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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-PTH-02
In this interview Hart discusses dealing with Egyptian leader Gamal Abdel Nasser including shifts in U.S. aid in Egypt; how Nasser would play the United States and the Soviet Union against each other for Egypt’s benefit; Nasser’s ambitions for the neighboring countries and the Saudi reaction to Egypt’s actions in the Arabian Peninsula; the increased strain between Egypt and the United States; divisions in Washington over the U.S. policy towards Nasser; Nasser’s position on Israel; Saudi Arabia’s position on Israel and the Palestinian refugees in Saudi Arabia; the modernization process in Saudi Arabia; and changes in foreign policy over Hart’s tenure as Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-DB-01
Ben-Gurion discusses the interactions of Russia and China and speculates on the possibility that John F. Kennedy (JFK) would have been able to diffuse tensions between the United States and those nations, JFK’s youthfulness, and the Peace Corps, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-ROWK-02
In this interview Komer discusses John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] personal diplomacy with the United Arab Republic [UAR] through letters; normalizing U.S.-Egypt relations; the Yemen conflict and U.S. interests; negotiating Yemen with M. Harold Macmillan and the attempt to have the United Kingdom recognize the Yemen Republic; dealing with Gamal Abdel Nasser; and difficulties with Saudi Arabia and the UAR, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JDJ-01
In this interview Jernegan discusses John F. Kennedy’s 1957 speech on Algeria; working as the U.S. Ambassador to Iraq; the transition between Administrations in the State Department, 1960; Abd al-Karim Qasim and Iraqi politics; Soviet involvement and influence in Iraq; the Kuwait problem; the Iraqi government and Israel; U.S. policy in regard to oil-bearing countries; oil company negotiations with foreign countries; U.S. foreign aid programs in Iraq; Yemen affairs in the State Department, 1963; Middle East affairs in the Kennedy Administration; changes in Jernegan’s long-range views for Near East problems, 1941–1969; and the influence of pro-Israel and pro-Arab groups on U.S. policy, among other issues.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0957-023
This folder contains memoranda, newspaper articles, a press release of a speech by Senator John F. Kennedy, and correspondence between Senator Kennedy and various individuals concerning American-Israeli relations, American-Soviet relations, the prospect of a Catholic president, and Senator Kennedy’s presidential campaign trip to Rochester, New York.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-326-009
This folder contains memoranda regarding guerilla warfare including Israel’s policy and an issue of guerillas and border crossing in Southeast Asia. Also included in this folder is a paper titled, “Guerrillas,” by Peter Paret and John W. Shy of the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, Center of International Studies at Princeton University.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0899-008
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “Israel: A Miracle of Progress,” given at the B’nai Zion 50th anniversary dinner held at the Commodore Hotel in New York City. In his speech the Senator discusses Israel’s role in the Middle East and regional tensions caused by nationalism and the growing threat of communism.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0893-001
This folder contains drafts and copies of speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy at various dinners and organizational events. Topics of the speeches include a reinvigoration of the Democratic Party, the Republican Party's victory in the election of 1952, and United States relations with Israel and the Soviet Union. Also included in this folder is a statement on Memorial Day. Of note are several items with notations and handwritten drafts by the Senator.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0896-011
This folder contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at the annual banquet of the Histadrut Zionist Organization in Baltimore, Maryland. In his speech the Senator discusses Israel and seven factors influencing the future of the Middle East including oil, the Soviet Union, nationalism, Egypt, and Israel.
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John F. Kennedy Personal Papers
JFKPP-036-015
This folder contains an edited press release of a speech by Senator John F. Kennedy at the "America Salutes Israel" celebration at Yankee Stadium in New York adapted for The Strategy of Peace, a compilation of speeches and statements concerning foreign policy by Senator Kennedy published during the 1960 Presidential campaign. In his remarks, Senator Kennedy discusses the future of the State of Israel in a climate of international political, ideological, and military conflict.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1025-003
This folder contains speeches by Senator John F. Kennedy, including drafts with handwritten annotations, reading copies, and press releases. Topics include organized labor and labor reform legislation; Israel; Soviet Union Premier Nikita Khrushchev; civil rights; agricultural issues; and the housing industry.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1030-027
This folder contains addendums to speeches made by Senator John F. Kennedy concerning India and China, Africa, Israel, Eastern Europe, Berlin, Latin America, and President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s tour of South America.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1027-002
This folder contains press releases, statements, and copies of speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy during his 1960 presidential campaign. Topics include the achievement gap between the United States and the Soviet Union, a veto on the Anderson-Kennedy amendment to the medical care for the aged bill, United States policy towards Israel and the Middle East, and the minimum wage law.