Judy Rubin and Herbert Rubin

Recorded December 13, 2021 Archived December 13, 2021 37:15 minutes
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Description

Herbert Rubin (77) talks to his wife, Judy Rubin (73), about his fascination with President Dwight D. Eisenhower, and remembers meeting him during a trip to Gettysburg.

Subject Log / Time Code

JR talks about HR taking interest in Eisenhower from a young age.
HR shares he was born in Canada. He talks about being fascinated with the United States and President Eisenhower.
HR talks about Eisenhower's presidency.
HR remembers his parents talking about Eisenhower when he was a kid.
HR remembers an aunt who did not like Eisenhower.
HR talks about Eisenhower's farewell address and Kennedy's inauguration speech.
HR talks about NATO and Eisenhower's role in it.
HR talks about how he met Eisenhower in Gettysburg in 1966.
HR talks about Eisenhower's knowledge of war, and his unwillingness to start one.
HR talks about his heroes.

Participants

  • Judy Rubin
  • Herbert Rubin

Recording Locations

LeRoy Collins Leon County Main Library