Interview with Hugh Scott, January 27, 1981
Project: John Sherman Cooper Oral History Project
Interview Summary
Scott begins the interview by recalling his first memories of John Sherman Cooper. Scott remembers Cooper being defeated by Everett Dirksen in a bid for Senate Minority Leader. Scott believes Cooper would have done well in that position. Cooper's stance on party politics is explored. The interviewee discusses Cooper's views on civil rights and anti-ballistic missiles. John Sherman Cooper was a leader in the Senate with regard to opposition to Vietnam because his views were widely reported and well-respected among other senators. Scott also mentions Cooper's positions on foreign aid and compliments his integrity and incorruptibility.Interview Accession
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Cooper, John Sherman, 1901-1991 Politicians Politicians--United States Politics and government Scott, Hugh, 1900-1994 Scott, Hugh, 1900-1994--Interviews United States--Politics and government Nuclear weapons Civil rights Vietnam War, 1961-1975 Weapons of mass destruction PersonalityInterview Rights
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Scott, Hugh Interview by Terry L. Birdwhistell. 27 Jan. 1981. Lexington, KY: Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.
Scott, H. (1981, January 27). Interview by T. L. Birdwhistell. John Sherman Cooper Oral History Project. Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries, Lexington.
Scott, Hugh, interview by Terry L. Birdwhistell. January 27, 1981, John Sherman Cooper Oral History Project, Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.
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