Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-128a-009
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning Yugoslavia (then known as the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, a state in existence from 1943 until 1992). Materials in this folder include correspondence between Presidents Kennedy and Yugoslav President Josip Tito, a newspaper article regarding Tito's interactions with Cuba, and memoranda regarding a proposed economic policy towards communist countries. This folder also contains materials concerning President Tito's visit to the United States, including background information, itineraries, guest lists, summaries of administrative arrangements, a suggested toast to President Tito, drafts and press releases of a joint statement issued by the heads of state, telegrams regarding news media coverage of the Yugoslav leader's visit, and memoranda regarding the presentation of a special commendation to local police officers for their services during the visit. Of note are several items with handwritten notations by President Kennedy.