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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-RDOC-01
Campos discusses U.S.-Brazilian relations under the Brazilian presidential administrations of Jânio da Silva Quadros and João Goulart; the Alliance for Progress; Goulart’s state visit to the United States; and the Brazilian reaction to the Cuban Missile Crisis, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JMC-01
Cabot discusses Brazil’s involvement in the Alliance for Progress, U.S. foreign policy towards Poland and Eastern Europe during the John F. Kennedy Administration, and U.S.-China relations during the Kennedy Administration, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JUB-01
Bosch discusses coups and revolutions in Cuba, Brazil, and other Latin American countries; the United States’ relationship with the Dominican Republic; and the Alliance for Progress, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-LIG-01
Gordon discusses JFK’s interest in Latin American Affairs, functions of the ambassador position, Latin and South American politics, and Brazilian government during the time of the 1964 coup, among other issues.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-209-001
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks to a group of Brazilian student leaders in the new flower garden of the White House. In his speech the President discusses the mission of the Alliance for Progress, and explains how foreign investment can improve Latin American economies. The recording contains some inaudible speech.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-08-20-A
AR39, ST28
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-03-29-B
AR18
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-02-15-B
AR16, KN12
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-037-036
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's toast at the State luncheon in honor of President João Goulart of Brazil held in the White House State Dining Room. In his speech the President welcomes the Brazilian President to the White House and discusses the historical relationship between Brazil and the United States. Materials in this folder include a draft and press copy of the speech, in addition to a memorandum with talking points. The press copy of the speech includes President Goulart's response.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-037-035
This folder contains a press copy and two reading copies of President John F. Kennedy's remarks to President João Goulart of Brazil upon arrival at Andrews Air Force Base. In his speech the President discusses the goals of the Alliance for Progress and the history of relations between Brazil and the United States. The press copy also includes President Goulart's response.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-046-012
This folder contains a press copy of President John F. Kennedy's remarks to a group of Brazilian student leaders in the new flower garden of the White House. In his speech the President discusses the mission of the Alliance for Progress, and explains how foreign investments can improve Latin American economies.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-112-010
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning Brazil. Materials include a transcript of a meeting between President Kennedy, Brazilian university students, and Brazilian Ambassador to the United States Roberto Campos; correspondence regarding an interview of President Kennedy by Luisa Spadaccini of the Rio de Janeiro Rotary Club; and a reply by President Kennedy to a letter sent by former Brazilian President Juscelino Kubitschek de Oliveira concerning the Alliance for Progress. Also included in this folder are materials concerning a meeting between President Kennedy and former Brazilian Presidents Kubitschek and Alberto Lleras.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-112-009
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning Brazil. Topics include a visit to the United States by President of Brazil João Goulart, a school in Rio de Janeiro named after President Kennedy, and the signing of the Northeast Program Agreement under the Alliance for Progress. Also included in this folder is correspondence between President Kennedy and President Goulart. This folder contains some foreign language material.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-290-025
This folder contains memoranda concerning the second anniversary of the Alliance for Progress, a comprehensive foreign aid initiative intended to encourage economic, social, and political prosperity and stability in Latin America. Also included in this folder is a report issued by the United States Information Agency’s Research and Reference Service titled, “The Economic and Political Climate of Opinion in Latin America and Attitudes Toward the Alliance for Progress.” The report includes the results of a public opinion survey in seven countries including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-290-023
This folder contains a Staff Report prepared by the Bureau of the Budget titled, “Survey of the Alliance for Progress Program in Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and Bolivia (June 16-July 12, 1962),” concerning the management and stability of the Alliance for Progress program in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, and Chile.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C20167
President John F. Kennedy poses with members of the Organization of American States (OAS) Task Force on Education, Science, and Culture in the Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C. (L-R) Dr. David Stitchkin (Chile), Dr. Mario Báncora (Argentina), Dr. Kenneth Holland, Dr. Carlos Lacalle (Uruguay), Secretary General of the OAS Dr. José Mora, President Kennedy, Chairman of the Task Force Dr. Gabriel Betancur Mejía (Colombia), Executive Secretary of the Task Force Ricardo Díez-Hochleitner, Dr. Carlos Chagas (Brazil), Dr. Frederick H. Harbison, Assistant Secretary of State for Education and Cultural Affairs Philip H. Coombs, unidentified, Dr. Carlos Cueto Fernandini (Peru), and unidentified. Also included in the President's schedule: Dr. Ismael Rodríguez Bou (Puerto Rico); Dr. Alberto Venancio, Assistant to Dr. Chagas of Brazil; Ovidio Deleon and Hugo Muñoz, members of the Technical Staff. [Damage at upper left of image is original to the negative.]
