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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-296-012
This folder contains telegrams and memoranda concerning negotiations between the United States and the Soviet Union for a non-aggression pact (NAP), a nuclear test ban treaty, and observation posts (OP).
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-296-011
This folder contains telegrams and memoranda concerning negotiations between the United States and the Soviet Union for a non-aggression pact (NAP), a nuclear test ban treaty, observation posts (OP), and the reunification of Germany.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-296-010
This folder contains telegrams and memoranda concerning international reactions to the negotiations between the United States and the Soviet Union for a non-aggression pact (NAP), a nuclear test ban treaty, observation posts (OP), and the reunification of Germany.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-296-009
This folder contains telegrams and memoranda concerning negotiations between the United States and the Soviet Union for a non-aggression pact (NAP) and/or a nuclear test ban treaty.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-296-007
This folder contains memoranda concerning negotiations for an agreement between the United States and the Soviet Union on exchanges in the scientific, technical, educational, and cultural fields. Also included in this folder is a draft of the agreement.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-295-017
This folder contains a Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) News transcript of the “Washington Report” concerning President John F. Kennedy’s radio and television address on civil rights, desegregation, legislation to protect the rights of all Americans, President Kennedy’s upcoming visit to Germany, the Cold War, the Soviet Union, and the space race.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-295-016
This folder contains a press release of President John F. Kennedy’s radio and television address concerning civil rights, the desegregation of the University of Alabama and the need to enact legislation to protect the rights of all Americans. Also included in this folder are telegrams and memoranda concerning President Kennedy’s address on civil rights, the Soviet Union’s media coverage of the racial issues in the United States, and worldwide interest in the civil rights movement in America.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-294-005
This folder contains memoranda and press releases concerning Communism, the Soviet Union, and nations under Communist rule.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-294-004
This folder contains memoranda; a Department of State Policy Planning Council report entitled, “Assignments, Status, and Terms of Reference: Basic National Security Policy Planning Tasks;” and a report entitled, “Basic National Security Policy,” concerning national security policies and objectives, foreign policy, arms control, the Soviet Union, and the military.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-307-005
This folder contains memoranda regarding the launch of meteorological satellite TIROS III and providing space launcher assistance to other countries. Also included in this folder is a report by the United States Air Force discussing the U.S. space program and the following goals: earliest practicable achievement of manned lunar exploration, early international operational satellite communication capability, early international satellite weather prediction capability, an aggressive program of scientific investigation, and support of an adequate booster program capable of meeting civilian and military needs.
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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-307-003
This folder contains memoranda and a report regarding the Soviet Union’s activities in space including a launch of a probe in the direction of the planet Venus. Also included in this folder is a report by the Air Force Space Study Committee concerning a development gap in the space programs of the Soviet Union and United States, a threat to the national security of the U.S., satellites, payload sizes in orbit, the development of launch vehicles, space weapons systems, the manned space program, and ICBMs (intercontinental ballistic missiles).
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-306-011
This folder contains memoranda concerning conversations between journalists and staff members, primarily Robert W. Komer of the National Security Council. Topics include Cuba, the Soviet Union, Pakistan, and Yemen.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-306-010
This folder contains memoranda regarding Radio Free Europe (RFE), including meetings at the White House to raise funds for the program and broadcasts in the Soviet Union. Also included in this folder is a list of invitees to an RFE meeting at the White House.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-306-008
This folder contains briefing papers for President John F. Kennedy's press conference of November 14, 1963 (News Conference 64). Topics include foreign aid, disarmament, the Cold War, Vietnam, and Peru. Additional briefing papers concern the Soviet Union including travel restrictions of Soviet citizens in the United States, trade with the Soviet Bloc, the Soviet military in Cuba, and incidents on the Autobahn near Berlin.
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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-305-020
This folder contains a press release and drafts for a speech given by President Kennedy to the 18th General Assembly of the United Nations (UN). In his speech the President discusses the recently signed treaty banning atmospheric, space, and underwater nuclear weapons tests (later known as the Partial Test Ban Treaty or Limited Test Ban Treaty), and explains that the task of maintaining peace must be shared by all nations. President Kennedy also proposes ways for the United Nations to increase and improve their efforts in developing countries, specifically focusing on health, human rights, agriculture, communication, and the environment. Also included in this folder are telegrams regarding international media reaction to the President's speech.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-305-019
This folder contains telegrams and memoranda concerning international reaction, including in the Soviet Union, to President John F. Kennedy's speech on nuclear weapons and disarmament at American University. Also included in this folder is correspondence between U Thant, Secretary-General of the United Nations, and President Kennedy regarding the President's speech.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-305-018
This folder contains telegrams and memoranda concerning international media reaction to President John F. Kennedy's speech on nuclear weapons and disarmament at American University. Also included in this folder are materials regarding Soviet Union Premier Nikita Khrushchev's response to the speech as published in the Soviet newspapers Pravda and Izvestiya.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-305-017
This folder contains telegrams and memoranda concerning international and domestic media reaction to President John F. Kennedy's speech on nuclear weapons and disarmament at American University. Also included in this folder are materials concerning coverage and distribution of the speech in the Soviet Union.
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JFKNSF-305-015
This folder contains materials regarding President John F. Kennedy's address at the commencement ceremony for American University in Washington, D.C. In his speech President Kennedy calls for a re-examination of attitudes towards peace, the Soviet Union, and the Cold War, and announces the United States will not conduct atmospheric nuclear tests as long as other countries uphold the same pledge. The President also announces that he, Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev, and British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan have agreed to hold discussions concerning a comprehensive nuclear test ban treaty. Materials in this folder include various memoranda containing editing suggestions for the speech, a draft by Special Counsel and speechwriter Theodore Sorensen, and telegrams regarding Premier Khrushchev's reaction to the speech.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-305-012
This folder contains a collection of memoranda titled "United States Strategy at the 16th GA," containing background information for a meeting of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly. Topics include disarmament, Africa, the Soviet Union, the UN in space, foreign affairs, and the UN as an international peacekeeper.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-305-007
This folder contains telegrams and memoranda regarding President John F. Kennedy's speech before the United Nations (UN) General Assembly, and a draft of the speech by Arthur Schlesinger, Special Assistant to the President. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the crisis in Berlin, the Soviet Union's resumption of nuclear weapons testing, disarmament, and essential elements needed to achieve international peace.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-305-006
This folder contains outlines, memoranda, and drafts for a speech given by President John F. Kennedy before the United Nations (UN) General Assembly. In his speech President Kennedy discusses international relations, Berlin, disarmament, economic programs, and the importance of the UN as peacekeepers. Also included in this folder is a draft of remarks by President Kennedy to the American people regarding the crisis in Berlin, the Soviet Union's resumption of atmospheric nuclear testing, and disarmament.
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JFKNSF-304-001
This folder contains memoranda and reports by Walt W. Rostow, Chairman of the Policy Planning Council in the Department of State, concerning communism, United States military presence in foreign countries, an international détente, and the development of strategic policy planning. Also included in this folder is a report draft titled, “Foreign Affairs: The Third Round,” discussing relations between the U.S. and Soviet Union, and an article by T.S. Schelling titled, “Nuclear Strategy in Europe.”