Florida Citrus Oral History Project

Interviewee

Marty McKenna

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Interviewer

William Mansfield

Publication Date

1-1-2022

Date

May 2005

Abstract

An oral history interview with Marty McKenna, a citrus grower. The interview focuses on McKenna's political influence in Washington and lobbying methods for the Citrus Tariff Oversight Committee (CTOC). McKenna discusses his meetings with various congressmen, and President George W. Bush. He concludes with comments on the lawsuit against the Florida Department of Citrus and his vision for the future of the Florida citrus industry.

Keywords

Citrus fruit industry, Lobbying, Citrus Tariff Oversight Committee, George W. (George Walker) Bush (1946- ), Florida Citrus Commission. Department of Citrus

Extent

01:11:36; 30 page transcript

Language

English

Media Type

Oral histories

Format

Digital Only

Identifier

C56-00013

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