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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-222-008
This folder contains Department of State telegrams regarding NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization). Subjects include NAC (North Atlantic Council) meetings and discussions regarding a NATO nuclear force and the use of conventional versus nuclear weapons.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-222-007
This folder contains Department of State telegrams regarding NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization). Subjects include NAC (North Atlantic Council) meetings, Berlin contingency planning, political control of nuclear weapons, and a meeting between President John F. Kennedy and NATO Secretary General Dirk Stikker.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-222-006
This folder contains Department of State telegrams regarding NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization). Subjects include NATO strategic and defense planning; a NAC (North Atlantic Council) meeting discussing nuclear testing, disarmament, and the situation in Berlin; and relations between the Soviet Union and Denmark.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-222-005
This folder contains Department of State telegrams regarding NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization). Subjects include NATO long-term military planning, NAC (North Atlantic Council) meetings regarding a balance between the use of conventional and nuclear weapons, and the role of NATO forces and military planning for the situation in Berlin.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-222-004
This folder contains Department of State telegrams regarding NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization). Topics include NATO strategic and defense planning; a summary of a NAC (North Atlantic Council) meeting discussing nuclear testing, disarmament, and the situation in Berlin; and the position of France and Germany on NATO defense planning.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-221-004
This folder contains memoranda and telegrams regarding the North Atlantic Treaty Organization [NATO] Defense Data Program (NDDP), a result of NSAM 147 (National Security Action Memorandum 147) titled, “NATO Nuclear Program,” in which the United States shares nuclear weapons information for the development of a NATO nuclear program.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-221-002
This folder contains memoranda, reports, telegrams, and memoranda of conversations regarding NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization). Topics include United States contributions to NATO’s defense infrastructure, political consultation within NATO, a proposed a multilateral nuclear force (MLF), and the future role of NATO. Also included in this folder are materials regarding meetings between President John F. Kennedy and the Atlantic Policy Advisory Group (APAG) and NATO ministers and permanent representatives; and a copy of an address by Dean Acheson, former Secretary of State and advisor to President Kennedy, titled, “NATO in the Light of the October Crisis.”
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-216-002
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-214-007
This folder contains telegrams, memoranda, and draft reports on United States policies and objectives towards Europe. Topics include European unity, communism, France and French President Charles de Gaulle, the European Economic Community (EEC), the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and shared nuclear responsibility.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-214-006
This folder contains memoranda for the record of European Policy Review group meetings. Topics include United States military forces in Europe and within NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization), the European Economic Community (EEC) and France, a proposed multilateral nuclear force (MLF) within NATO, relations between France and Germany, and French President Charles de Gaulle.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-214-004
This folder contains papers, memoranda, and draft outlines by Policy Review (PR) study groups regarding Europe and the United States including military policy; economics; and the relation between domestic politics and foreign policy in Germany, France, and Italy. Also included in this folder is a partial transcript of a press conference given by French President Charles de Gaulle discussing the Nassau Agreement and French relations with Germany.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-214-003
This folder contains papers by Policy Review (PR) study groups regarding United States policy towards Europe; an appraisal of British, French, and West German strategic views; and the impact of an Executive Committee within NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) on the policies of French President Charles de Gaulle. Also included in this folder is a paper by the PR Military Committee titled, “Strategic Problems and Alternatives,” discussing the Cold War, collective defense in Europe, and a European nuclear weapons force.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-214-002
This folder contains memoranda, papers, addresses, and telegrams regarding Europe. Topics include Great Britain and the Common Market (also known as the European Economic Community), European unity, United States military policy and aid to Europe, and relations with France. Also included in this folder are memoranda of conversations between President John F. Kennedy and Gaetano Martino, President of the European Parliament.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-213-005
This folder contains Department of State telegrams regarding tariff negotiations; the TEA (Trade Expansion Act) and GATT (General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade); agricultural trade negotiations; a friendship treaty between France and Germany (also known as the Élysée Treaty); and discussions between Belgium, the Netherlands, and others on Great Britain’s entry into the Common Market (also known as the European Economic Community).
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-213-003
This folder contains memoranda regarding the role of the United States in Europe, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) defense system, U.S. policy towards Germany, and French President Charles de Gaulle’s foreign policy. Also included in this folder are materials regarding a speech by German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer discussing German domestic and foreign policy; and relations between Germany, the U.S., and NATO.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-119a-009
This folder contains material related to a meeting between President John F. Kennedy and Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion. Also included are background materials related to Israeli foreign relations.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-119a-008
This folder contains a working paper prepared by an Ad Hoc Working Group of the United States Intelligence Board on the Arab-Israeli situation.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-117-013
This folder contains telegrams and memoranda primarily regarding the overthrow of Iraqi Prime Minister Abd al-Karim Qasim by the Ba’th Party (also known as the Ramadan Revolution). Topics include Iraq’s relations with the Soviet Union, United States, and the Arab world; the U.S. position on Iraq’s new regime; and Kurdish independence.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-117-012
This file contains telegrams and memoranda regarding relations between the United States and Iraq, and Iraq’s relations with the Soviet Union and Arab world. Topics include U.S. support of Kurdish and Kuwaiti independence, disagreements in the oil trade industry, and the potential overthrow of Iraqi Prime Minister Abd al-Karim Qasim. [Notes: Contains 1 photographic print (JFKNSF-PH-007).]
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JFKNSF-116a-011
This file contains memoranda and Department of State telegrams regarding Iran. Topics include the political climate, United States aid to Iran, and relations between Iran and various countries. Of note is a letter from President John F. Kennedy to the Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi regarding relations between the U.S. and Soviet Union, and disarmament.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-116a-010
This file contains Department of State telegrams regarding Iran. Topics include the political climate, United States aid to Iran, and relations between Iran and various countries. Of note is a draft message from President John F. Kennedy to the Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi regarding relations between the U.S. and Soviet Union, and disarmament. Also included is a Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Special Report titled, "Shah's Reforms to be Given Election Test in Iran."
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-115-011
This folder consists of a subject paper by the Task Force on Iran titled, "A Review of Problems in Iran and Recommendations for the National Security Council," concerning general unrest in Iran; United States political, economic, and military policies towards the country; and foreign aid for Iran.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-111-017
This folder contains telegrams and copies of letters between Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, President John F. Kennedy, and British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan regarding India-China border conflicts, air defense for India, and discussions between India and Pakistan on Kashmir.
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JFKNSF-111-016
This folder contains telegrams and copies of letters from Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru to President John F. Kennedy and President of Pakistan Muhammad Ayub Khan regarding Chinese military forces and attacks on the Indian border.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-111-007
This folder contains telegrams and memoranda between United States Ambassador to India John Kenneth Galbraith, President John F. Kennedy, and numerous National Security Council officials. Topics include U.S. policy and military assistance to India, relations between India and Pakistan, Kashmir, and the political climate of India. Of note is a letter from Ambassador Galbraith to President Kennedy upon the conclusion of his duties as ambassador.