/internal/media/dispatcher/73340/fullJohn N. Leedom Oral History07/16/201040 MinutesBorn digital (.m2ts file)Oral History Collection/The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza2010.001.00760Videotaped oral history interview with John N. Leedom. A former Texas state senator (1981-1996) and Dallas city councilman (1974-1980), Leedom was Dallas County chairman of the Republican Party in 1963. He was among the political leaders who publicly urged Dallasites to greet President Kennedy with respect during his visit.Oral Histories6345632360Oral historyVideotaped oral history interview with John N. Leedom. A former Texas state senator (1981-1996) and Dallas city councilman (1974-1980), Leedom was Dallas County chairman of the Republican Party in 1963. He was among the political leaders who publicly urged Dallasites to greet President Kennedy with respect during his visit.
Interview conducted at Mr. Leedom's home on July 16, 2010 by Associate Curator Stephen Fagin. The interview is forty minutes long.Oral historiesCivic leadersLeedom, John N.Dallas1960 Campaign (OHC)Community Leaders (OHC)Dallas and 1960s History and Culture (OHC)White House and State Officials (OHC)Mr. Leedom passed away on May 31, 2011. - Stephen Fagin, Associate Curator