Reminiscences of John P. Longan, 1984

Biographical Note

Security specialist

Scope and Contents

Midwestern background; variety of law enforcement positions, service after retirement as consultant on security problems; discussion of the preparation for entry into foreign service and career as security specialist, joined International Cooperation Administration (ICA) in 1957; discussion of work for ICA in Latin America, evaluation of Latin American governments; evaluation of America's relationship with Latin America and the problems of cultural exchange and conflict

Subjects

• Institute of Inter-American Affairs (U.S.)
• Interviews.
• Latin America--Politics and government--1948-1980.
• Law enforcement.
• Longan, John P.--Interviews.
• Oral histories (literary works)
• Security consultants--Interviews.
• Security systems.
• United States--Foreign relations.
• Williams, James D., interviewer.

Access Conditions

Copyright by The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York, 1985