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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-ROAH-03
This interview focuses on U.S. economic policy in regards to Cuba during the Kennedy Admin., reactions of U.S. citizens to the Cuban policy, and the United States' economic investments in Cuba at the time of Fidel Castro's takeover, among other things.
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.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-LWH-01
In this interview, Lord Harlech discusses John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] early opinions on disarmament; dealings with Nikita S. Khrushchev and the Soviet Union; the Cuban crisis; issues with selling and testing American missiles; how JFK’s relationship with British Prime Minister M. Harold Macmillan developed over time and how they worked together on specific issues; how JFK’s interest in politics and foreign affairs developed; difficulties with France over their nuclear program in 1962; JFK’s skills and character; JFK’s different circles of friends; and JFK and Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis’ approaches to life in the public eye, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-CEB-01
Bohlen discusses John F. Kennedy’s (JFK) views of the Soviet Union; foreign relations crises during the Kennedy administration, including the Bay of Pigs, war in Laos, and Cuban Missile Crisis; and Bohlen’s assessment of JFK as a president and a man.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-WIEK-01
This written statement focuses on William E. Knox’s trips to the Soviet Union and Knox’s meeting with Chairman Krushchev in 1962, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-WAC-02
Crawford discusses Romania’s 1960s derussification campaign, Romania’s attitude towards the Cuban Missile Crisis, and Russia’s relationship with Czechoslovakia, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-WAC-01
Crawford discusses Romania’s economic industrialization in the 1960s, Orville L. Freeman’s 1963 visit to Romania, and the 1964 settlement with Romanian that changed the U.S. mission in that country from a legation to an embassy, among other issues.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-008-005
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming discuss a pre-summit arms control meeting held in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, between U.S. Secretary of State James A. "Jim" Baker and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Soviet Union Eduard Shevardnadze. The episode aired on Tuesday, September 26, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-TCS-04
This interview focuses on non-crisis negotiations with the Soviet Union, nuclear test ban treaty, the Soviet purchase of American wheat, Southeast Asia, and diplomatic relationships with NATO allies, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-TCS-03
This interview focuses on non-crisis negotiations with the Soviet Union, nuclear test ban treaty, the Soviet purchase of American wheat, Southeast Asia, and diplomatic relationships with NATO allies, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-CWY-01
Yost discusses Adlai Stevenson’s ambassadorial role with the United Nations during John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] presidency. He discusses Stevenson’s reactions to issues such as the Bay of Pigs operation, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and the Vietnam War. Yost also describes his own responsibilities with the United Nations, among other issues.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-005-004
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Robert J. "Bob" Dole of Kansas discuss the Soviet espionage that occurred at the U.S. embassy in Moscow and debate legislation to put conditions on the Soviets moving into a new embassy in Washington, D.C. The episode aired on Thursday, April 16, 1987, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-012-013
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Robert J. "Bob" Dole of Kansas debate a Senate vote on whether the Soviet Union should be allowed to move into a new Soviet embassy in Washington, D.C., with concerns over Soviet espionage activities. The episode aired on Wednesday, October 14, 1987, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-012-010
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Robert J. "Bob" Dole of Kansas debate a U.S. Senate vote on a ban on protesting during the visit of Soviet Minister of Foreign Affairs Eduard Shevardnadze. The episode aired on Friday, October 9, 1987, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-11A
Dictation Belt 11A contains six sound recordings. Item 11A.1 is a telephone conversation held on March 6, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Under Secretary of State George W. Ball. They discuss the cancellation of a visit by a French official. Machine noise precedes the conversation. [White House Operator?] speaks to Under Secretary Ball while he holds for President Kennedy. Item 11A.2 is a telephone conversation held on March 7, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and United States Army General Chester V. Clifton. They discuss the issue of participation of Arkansas National Guard fliers in the Bay of Pigs invasion. The recording begins in mid-conversation. Machine noise follows the conversation. Item 11A.3 is a telephone conversation held on March 7, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Adrian S. Fisher. They discuss responding to a statement by Senator Thomas J. Dodd of Connecticut. Machine noise follows the conversation. Item 11A.4 is a telephone conversation held on March 7, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Under Secretary of State George W. Ball. They discuss international trade issues involving the United States, Great Britain, and the Soviet Union. The trade issues involve wool, oil, and a pipe embargo. The dictation belt skips occasionally. Item 11A.5 is a telephone conversation held on March 7, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Deputy Attorney General Nicholas deB. Katzenbach. They discuss civil rights issues in Mississippi and Louisiana and briefly discuss Interhandel. The recording begins in mid-conversation. [White House Operator?] ends the call. Machine noise follows the conversation. Item 11A.6 is part of a telephone conversation held on March 7, 1963. First an unidentified man notifies President Kennedy of the death of Thomas J. Shanahan. Then the unidentified man gives Personal Secretary Evelyn Lincoln additional information regarding Shanahan. The recording of this conversation ends abruptly and continues on Dictation Belt 11B.Transcript included. Each item listed above is also available individually as an excerpt derived from this full-length digitized recording. See Related Records for more information.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-09-17-E
AR40
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-07-17-E
AR24
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-09-06-A
AR26, ST13, KN22
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-02-09-C
ST20
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-03-30-D
AR18, KN14
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-04-06-B
AR18, KN14
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Harris Wofford
JFKWHSFHW-005-018
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-159-015
This folder contains Department of State cables and memoranda regarding Spain. Topics include the renegotiation of United States military bases in Spain, U.S. and Soviet Union military aid to Morocco, Spanish territories in Africa and relations with Morocco, and the death of Spanish Ambassador to the U.S. Mariano Yturralde.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-042-003
This folder contains Department of State cables regarding the Cuban Missile Crisis. Topics include reports from United States embassies on international reaction, understanding of the crisis, and the subsequent amount of communist propaganda; and military assistance by Organization of American States (OAS) member nations to enforce the quarantine on Cuba.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-042-002
This folder contains Department of State cables regarding the Cuban Missile Crisis. Topics include reports from United States embassies on international reaction and understanding of the crisis, inspections by the United Nations (UN) to verify the removal of missiles from Cuba, and military assistance by Organization of American States (OAS) member nations to enforce the quarantine on Cuba.