Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-121a-023
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning Latin America. Materials in this folder include background information on Latin American countries, a telegram concerning the Punta Del Este Conference held in Uruguay, a summary of Louisiana Congressman Otto Passman's criticisms of foreign aid programs, and a memorandum from Special Assistant to the President Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr. regarding political instability in Latin American countries and the possibilities for economic and social reforms through the Alliance for Progress programs.