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United States Information Agency Records
USIA-001-010
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Teodoro Moscoso Personal Papers
TMPP-002-019
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Lee C. White
JFKWHSFLCW-005-016
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Lee C. White
JFKWHSFLCW-005-015
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-039-011
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's statement upon signing the Agricultural Credit Agreement with Mexico, providing credit and technical assistance to farmers in order to increase income and productivity. Materials in this folder include a memorandum, draft, and press copy of the speech.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-039-010
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's address at a luncheon held in his honor by the President of Mexico, Adolfo Lopez Mateos, at the National Palace in Mexico City, Mexico. In his speech the President identifies the primary goals of the Alliance for Progress, and discusses Mexico and the United States' shared history of revolution. Materials in this folder include reading copies and a press copy of the speech.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-039-009
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's remarks upon arriving at the Mexico City International Airport in Mexico City, Mexico. In his speech the President thanks President Adolfo Lopez Mateos and the people of Mexico for their hospitality, and discusses the goals of the Alliance for Progress and the significance of Pan-American relations. Materials in this folder include a memorandum, draft, press copy, and reading copy of the speech. Of note are several items with handwritten notations by the President.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-039-007
This folder contains a press copy of President John F. Kennedy's toast to then President-elect Dr. Guillermo Leon Valencia of the Republic of Colombia at a luncheon held in the White House Family Dining Room. The press copy also includes then President-elect Valencia's response, in which he discusses the Alliance for Progress.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-036-023
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's remarks at the inaugural meeting of the Inter-American Economic and Social Council of the Pan American Union. In his speech the President marks the event as a step forward for the Alliance for Progress and Pan American relations, and goes on to announce the allocation of six million dollars to the Organization of American States (OAS). Materials in this folder include a press copy and reading copy of the speech.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-035-037
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's remarks upon the return of Secretary Douglas Dillon's return from Punta Del Este, Uruguay. In his remarks the President thanks Secretary Dillon for carrying forth with the Alliance for Progress. Materials in this folder include a press copy of the speech given at the reception (including Dillon's reply) and a press copy and reading copy of the President's statement addressed to Secretary Dillon upon his return.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-034-016
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's remarks to the Council of the Organization of American States (OAS) held at the Pan American Union in Washington, D.C. In his speech the President addresses the Alliance for Progress and the fundamental purposes of Pan-Americanism. Materials in this folder include a press copy and a reading copy of the speech.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-034-013
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's address at a White House reception for Washington's corps of Latin American ambassadors. In his speech the President proposes the establishment of The Alliance for Progress, a cooperative effort between the United States and Latin America to improve social, economic, and health conditions for millions of Latin Americans in need. Materials in this folder include various drafts and reading copies of the President's address. Of note is a reading copy with notations handwritten by the President.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-306-005
This folder contains a draft and a press release of President John F. Kennedy's remarks before the Inter-American Press Association in Miami, Florida. In his speech President Kennedy addresses the importance of the Alianza para el Progreso (Alliance for Progress) in Latin America and identifies four major goals of the program: economic welfare, social justice, political democracy and stability, and international responsibility. The President goes on to discuss United States policy towards Cuba and the fight against communism in Latin America. Also included in this folder is a revision proposed by John A. McCone, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), of the speech section regarding U.S. policy towards Cuba.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-306-004
This folder contains an excerpt of a draft of a speech on the Alianza para el Progreso (Alliance for Progress), communism, and the United States policy towards Cuba.
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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-306-002
This folder contains a press release of President John F. Kennedy's speech before the Inter-American Press Association in Miami, Florida. In his speech President Kennedy addresses the importance of the Alianza para el Progreso (Alliance for Progress) in Latin America and identifies four major goals of the program: economic welfare, social justice, political democracy and stability, and international responsibility. The President goes on to discuss United States policy towards Cuba and the fight against communism in Latin America.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-306-001
This folder contains memoranda, telegrams, and drafts regarding President John F. Kennedy's speech before the Inter-American Press Association in Miami, Florida. In his speech President Kennedy addresses the importance of the Alianza para el Progreso (Alliance for Progress) in Latin America and identifies four major goals of the program: economic welfare, social justice, political democracy and stability, and international responsibility. The President goes on to discuss United States policy towards Cuba and the fight against communism in Latin America. Also included in this folder is a speech by W. Averell Harriman, Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, given at the Inter-American Economic and Social Council in Brazil.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-319a-004
This folder contains letters from Under Secretary of State Chester Bowles’ son Sam and daughter-in-law Nancy, teachers in Nigeria, discussing their travels around the country and the political climate in the area; a memorandum regarding the need for international rural development; and a copy of a speech by Under Secretary Bowles on the Alliance for Progress. Also included in this folder is a report on regional operations conferences held to discuss ambassadorial responsibilities, administrative procedures, and United States policy on various subjects including Berlin, Africa, Communist China, and nuclear tests.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-327-004
This folder contains memoranda to and from Arthur Schlesinger, Special Assistant to the President, on various issues including the United States economy, and Great Britain and the Common Market. Also included in this folder is a memorandum of a conversation between Schlesinger and Rogelio Frigerio, advisor to President of Argentina Arturo Frondizi, discussing the Argentine economy, Alliance for Progress, and the removal of President Frondizi from office.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-333-001
This file contains a paper for President John F. Kennedy from the Joint Chiefs of Staff titled, “Military Actions for Latin America,” discussing the United States military program and objectives in Latin America, particularly in support of the Alliance for Progress initiative. The paper precedes National Security Action Memoranda number 118 (NSAM 118) titled, “Participation of U.S. and Latin American Armed Forces in the Attainment of Common Objectives in Latin America.”
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-319a-008
This folder contains an article by Chester Bowles, President John F. Kennedy’s Special Representative for Asian, African, and Latin American Affairs, titled, “Is Communist Ideology Becoming Irrelevant?,” a memorandum regarding the Alliance for Progress in Colombia, and a paper arguing for greater discrimination in economic assistance programs.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-048-014
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's remarks to the Inter-American Press Association at the Americana Hotel in Miami Beach, Florida. In his speech the President explains the civic function of the media, and identifies four major goals of the Alliance for Progress: social justice, economic welfare, peaceful international relations, and political democracy and stability in the western hemisphere. Materials in this folder include note cards with handwritten notations by the President, a press copy of the speech, and a dinner menu.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-047-036
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning two speeches delivered during the visit of President Victor Paz Estenssoro of Bolivia. In both his remarks of welcome and toast to the Bolivian President, President Kennedy discusses the mission of the Alliance for Progress, and commends the Bolivian citizens for their advancements made as a part of this program. President Paz Estenssoro thanks the United States for their assistance through the Alliance for Progress, discusses the Bolivian National Revolution of 1952, and characterizes the current political climate in Latin American countries as one of instability. Materials in this folder include press copies of the two speeches.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-046-017
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's remarks in the White House Fish Room to Alliance for Progress representatives from Latin America. In his speech the President emphasizes how the program aims to assist individuals and families through improved housing, health care, education, and land reform. Materials in this folder include a press copy of the speech and memoranda of suggested remarks and background information.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-046-015
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's remarks in the White House Cabinet Room on the second anniversary of the Alliance for Progress. In his speech the President explains the primary objectives of the program, and discusses the advancements made since its inception, especially in the areas of housing, economics, and education. Materials in this folder include a draft and press copy of the speech.