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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-041
Sound recording of the President’s News Conference of June 28, 1961 (News Conference 13). President Kennedy begins the press conference with a statement concerning the death of journalist Ed Koterba, followed by lengthy statements concerning the situation in Berlin and the Soviets’ refusal to negotiate on a nuclear test ban at Geneva. He then responds to Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev’s statement that the Soviet Union would out produce the United States by 1970. Following the announcements the President answers questions from the press on a variety of topics including the situation in Berlin, the rate of economic growth in the United States, and foreign policymaking for Latin America.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-305-006
This folder contains outlines, memoranda, and drafts for a speech given by President John F. Kennedy before the United Nations (UN) General Assembly. In his speech President Kennedy discusses international relations, Berlin, disarmament, economic programs, and the importance of the UN as peacekeepers. Also included in this folder is a draft of remarks by President Kennedy to the American people regarding the crisis in Berlin, the Soviet Union's resumption of atmospheric nuclear testing, and disarmament.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-323-009
This folder includes memoranda, speeches, and article drafts by Walt Rostow, Chairman of the Policy Planning Council in the Department of State. Topics include United States relations with the Soviet Union, nuclear deterrents in Europe, communism, economics, the Cold War, principle foreign affairs issues in the administration of President John F. Kennedy, and relations between the U.S. and other members of the Atlantic Alliance (also known as the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, NATO).
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-323-008
This folder contains speeches and memoranda by Walt Rostow, Chairman of the Policy Planning Council in the Department of State. Topics include Europe and the balance of payments, communism, the Soviet Union, Berlin, and nuclear weapons. Also included in this folder is a geographical listing of foreign nations and individuals titled, “Kind Words,” to be used as a reference guide for potential commendations by United States officials. Of note is a letter from Director General of the Atlantic Institute Henry Cabot Lodge to Rostow discussing international relations and proposing a new organization for all free nations called, “Confederation of the Free.”
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-323-007
This folder contains memoranda from Walt Rostow, Deputy Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs and later Chairman of the Policy Planning Council in the Department of State, to President John F. Kennedy and McGeorge Bundy, Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs. Topics include foreign aid, speech theme suggestions for the President, policy towards the Communist Bloc, and a proposal for domestic and foreign economic policy. Also included in this folder is a transcript of a “Meet the Press” interview with Rostow discussing nuclear weapons, the Soviet Union, Laos, Vietnam, and communism.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-320-015
This folder contains memoranda to and from Carl Kaysen, Deputy Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, on various topics of foreign affairs including international economics; Cuba; and Berlin, disarmament, and relations between United States and Soviet Union.
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Papers of Robert F. Kennedy. Attorney General Papers
RFKAG-218-005
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0900-021
This file contains drafts of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech at the 8th Annual World Affairs forum held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In his speech the Senator discusses the growing threat of communism, nuclear war, the global economy, and foreign aid. Of note is a draft with notations by Senator Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-054-014
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the President's News Conference of June 28, 1961 (News Conference 13). President Kennedy began the press conference with a statement concerning the death of journalist Ed Koterba, followed by lengthy statements concerning the situation in Berlin and the Soviets' refusal to negotiate on a nuclear test ban at Geneva. He then responded to Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev's statement that the Soviet Union would out produce the United States by 1970. Following the announcements the President answered questions from the press on a variety of topics including the situation in Berlin, the rate of economic growth in the United States, and foreign policymaking for Latin America. Background material in the folder includes a memorandum concerning unemployment rates and a draft press conference announcement. The official White House transcript of the press conference and the stenotype transcript of the press conference are also included.
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Robert H. Estabrook Personal Papers
RHEPP-001-028
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1026-006
This folder contains copies, excerpts, and press releases of speeches given in Indiana, Oregon, and West Virginia by Senator John F. Kennedy during his 1960 presidential primary campaign. Topics include the achievement gap in agriculture, military, education, and space exploration between the United States and the Soviet Union; the educational system; disarmament; the economy; and a proposal for a national fuels policy. Also included in this folder is an incomplete listing by date of the Senator’s campaign stops and speeches given in each city.