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR7046-B
President John F. Kennedy poses with members of the Organization of American States (OAS) Task Force on Education, Science, and Culture in the Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C. (L-R) Dr. David Stitchkin (Chile), unidentified, Dr. Reynaldo Galindo Pohl (El Salvador), Dr. Mario Báncora (Argentina), Dr. Arturo Morales Carrión, Dr. Kenneth Holland, Dr. Carlos Lacalle (Uruguay), Secretary General of the OAS Dr. José Mora, President Kennedy, Chairman of the Task Force Dr. Gabriel Betancur Mejía (Colombia), Executive Secretary of the Task Force Ricardo Díez-Hochleitner (partly hidden), Dr. Carlos Chagas (Brazil), Dr. Frederick H. Harbison (mostly hidden), Assistant Secretary of State for Education and Cultural Affairs Philip H. Coombs, Dr. Carlos Cueto Fernandini (Peru), and unidentified. Also included in the President's schedule: Dr. Ismael Rodríguez Bou (Puerto Rico); Dr. Alberto Venancio, Assistant to Dr. Chagas of Brazil; Ovidio Deleon and Hugo Muñoz, members of the Technical Staff.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR7046-A
President John F. Kennedy poses with members of the Organization of American States (OAS) Task Force on Education, Science, and Culture in the Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C. (L-R) Dr. Mario Báncora (Argentina), Dr. Arturo Morales Carrión, Dr. Kenneth Holland, unidentified, Secretary General of the OAS Dr. José Mora, President Kennedy, Chairman of the Task Force Dr. Gabriel Betancur Mejía (Colombia), Executive Secretary of the Task Force Ricardo Díez-Hochleitner (mostly hidden), Dr. Carlos Chagas (Brazil), Dr. Frederick H. Harbison (mostly hidden), Assistant Secretary of State for Education and Cultural Affairs Philip H. Coombs, Dr. Carlos Cueto Fernandini (Peru), and two unidentified men. Unidentified photographer takes a photograph in foreground at right. Also included in the President's schedule: Dr. Ismael Rodríguez Bou (Puerto Rico); Dr. Alberto Venancio, Assistant to Dr. Chagas of Brazil; Ovidio Deleon and Hugo Muñoz, members of the Technical Staff.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR7128-B
President John F. Kennedy meets with Presidents of the National Research Councils of the Americas and other scientific representatives of American countries, Cabinet Room, White House, Washington, D.C. The group includes: Dr. Bernardo A. Houssay, Argentina; Admiral Octacilio Cunha and Dr. Crodowaldo Pavan, Brazil; Dr. E.W.R. Steacie, Canada; Professor Samuel Middleton, Chile; Dr. Gustavo Hitzig, Colombia; Dr. Luis Garibay, Mexico; Professor Germán Villar, Uruguay; Dr. Marcel Roche, Venezuela; Dr. John de Abate, Costa Rica; Dr. Jesse Perkinson, Organization of American States (OAS); Dr. Detlev W. Bronk, Dr. Harrison Brown, Dr. J. George Harrar, Dr. Walter G. Whitman, and Dr. Andre C. Simonpietri, United States; Special Assistant to the President on Science and Technology, Dr. Jerome Wiesner.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR7128-A
President John F. Kennedy meets with Presidents of the National Research Councils of the Americas and other scientific representatives of American countries, Cabinet Room, White House, Washington, D.C. The group includes: Dr. Bernardo A. Houssay, Argentina; Admiral Octacilio Cunha and Dr. Crodowaldo Pavan, Brazil; Dr. E.W.R. Steacie, Canada; Professor Samuel Middleton, Chile; Dr. Gustavo Hitzig, Colombia; Dr. Luis Garibay, Mexico; Professor Germán Villar, Uruguay; Dr. Marcel Roche, Venezuela; Dr. John de Abate, Costa Rica; Dr. Jesse Perkinson, Organization of American States (OAS); Dr. Detlev W. Bronk, Dr. Harrison Brown, Dr. J. George Harrar, Dr. Walter G. Whitman, and Dr. Andre C. Simonpietri, United States; Special Assistant to the President on Science and Technology, Dr. Jerome Wiesner.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-388-2-63
