nuclear war, among other issues.