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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-046-029
This folder contains a press copy of an exchange of toasts between President John F. Kennedy and Mohammed Zahir Shah, King of Afghanistan, during a luncheon held at the Embassy of Afghanistan in Washington, D.C. In his speech the President explains that although no formal alliance binds Afghanistan and the United States, the two countries share common domestic and foreign policy objectives.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-046-028
This folder contains a press copy of an exchange of toasts between President John F. Kennedy and Mohammed Zahir Shah, King of Afghanistan, during a dinner held in the State Dining Room of the White House. In their remarks both leaders discuss their country's desire to maintain national independence and international peace.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-046-027
This folder contains a press copy of President John F. Kennedy's remarks of welcome to Mohammed Zahir Shah and Humaira Begum, King and Queen of Afghanistan, on the South Lawn of the White House. The press copy also includes King Zahir Shah's response.