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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-306-005
This folder contains a draft and a press release of President John F. Kennedy's remarks before the Inter-American Press Association in Miami, Florida. In his speech President Kennedy addresses the importance of the Alianza para el Progreso (Alliance for Progress) in Latin America and identifies four major goals of the program: economic welfare, social justice, political democracy and stability, and international responsibility. The President goes on to discuss United States policy towards Cuba and the fight against communism in Latin America. Also included in this folder is a revision proposed by John A. McCone, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), of the speech section regarding U.S. policy towards Cuba.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-306-004
This folder contains an excerpt of a draft of a speech on the Alianza para el Progreso (Alliance for Progress), communism, and the United States policy towards Cuba.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-306-003
This folder contains materials in preparation for President John F. Kennedy's speech before the Inter-American Press Association in Miami, Florida and include a draft of a speech on the Alliance for Progress by W. Averell Harriman, Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs; a draft of a paper on the Soviet Union presence in Latin America, communism and Cuba, and inter-American policy; and staff memoranda on various topics. Also included in this folder are excerpts from President Kennedy's press conference of November 14, 1963 (News Conference 64).
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-306-002
This folder contains a press release of President John F. Kennedy's speech before the Inter-American Press Association in Miami, Florida. In his speech President Kennedy addresses the importance of the Alianza para el Progreso (Alliance for Progress) in Latin America and identifies four major goals of the program: economic welfare, social justice, political democracy and stability, and international responsibility. The President goes on to discuss United States policy towards Cuba and the fight against communism in Latin America.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-306-001
This folder contains memoranda, telegrams, and drafts regarding President John F. Kennedy's speech before the Inter-American Press Association in Miami, Florida. In his speech President Kennedy addresses the importance of the Alianza para el Progreso (Alliance for Progress) in Latin America and identifies four major goals of the program: economic welfare, social justice, political democracy and stability, and international responsibility. The President goes on to discuss United States policy towards Cuba and the fight against communism in Latin America. Also included in this folder is a speech by W. Averell Harriman, Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, given at the Inter-American Economic and Social Council in Brazil.
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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-327-004
This folder contains memoranda to and from Arthur Schlesinger, Special Assistant to the President, on various issues including the United States economy, and Great Britain and the Common Market. Also included in this folder is a memorandum of a conversation between Schlesinger and Rogelio Frigerio, advisor to President of Argentina Arturo Frondizi, discussing the Argentine economy, Alliance for Progress, and the removal of President Frondizi from office.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-333-001
This file contains a paper for President John F. Kennedy from the Joint Chiefs of Staff titled, “Military Actions for Latin America,” discussing the United States military program and objectives in Latin America, particularly in support of the Alliance for Progress initiative. The paper precedes National Security Action Memoranda number 118 (NSAM 118) titled, “Participation of U.S. and Latin American Armed Forces in the Attainment of Common Objectives in Latin America.”
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-319a-008
This folder contains an article by Chester Bowles, President John F. Kennedy’s Special Representative for Asian, African, and Latin American Affairs, titled, “Is Communist Ideology Becoming Irrelevant?,” a memorandum regarding the Alliance for Progress in Colombia, and a paper arguing for greater discrimination in economic assistance programs.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-010-009
This file contains a paper titled, "Experimential Policy Paper on Bolivia," discussing Bolivia's economy, politics, and the Alliance for Progress.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-291-007
This folder contains memoranda and reports concerning developments relating to the Alliance for Progress, a comprehensive foreign aid initiative intended to encourage economic, social, and political prosperity and stability in Latin America.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-291-006
This folder contains memoranda and reports concerning developments relating to the Alliance for Progress, a comprehensive foreign aid initiative intended to encourage economic, social, and political prosperity and stability in Latin America.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-291-005
This folder contains memoranda and reports concerning developments relating to the Alliance for Progress, a comprehensive foreign aid initiative intended to encourage economic, social, and political prosperity and stability in Latin America.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-291-004
This folder contains memoranda and reports concerning developments relating to the Alliance for Progress, a comprehensive foreign aid initiative intended to encourage economic, social, and political prosperity and stability in Latin America.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-291-003
This folder contains memoranda and reports concerning developments relating to the Alliance for Progress, a comprehensive foreign aid initiative intended to encourage economic, social, and political prosperity and stability in Latin America.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-291-002
This folder contains memoranda and reports concerning developments relating to the Alliance for Progress, a comprehensive foreign aid initiative intended to encourage economic, social, and political prosperity and stability in Latin America.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-291-001
This folder contains memoranda and weekly reports concerning developments relating to the Alliance for Progress, a comprehensive foreign aid initiative intended to encourage economic, social, and political prosperity and stability in Latin America.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-290-026
This folder contains a report prepared by the United States Government for the Second Annual Meetings of the Organization of American States (OAS) Inter-American Economic and Social Council concerning the management of and support for the Alliance for Progress, a comprehensive foreign aid initiative intended to encourage economic, social, and political prosperity and stability in Latin America.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-290-025
This folder contains memoranda concerning the second anniversary of the Alliance for Progress, a comprehensive foreign aid initiative intended to encourage economic, social, and political prosperity and stability in Latin America. Also included in this folder is a report issued by the United States Information Agency’s Research and Reference Service titled, “The Economic and Political Climate of Opinion in Latin America and Attitudes Toward the Alliance for Progress.” The report includes the results of a public opinion survey in seven countries including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-290-024
This folder contains a letter and a memorandum concerning public support, particularly in Argentina, for the Alliance for Progress, a comprehensive foreign aid initiative intended to encourage economic, social, and political prosperity and stability in Latin America. Also included in this folder is a report published by the Organization of American States (OAS) Inter-American Economic and Social Council concerning the first year of the Alliance for Progress. This folder contains some Spanish-language materials.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-290-023
This folder contains a Staff Report prepared by the Bureau of the Budget titled, “Survey of the Alliance for Progress Program in Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and Bolivia (June 16-July 12, 1962),” concerning the management and stability of the Alliance for Progress program in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, and Chile.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-290-022
This folder contains correspondence, memoranda, and reports concerning the impact of the Revenue Act of 1962 on the coordination and financing of the Alliance for Progress, a comprehensive foreign aid initiative intended to encourage economic, social, and political prosperity and stability in Latin America.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-290-021
This folder contains memoranda and a report concerning the goals, maintenance, and financial assistance for the Alliance for Progress, a comprehensive foreign aid initiative intended to encourage economic, social, and political prosperity and stability in Latin America.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-290-020
This folder contains a Spanish-language copy of a report titled, “Alianza Para el Progreso: Documentos Oficiales Emanados de la Reunion Extraordinaria del Consejo Interamericano Ecnomico y Social al Nivel Ministerial,” concerning the Alliance for Progress, a comprehensive foreign aid initiative intended to encourage economic, social, and political prosperity and stability in Latin America.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-290-019
This folder contains memoranda, correspondence, an address, and a press release concerning the creation and management of the Alliance for Progress, a comprehensive foreign aid initiative intended to encourage economic, social, and political prosperity and stability in Latin America. Of note is a letter from President Arturo Frondizi of Argentina to President John F. Kennedy expressing support for the Alliance for Progress.