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Interview with Jim Farley

BROADCAST: Jun. 11, 1976 | DURATION: 00:37:40

Synopsis

During his distinguished political career Farley served as Postmaster General of the United States, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, and President Franklin D. Roosevelt's campaign manager during 1932 and 1936.

Details

Broadcast Date
Jun. 11, 1976

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
37 minutes, 40 seconds

Ownership
Chicago History Museum

Topics

American History & Politics

People

Government

Tags

Farley, James Aloysius, 1888---Interviews. Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945 Campaign songs--United States--20th century. Politicians--United States--20th century--Interviews. United States--Politics and government--1933-1945

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