Interview with Foster Ockerman, January 21, 2004

Interview Summary

Ockerman (House 1954-1960, 50th district; Democrat) describes his journey to the General Assembly focusing on his time in the military during World War II, his law practice, campaigning for city government, and then the General Assembly. Once in the Legislature, Ockerman talks about his attempts to restructure the state park system and his contributions to mental health legislation. He also talks a good deal about the relationship between Chandler and Breathitt and the Assembly. He concludes the interview by discussing his work with the University of Kentucky as a board member.

Interview Keyword

campaigning gubernatorial campaigns law practice local party structure military service party factions state parks

Interview LC Subject

Breathitt, Edward T., 1924- Chandler, Happy, 1898-1991 Democratic Party (Ky.) Fayette County (Ky.) Kentucky. Governor (1963-1967 : Breathitt) Legislators--Kentucky--Interviews Lexington-Fayette County Urban Government (Ky.) Ockerman, Foster, Sr. Ockerman, Foster, Sr.--Interviews Parks--Kentucky Political campaigns--Kentucky Practice of law--Kentucky University of Kentucky University of Kentucky. Board of Trustees

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