Oral history transcript, Thomas W. Fletcher, interview 1 (I), 3/5/1969, by David G. McComb

Title:

Oral history transcript, Thomas W. Fletcher, interview 1 (I), 3/5/1969, by David G. McComb

Number of Pages:

50

Description:

Appointment as Deputy Mayor; LBJ's hopes for city government; work with D.C. Council; relationship with Congress; difficulties from serving unrepresented constituency; high percentage of disadvantaged people in D.C.; budget process; program budget; initiative for ordinances or legislation in D.C. government; Cloud 9 concept; new D.C. government; urban problems; D.C.'s preparation for marches; April riots after MLK assassination; Brookings study; prevention of riots; gun legislation; Resurrection City; contact with community leaders; conflict of subway vs. freeway; housing problems; unique business and economic situation in D.C.; tourist trade; LBJ's interest in D.C. government; Lady Bird's beautification program; bipartisan support; personal summary

Contributor:

Fletcher, Thomas W.

Collection:

LBJ Library Oral Histories

Collection Description:

Go to List of Holdings

Series:

Transcripts of LBJ Library Oral Histories

See Also:

See all online interviews with Thomas W. Fletcher

Subject:

Assassinations; King, Martin Luther, Jr., 1929-1968; Beautification; Civil disorders

Relation:

Go to Interviewee bio page

Rights:

Possibly copyright restricted: see deed at end of transcript for details