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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-WAH-02
In this interview Harriman discusses his position in the State Department as a roving ambassador, including his flexibility in making decisions in the field, and traveling around the world; John F. Kennedy's [JFK] conception of the Soviet Union; interactions with Souvanna Phouma and changes in general opinion of him; evaluating options for American action or intervention in Laos; the international meeting in Geneva over Laos, including dealing with the Soviet negotiator George M. Pushking and with the Chinese; comparing JFK and Franklin D. Roosevelt in their respective administration of the State Department; and the Joint Chiefs’ attitude towards Laos and the concept of limited commitment, among other issues.
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James C. Thomson Personal Papers
JCTPP-024-018
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James C. Thomson Personal Papers
JCTPP-019-014
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-319-004
This folder contains minutes and agendas for meetings of the Special Group for Counter-Insurgency (CI). Topics include an international police training program, South Vietnam, Southeast Asia, Latin America, and a counterinsurgency training program for United States officials.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-318-001
This folder contains memoranda, telegrams, and indexes of materials compiled for President John F. Kennedy’s weekend reading. Topics include various matters regarding Berlin, Germany, Soviet Union, Southeast Asia, nuclear testing, France, and foreign aid.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-327-014
This folder contains memoranda from General Maxwell Taylor, Military Representative to the President, to President John F. Kennedy and others on various topics including United States policy and planning in Southeast Asia, military aircraft made by Fiat, and a study of requirements for tactical nuclear weapons.
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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. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-325-026
This folder contains a report titled, “Situations Involving a Potential for Resort to Sustained Internal Violence,” discussing guerilla activity, and Communist Bloc influence and funding for select countries in the Middle East, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Latin America, and Africa.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-325-023
This folder contains memoranda regarding meetings on unconventional warfare and deterrence of guerilla warfare; and notes by Kenneth T. Young, Director of the Office of Southeast Asian Affairs in the Department of State, on his trip to Vietnam. Also included in this folder is a letter to Walt Rostow, Deputy Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, from Young discussing a proposed “agrimetro” design to create compound communities that would aid in development and protection against communist forces in Southeast Asia.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-319a-006
This folder contains a memorandum by Chester Bowles, President John F. Kennedy’s Special Representative for Asian, African, and Latin American Affairs, titled, “U.S. Policies in the Far East: Review and Recommendations, ” regarding United States policy towards Communist China; non-communist Asia; Sino-Soviet relations; and military situations in Laos, Vietnam, and Taiwan.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0894-008
This folder contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy's partial remarks before the Executives' Club in Chicago, Illinois. In his speech the Senator discusses proposals for increased United States involvement in Southeast Asia to address the growing threat of communism.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0894-007
This folder contains drafts and a copy of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy at the Vermont Holy Name Society rally at St. Michael's College in Burlington, Vermont. In his speech the Senator discusses the moral challenges of developing and implementing effective foreign policy, specifically communist expansion and independence for countries in Southeast Asia. Of note is a copy with notations by the Senator.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0894-006
This folder contains copies of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy before the American Whig-Cliosophic Society at Princeton University in Princeton, New Jersey. In his speech the Senator addresses foreign policy under President Dwight D. Eisenhower's administration including United States involvement in Southeast Asia, the growing threat of communism, strengthening national security, and nuclear weapons control.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0894-004
This folder contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy's speech before the United States Senate titled, "The War in Indochina." In his speech the Senator addresses reports on French success with fighting communism in Vietnam and Southeast Asia, and discusses proposals for increased U.S. involvement in Southeast Asia in the form of military aid.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0893a-010
This folder contains a copy of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy before the Cathedral Club in Brooklyn, New York. In his speech the Senator discusses the growing threat of communism in Europe and Southeast Asia, particularly in Vietnam; United States involvement in the fight against communism and propaganda by the Soviet Union; and U.S. nuclear weapons policy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-135-010
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, both during and prior to his Presidency, concerning the presence of communist ideology in Southeast Asia and American policy towards nations in the region. Materials in this folder include copies of a partial text of Senator Kennedy's speech to the Executives' Club of Chicago and a program for a roundtable discussion held at the University of Chicago (with handwritten notations by the Senator).
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-135-009
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, both during and prior to his Presidency, concerning the presence of communist ideology in Southeast Asia and American policy towards nations in the region. Materials in this folder include newspaper articles, a copy of a speech by Montana Senator Mike Mansfield, a copy of Senator Kennedy's speech "The War in Indochina," a pamphlet entitled "Our Disgrace in Indo-China," a transcript of a press conference by French President General Charles de Gaulle, an except from the Congressional Record, and a copy of a proposed amendment to the Mutual Security Act of 1951.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-329-004
This folder contains a memorandum of a meeting on Southeast Asia in reference to National Security Action Memoranda number 29 (NSAM 29) regarding authorization by President John F. Kennedy of supplies and personnel for intelligence operations and military actions in Southeast Asia.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-121a-013
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the United States' policies toward Southeast Asia. Materials in this folder include a letter to Special Assistant to the President and National Security Adviser McGeorge Bundy from W. Averell Harriman, Governor of New York and Secretary of State for Far Eastern Affairs, regarding Thailand, reports of conversations between American diplomatic officers and communist officials regarding increased military forces in Thailand and South Vietnam, and materials from Chester Bowles, the President's Special Representative for Asian, African, and Latin American Affairs, including memoranda and a draft of a speech on American policy objectives in Southeast Asia.