President John F. Kennedy (center, at microphone) meets with Alliance for Progress (La Alianza para el Progreso) representatives from Latin America in the Fish Room, White House, Washington, D.C.; President Kennedy delivered remarks for the occasion. Standing behind the President, from left to right: U.S. Coordinator of the Alliance for Progress, Teodoro Moscoso; Argenil Plazas García of Colombia; Francisco Calazans Fernandes of Brazil; unidentified; Alicia Navarro of Chile; four unidentified; Chairman of the Council of the Organization of American States (OAS), Gonzalo J. Facio Segreda; and Secretary General of the OAS, Dr. José Mora. The eight representatives who met with the President are: Fadrique Muñoz of Bolivia; Mr. Calazans Fernandes of Brazil; Ralfo Rezende Decourt of Brazil; Ms. Navarro of Chile; Mr. Plazas García of Colombia; Fernando Fernández Tapia of the Dominican Republic; Dr. Menandro Alcibíades Canelo of El Salvador; and Filiberto Antonio Trujillo of El Salvador.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-388-1-63
President John F. Kennedy (center right, at microphone) delivers remarks to Alliance for Progress (La Alianza para el Progreso) representatives from Latin America in the Fish Room, White House, Washington, D.C. Standing behind the President, from left to right: U.S. Coordinator of the Alliance for Progress, Teodoro Moscoso; Argenil Plazas García of Colombia; Francisco Calazans Fernandes of Brazil; unidentified; Alicia Navarro of Chile; four unidentified; Chairman of the Council of the Organization of American States (OAS), Gonzalo J. Facio Segreda; and Secretary General of the OAS, Dr. José Mora. The eight representatives who met with the President are: Fadrique Muñoz of Bolivia; Mr. Calazans Fernandes of Brazil; Ralfo Rezende Decourt of Brazil; Ms. Navarro of Chile; Mr. Plazas García of Colombia; Fernando Fernández Tapia of the Dominican Republic; Dr. Menandro Alcibíades Canelo of El Salvador; and Filiberto Antonio Trujillo of El Salvador.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR8079-F
President John F. Kennedy (center right) visits with Alliance for Progress (La Alianza para el Progreso) representatives from Latin America in the Fish Room, White House, Washington, D.C. Left to right: unidentified (in back); U.S. Coordinator of the Alliance for Progress, Teodoro Moscoso (in profile); Argenil Plazas García of Colombia; two unidentified (one mostly hidden behind Mr. Plazas García); President Kennedy; Chairman of the Council of the Organization of American States (OAS), Gonzalo J. Facio Segreda (hidden behind the President); and Secretary General of the OAS, Dr. José Mora. The eight representatives who met with the President are: Fadrique Muñoz of Bolivia; Francisco Calazans Fernandes of Brazil; Ralfo Rezende Decourt of Brazil; Alicia Navarro of Chile; Mr. Plazas García of Colombia; Fernando Fernández Tapia of the Dominican Republic; Dr. Menandro Alcibíades Canelo of El Salvador; and Filiberto Antonio Trujillo of El Salvador.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR8079-D
President John F. Kennedy (center, at microphone) meets with Alliance for Progress (La Alianza para el Progreso) representatives from Latin America in the Fish Room, White House, Washington, D.C.; President Kennedy delivered remarks for the occasion. Left to right: Francisco Calazans Fernandes of Brazil; unidentified; Alicia Navarro of Chile; two unidentified; President Kennedy; two unidentified (one mostly hidden behind the President); Chairman of the Council of the Organization of American States (OAS), Gonzalo J. Facio Segreda; and Secretary General of the OAS, Dr. José Mora. The eight representatives who met with the President are: Fadrique Muñoz of Bolivia; Mr. Calazans Fernandes of Brazil; Ralfo Rezende Decourt of Brazil; Ms. Navarro of Chile; Argenil Plazas García of Colombia; Fernando Fernández Tapia of the Dominican Republic; Dr. Menandro Alcibíades Canelo of El Salvador; and Filiberto Antonio Trujillo of El Salvador.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR8079-C
President John F. Kennedy (center right) visits with Alliance for Progress (La Alianza para el Progreso) representatives from Latin America in the Fish Room, White House, Washington, D.C. Left to right: three unidentified; Argenil Plazas García of Colombia; U.S. Coordinator of the Alliance for Progress, Teodoro Moscoso (back to camera); unidentified (in back); President Kennedy; and two unidentified. The eight representatives who met with the President are: Fadrique Muñoz of Bolivia; Francisco Calazans Fernandes of Brazil; Ralfo Rezende Decourt of Brazil; Alicia Navarro of Chile; Mr. Plazas García of Colombia; Fernando Fernández Tapia of the Dominican Republic; Dr. Menandro Alcibíades Canelo of El Salvador; and Filiberto Antonio Trujillo of El Salvador.