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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-319a-004
This folder contains letters from Under Secretary of State Chester Bowles’ son Sam and daughter-in-law Nancy, teachers in Nigeria, discussing their travels around the country and the political climate in the area; a memorandum regarding the need for international rural development; and a copy of a speech by Under Secretary Bowles on the Alliance for Progress. Also included in this folder is a report on regional operations conferences held to discuss ambassadorial responsibilities, administrative procedures, and United States policy on various subjects including Berlin, Africa, Communist China, and nuclear tests.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-319a-011
This folder contains materials by Chester Bowles, President John F. Kennedy’s Special Representative for Asian, African, and Latin American Affairs, consisting of a memorandum on foreign affairs personnel, the United States position on Portuguese colonies in Africa, and an article titled, “A Fresh Look at Free Asia.”
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-319a-010
This folder contains a report by Chester Bowles, President John F. Kennedy’s Special Representative for Asian, African, and Latin American Affairs, detailing his mission to Africa to assess political and economic climates, meet with leaders, and evaluate United States operations and policies in the countries visited, including Congo, Nigeria, and Liberia. Also included in this folder is a draft of a speech given by Bowles at a dinner of the Phelps-Stoke Fund in New York City titled, “A Close Look at Africa,” discussing the history of colonization, economy, relations with the U.S., and the present development and future prospects of the continent.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-062-014
This folder contains memoranda between the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, and Chester Bowles, the President's Special Representative for Asian, African, and Latin American Affairs, detailing highlights from his official trip to Iran, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and various countries in Africa. Materials include telegrams of progress reports from Bowles and Ambassadors of the specific countries, and focus on the policies of the country and its relationship with the United States.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-062-013
This folder contains a report collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, from Chester Bowles, the President's Special Representative for Asian, African, and Latin American Affairs, detailing his official trip to Africa.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-062-012
This folder contains memoranda between the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, and Chester Bowles, the President's Special Representative for Asian, African, and Latin American Affairs. Topics include materials regarding an official trip by Bowles to the Middle East, Africa, and Asia; and advice to the President on how to improve public understanding of American foreign policy and world affairs. Of note is a copy of an article by Bowles from Foreign Affairs magazine titled "Is Communist Ideology Becoming Irrelevant?"