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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-EMZ-07
Zuckert discusses the space program, military oriented space programs, and the allocation of responsibilities between NASA and United States Air Force in regards to the space program. He also discusses his role as Secretary of the Air Force and various military relations and programs, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-EMZ-04
Zuckert discusses the United States Air Force’s work to build upon their aircraft capabilities as well as their Tactical Air Command [TAC]. He also touches upon the Air Force’s role in Southeast Asia and the possibility of non-nuclear conflicts in Western Europe regarding Russia, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-EMZ-03
Zuckert discusses the use of strategic weapons and programs, such as Polaris and Skybolt, and includes an overview of the opinions held by himself, John F. Kennedy [JFK], Robert S. McNamara, and the United States Air Force Chief of Staff regarding the use of them. He also discusses his own concerns as Secretary of the Air Force, touching upon general communication issues between the military and JFK regarding the use of strategic weapons, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-EMZ-01
Zuckert discusses his relationship with Robert S. McNamara and both of their transitions into the Kennedy Administration. He discusses his role as Secretary of the Air Force, McNamara’s as Secretary of Defense, and the immediate concerns regarding nuclear weapons at the beginning of John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] presidency, among other issues.