Oral history transcript, John A. Gronouski, interview 1 (I), 2/5/1969, by Paige E. Mulhollan

Title:

Oral history transcript, John A. Gronouski, interview 1 (I), 2/5/1969, by Paige E. Mulhollan

Number of Pages:

35

Description:

Appointment and service as Postmaster General by JFK, re-appointment by LBJ, Adlai Stevenson’s statement at first Cabinet meeting. Differences in JFK and LBJ attitudes towards Cabinet (preferred LBJ’s). Johnson’s influence on Post Office matters, one on one conversation at the LBJ Ranch. Appointment as Ambassador to Poland, appointment of Fred Belen, swearing in ceremonies, relationship with LBj, Post Office summer program for hiring youth, Nathan (Nick) Katz, Albert H. Quie, LBJ’s good treatment of Gronouski, 1964 campaign and the Post Office, Bob Hardesty, Bobby Kennedy, news media’s treatment.

Contributor:

Gronouski, John Austin, 1919-

Collection:

LBJ Library Oral Histories

Collection Description:

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Series:

Transcripts of LBJ Library Oral Histories

See Also:

See all online interviews with John A. Gronouski

Relation:

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Rights:

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