Oral history transcript, C. Robert Perrin, interview 1 (I), 3/10/1969, by Stephen Goodell

Title:

Oral history transcript, C. Robert Perrin, interview 1 (I), 3/10/1969, by Stephen Goodell

Number of Pages:

45

Description:

Perrin’s work as assistant to Senator Patrick McNamara from 1955-1966; relationship with LBJ; LBJ’s parliamentary skill; dismissal of Yarmolinsky; Perrin’s entry to OEO; private handling of legislation; death and funeral of McNamara; problems in OEO; Manpower Training and Development Act highlighted; views of governors and mayors about Community Action agencies. Power of state Economic Opportunity director of governors; veto power and overrides; creation of the National Advisory Council; Perrin’s duties as deputy director of OEO; Senator Morse; involvement of BOB funding; political red tape; GAO investigations; Nathan Report from Brookings and its effect on efforts to overcome poverty in the U.S.; impressions of Sargent Shriver and Shriver’s work with OEO; LBJ’s attitude toward OEO; how Vietnam affected all programs; the role of loyalty to LBJ in getting confirmation; overview of Perrin’s work with OEO.

Contributor:

Perrin, Robert, 1925-

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 Robert Perrin

Rights:

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