Vessey Box 16, Pentagon

Series — Box: Vessey 16, Pentagon

Staff Only

Content Description

From the Collection:

This is a collection of the personal paperwork, correspondence, framed materials, and photos of John W. Vessey Jr. and his wife Avis. This primarily covers Vessey's time as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff but also includes material from his childhood through post-retirement.

Dates

Majority of material found within 1939 - 2016
Agent Relation: Donated by Sarah Vessey, 2018. Accession 2018.011.

Extent

From the Collection: 60 Linear Feet (87 boxes and 2 flat file drawers.)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

From the Collection: Korean

From the Collection: Vietnamese

From the Collection: Chinese

From the Collection: Greek, Modern (1453-)

From the Collection: Thai

Additional Description

Newspaper Clippings, 1975-1981

Articles/Newsletters, 1979-1981

Military Practices and Leadership Articles

Defects in the Present System of Military Justice, 1980 April 21

The Executive Philosophy Problems Practices, 1975

“The Research, Development, + Acquisition Process in the U.S. Army” and Notes, 1979 July 31

Republic of Korea-U.S. Mutual Defense Treaty, 23 July 1976 (Still in Black Binder)

ROA National Security Report, 1984 May

“US Policy Toward Korea as an Issue in the Chinese Policy Process 1968-1976” Draft Report

“The Deterrence Continuum” by Robert Kupperman, Robert Behr, and Thomas Jones, Jr., 1975

“The Armed Forces Officer” by S.L.A. Marshall, 1950

“Vietnam Myths and American Military Realities” by Gen Fred C. Weyand and LTC Harry G. Summers, Jr.

“The Current Soviet Antitank Debate” by Phillip A. Karber

“A Strategic Concept for Defense” by LTG John W. Pauly and CPT Michael O. Wheeler