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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-439-002
This folder contains memoranda to President John F. Kennedy and McGeorge Bundy, Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, from Robert W. Komer of the National Security Council. Topics include United States aid to NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization); MRBM’s (medium-range ballistic missiles); a U.S. Air Force tactical aircraft program; and meetings between President Kennedy and Dean Acheson, former Secretary of State and advisor to the President, on U.S. policy towards NATO.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-439-001
This folder contains memoranda regarding United States policy directives for NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) including a nuclear defense force, and a summary report of the NATO Military Committee in Chiefs of Staff session. Also included in this folder is a report by Dean Acheson, former Secretary of State and advisor to President Kennedy, titled, “A Review of North Atlantic Problems for the Future.”
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-436-005
This folder contains memoranda and telegrams regarding countries in the Middle East including Israel, the effect of a nuclear test ban treaty in the region, United States and French policy towards Middle Eastern countries, and the implication of oil nationalization. Also included in this folder is a report by Robert Amory and Edward K. Hamilton, both of the International Division of the Bureau of the Budget, on a trip to various countries in the Near East (Middle East).
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-428-001
This folder contains material related to the weapons programs of Israel and the United Arab Republic, as well as the sale of HAWK missiles to Israel.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-427-005
This folders contains material related to Israel nuclear capabilities.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-403-008
This folder contains carbon copies of McGeorge Bundy's outgoing correspondence on various topics, including nuclear weapons testing, as well as responses to letters from the public and members of the press. The folder also contains carbon copies of Bundy's memoranda to President John F. Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-403-007
This folder contains carbon copies of McGeorge Bundy's outgoing correspondence on various topics, including nuclear weapons testing, as well as responses to letters from the public and members of the press. The folder also contains carbon copies of Bundy's memoranda to President John F. Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-403-006
This folder contains carbon copies of McGeorge Bundy's outgoing correspondence on various topics, including nuclear weapons testing, as well as responses to letters from the public and members of the press. The folder also contains carbon copies of Bundy's memoranda to President John F. Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-403-004
This folder contains carbon copies of McGeorge Bundy's outgoing correspondence on various topics, including nuclear weapons testing, as well as responses to letters from the public and members of the press. The folder also contains carbon copies of Bundy's memoranda to President John F. Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-403-003
This folder contains carbon copies of McGeorge Bundy's outgoing correspondence on various topics, including nuclear weapons testing, as well as responses to letters from the public and members of the press. The folder also contains carbon copies of Bundy's memoranda to President John F. Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-401-011
This folder contains carbon copies of McGeorge Bundy's outgoing correspondence on various topics, including nuclear weapons, as well as responses to letters from the public and members of the press. The folder also contains carbon copies of Bundy's memoranda to President John F. Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-401-002
This folder contains carbon copies of McGeorge Bundy's outgoing correspondence on various topics, including nuclear weapons, as well as responses to letters from the public and members of the press. The folder also contains carbon copies of Bundy's memoranda to President John F. Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-400-014
This folder contains carbon copies of McGeorge Bundy's outgoing correspondence on various topics, including nuclear weapons, as well as responses to letters from the public and members of the press. The folder also contains carbon copies of Bundy's memoranda to President John F. Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-376-027
This file contains memoranda regarding an inter-agency panel on strategic nuclear development, and a report by Professor Thomas C. Schelling titled, "Strategic Developments Over the Next Decade." The report discusses long-term strategic planning for United States nuclear development and policy including nuclear deterrence, military planning, non-technological developments, and the nuclear policy of the Soviet Union.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-376-026
Materials in this folder include memoranda concerning a proposed program for atmospheric testing of nuclear weapons, including fallout consideration, location and schedule of the tests, and conducting tests in outer space; resumption of atmospheric testing by the United States; and potential adverse environmental and biological effects of large-scale experiments.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-376-023
This folder contains a note to President John F. Kennedy from Carl Kaysen, Deputy Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, regarding a background paper on the development of high yield nuclear weapons.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-375-009
This folder contains memoranda regarding NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) and a nuclear defense force, including a multilateral force (MLF); meetings between William P. Bundy, Deputy Assistant Secretary of International Security Affairs in the Department of State, and Norwegian Defense Minister Gudmund Harlem discussing a shipbuilding program; and a paper by Malcolm W. Hoag titled, “Nuclear Control After Nassau.” Also included in this folder are materials compiled from excerpts of press conferences, speeches, and interviews by President John F. Kennedy concerning his views on the MLF and United States military relations with Europe.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-375-008
This folder contains memoranda and reports regarding NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) and a nuclear defense force in Europe including reports titled, “NATO Polaris Forces,” and, “NATO Nuclear Forces.” Also included in this folder is a Department of State memorandum titled, “Reported De Gaulle Plan for an East-West Settlement.”
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-375-007
This folder contains memoranda regarding NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) including NATO’s defense policy and a paper written by NATO Secretary General Dirk Stikker, MRBMs (medium-range ballistic missiles), and United States policy towards NATO. Also included in this folder is a paper by U.S. Departments of State-Defense Study Group titled, “Assessment of European Attitudes toward the Control and Use of Nuclear Force in the Defense of Europe,” discussing NATO’s role in nuclear weapons.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-375-005
This folder contains memoranda regarding NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) and nuclear weapons. Topics include NATO’s nuclear role, MRBMs (medium-range ballistic missiles), and United States nuclear aid to France. Also included in this folder are numerous summaries of meetings and memoranda of conversations between various individuals.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-375-003
This file contains a summary report to President John F. Kennedy from Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Lyman L. Lemnitzer of the NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) Military Committee in Chiefs of Staff session discussing MRBMs (medium-range ballistic missiles), control of nuclear weapons, and contingency planning. Also included is a summary comparison of NATO force requirements for land, naval, and air forces.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-400-004
This folder contains carbon copies of McGeorge Bundy's outgoing correspondence on various topics, including nuclear weapons, as well as responses to letters from the public and members of the press. The folder also contains carbon copies of Bundy's memoranda to President John F. Kennedy and a draft of Bundy's speech to the American Management Association.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-400-003
This folder contains carbon copies of McGeorge Bundy's outgoing correspondence on various topics, including nuclear weapons, as well as responses to letters from the public and members of the press. The folder also contains carbon copies of Bundy's memoranda to President John F. Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-400-002
This folder contains carbon copies of McGeorge Bundy's outgoing correspondence on various topics, including nuclear weapons, as well as responses to letters from the public and members of the press. The folder also contains carbon copies of Bundy's memoranda to President John F. Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-399-010
This folder contains carbon copies of McGeorge Bundy's outgoing correspondence on various topics, including nuclear weapons, as well as responses to letters from the public and members of the press. The folder also contains carbon copies of Bundy's memoranda to President John F. Kennedy.