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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-307-004
This folder includes a memorandum regarding a budget increase in the Department of Defense for Project VELA, a report by the USIA (United States Information Agency) Office of Research and Analysis of international reaction to the Soviet Union’s manned space flight, and a review by the Bureau of the Budget of proposed increases for space programs. Also included in this folder is a report by James E. Webb, Administrator for NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration), and Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara titled, “Recommendations for our National Space Program: Changes, Policies, Goals.”
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-307-002
This folder contains a report of the long range plans for NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) encompassing scientific investigations in space, satellite applications, manned space flight, launch vehicle development, and research and technology. Also included in the report are target dates for major missions, projected annual launchings, and the projected annual budget for the lunar expedition program.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-307-001
This folder contains a report of the long range plans for NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) encompassing scientific investigations in space, satellite applications, manned space flight, launch vehicle development, and research and technology. Also included in the report are target dates for major missions, projected annual launchings, and the projected annual budget for the lunar expedition program.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-308-008
This folder contains a report by the Military Division of the Bureau of the Budget regarding the space program and the federal budget. The report details a five-year plan and presents an analysis for the federal funding of space programs within the Department of Defense and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), as well as various other projects such as manned earth orbiting stations and MIDAS (missile defense alarm satellite).
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-324-012
This folder contains memoranda regarding foreign aid including a recommendation for a redistribution of economic and military aid for FY 1962, defense aid contributions by NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) member countries, and a proposal for a multilateral foreign aid program.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-324-011
This folder contains memoranda regarding the United States foreign aid program including a request for an increase in aid appropriations in the Federal budget, and a new policy of long-term development for countries. Also included in this folder is a paper titled, “Growth for Freedom,” discussing proposals for reorganization and legislation to improve the program.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-320-009
This folder contains a paper written by Harvard University professor Carl Kaysen (later Deputy Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs) titled, “Improving the Efficiency of Military Research and Development.”
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-313-002
This folder contains memoranda, notes, and an agenda for the 475th meeting of the National Security Council (NSC). Topics include basic military policy and budget, the function of the NSC, national security, and various international affairs. Also included in this folder is a Record of Actions of the meeting detailing participants and items discussed.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-329-024
This folder contains a copy of National Security Action Memoranda number 49 (NSAM 49) titled, “Possible Presidential Contingency Freedom Fund,” to Secretary of State Dean Rusk, Secretary of the Treasury C. Douglas Dillon, Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Allen Dulles, and Director of the Bureau of the Budget David Bell from McGeorge Bundy, Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-325-006
This folder contains memoranda regarding the United States foreign aid program including suggestions for a statement by President John F. Kennedy on the program, the Federal budget, and expanding international exports for underdeveloped countries.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-328-002
This folder contains a copy of National Security Action Memoranda number one (NSAM 1) titled, “Separate Budgeting of Spending Abroad,” to Director of the Bureau of the Budget David Bell from McGeorge Bundy, Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, regarding separate budgets for military and foreign aid spending abroad.
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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-275-011
This folder contains a memorandum for President John F. Kennedy regarding the Department of Defense budget for FY 1964 and recommendations for the general purposes forces (Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines). The recommendations include an increase in force levels to combat potential communist non-nuclear threats and a modernization of military equipment.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-275-010
This folder contains a draft memorandum for President John F. Kennedy regarding the Department of Defense budget for FY 1964 and recommendations for the strategic retaliatory forces ballistic missile defense programs, including cancellation of the Skybolt missile program. Also included in the memorandum are the Soviet Union strategic retaliatory forces and long-range nuclear weapons program.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-275-004
This folder contains memoranda regarding the Department of Defense budget for FY 1964 and principal issues, including civil defense incentives and strategic retaliatory forces ballistic missile defense programs.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-273-007
This file contains a copy of Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara's testimony before the United States Senate Armed Services Committee discussing appropriations for the Department of Defense, national security, and strategic missile programs.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-273-004
This folder contains a report from Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara to President John F. Kennedy containing a review of the military programs and budgets for fiscal years 1961 and 1962.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-298-001
This folder contains memoranda and reports concerning proposed changes to the Military Assistance Program (MAP), foreign aid, and support for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-297-010
This folder contains memoranda concerning foreign aid legislation and appropriations.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-297-009
This folder contains memoranda concerning foreign aid legislation and appropriations.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-297-008
This folder contains telegrams, and memoranda concerning a vote by the United States House of Representatives to cut funding for the foreign aid program, the Mutual Security Program, and strategies to garner support for the foreign aid program.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-297-007
This folder contains a draft of a statement on foreign aid and memoranda concerning the Foreign Assistance Act of 1963, international trade, and appropriations for the foreign aid program.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-297-006
This folder contains memoranda concerning foreign aid appropriations and the presence of the United States military in European countries.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-297-004
This folder contains telegrams and memoranda concerning the United States foreign aid program and appropriations for it. Also included is a report entitled, “Proposed Program, Foreign Economic Assistance, Fiscal Year 1962.”
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-297-003
This folder contains telegrams and memoranda concerning foreign aid legislation and the reorganization of and funding for the United States foreign aid program.