Strauss, Robert S. oral history interview, 2003

Item

Identifier: MOH 397

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Strauss, Robert S. oral history interview

Scope and Contents

Interview includes discussions of: first recollection of Muskie; 1972 presidential campaign; personal impressions of Muskie; Lyndon Johnson; Watergate; social interactions with Muskie; Muskie dropping out of the primary; George McGovern; Secretary of State, 1980-1981; and Muskie’s post public office years.

Dates

2003

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Biographical / Historical

Robert S. Strauss, a Texas native, founded the law firm in which he still practices in 1945. He was Democratic National Committee Chairman from 1973 to 1976, Jimmy Carter’s campaign manager in 1976 and 1980, special trade representative for President Carter in 1977, and his personal representative in the Middle East negotiations. He was U.S. Ambassador to the Soviet Union/Russian Federation during the transition in that country.