Oral history transcript, George L. Mehren, interview 1 (I), 2/18/1969, by T.H. Baker

Title:

Oral history transcript, George L. Mehren, interview 1 (I), 2/18/1969, by T.H. Baker

Number of Pages:

64

Description:

Evaluation of LBJ; LBJ’s knowledge of, and interest in, the cattle business; government program to purchase surplus beef during the cattle crisis; transition from Kennedy to LBJ administration; shepherding bills through Congress and keeping LBJ advised; poverty programs regarding food; political exploitation of hunger; food stamp program; Wilbur Mills; Department of Agriculture’s over-emphasis on urban problems; Commission on Consumer Interests; Dept. of Agriculture’s international activities including agricultural extension work in Vietnam; Dept. of Agriculture’s divisions; outside organizations that affect the Agriculture Dept. and its legislative programs; Orville Freeman.

Contributor:

Mehren, George L.

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 George L. Mehren

Subject:

Vietnam

Relation:

Go to Interviewee bio page

Rights:

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