Oral history transcript, Barry Zorthian, interview 3 (III), 5/26/1982, by Ted Gittinger
Title:
Oral history transcript, Barry Zorthian, interview 3 (III), 5/26/1982, by Ted Gittinger
Number of Pages:
47
Description:
State of press relations in Saigon in 1964; coordination between various elements of the mission; generation gap and press relations; psychological operations; integration of the press relations efforts; JUSPAO; understanding of the Vietnam psychology; CIA’s role; Ed Lansdale; effect of 1964 campaign and election; mission council; strategy; availability of information to the press; effect of press coverage of the war; effect of introduction of U.S. combat troops; LBJ and press coverage; impact of the Tet Offensive
