Year

1960 (circa)

Video Details

4:47; b&w; sound; V-183 AA325; M89-17

Description

Sen. George Smathers interviews his son Bruce Smathers, future Secretary of State of Florida, on his career in the US Navy, underwater demolitions training and his future prospects for overseas deployment. He also comments on the conflict in Vietnam and America's obligation to support South Vietnam's "quest for freedom." Produced by the Senate Recording Studios.

Contributors

Senate Recording Studios

Corporate Subject

United States Navy

Geographic Subject

Florida
Washington (D.C.)

Personal Subject

Smathers, Bruce, 1943-
Smathers, George, 1913-2007

Subject

Cold War
Politicians
Politics
Underwater demolition
Vietnam War