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Interview session 4, 1998 November 12

 Item — Multiple Containers

Scope and Contents

Tape 6, Side 2, through Tape 7, Side 2. In the fourth interview session, conducted on November 12, 1998, Hatfield describes the effect of his Navy service on his views about war. He revisits the topic of American isolationist sentiment during the rise of Adolf Hitler in Germany and the advent of World War II; talks about the justifications for other United States wars, particularly the Civil War; and revisits the topic of world politics immediately following the end of World War II. He discusses his activities after his discharge from the U.S. Navy. He talks about attending Stanford University through the G.I. Bill, forming a friendship with Travis Cross, and getting involved in the Republican Party and Oregon politics. He speaks at length about his political philosophy.

Dates

  • 1998 November 12

Conditions Governing Access

Parts of the interview have been restricted by Mark Hatfield. Restricted segments have been redacted from the transcript and digitized audio files, and tapes 2, 3, 6-8, and 12 are restricted. The remainder of the interview is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.1 Cubic Feet (42 audiocassettes (37 hr., 25 min., 52 sec.) + transcript (892 pages))

Language of Materials

English

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Oregon Historical Society Research Library Repository

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