Name
Harriman, W. Averell (William Averell), 1891-1986 (Interviewee)
Barrett, Edward W (Interviewer)
Title
Reminiscences of William Averell Harriman, 1969
Abstract
Extensive discussion of process of international negotiations with illustrations from his diplomatic career, especially the test ban agreement, World War II conferences, Vietnam peace talks; effects of national and world opinion; roles of the military, Congress, and the press; choice of negotiating personnel, training for professional diplomats; assessment of the use of the Presidency in internatio nal affairs, 1933-1969; "Good officer" experiences: Iran oil concession case and India-Pakistan disputes. Many vignettes of international leaders
Collection Name
International negotiations project
Subjects
Diplomats--United States; Government executives--United States; Diplomatic negotiations in international disputes; Diplomacy; Treaties; International relations; United States Foreign relations 20th century; Harriman, W. Averell (William Averell), 1891-1986
Format
oral histories
Genre
Interviews
Date
1969
Physical Description
353 pages
Note (Biographical)
Government official
Note
Interviewed by Edward W. Barrett
Language
English
Library Location
Columbia Center for Oral History, Columbia University
Browse Location’s Digital Content
Catalog Record
17025975
Also In
Oral History Archives at Columbia
Time-Based Media
Time-Based Media
Persistent URL
https://dx.doi.org/10.7916/z7j6-vs13
Related URLs
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