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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.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-EAD-01
Dragon discusses his memories of the 1960 presidential campaign, his work for Agency for International Development, and his work on John F. Kennedy’s stockpile investigation, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-CFD-01
Darlington comments upon his role as an ambassador, meetings with President John F. Kennedy, the African Bureau of the State Department, American Foreign Aid, and Foreign Service under the Kennedy Administration, among other issues
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-MVF-02
Forrestal discusses the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Maphilindo problem and Malaysian/Indonesian tension, and the significance of Nam Tha, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JOFF-01
In this written statement Figueres discusses his memories of John F. Kennedy [JFK], the Bay of Pigs invasion, the Social Democratic Movement in Latin America, JFK’s assassination, the Alliance for Progress, and attending JFK’s funeral, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-MF-12
Feldman discusses the Kennedy Administration and the Suez Canal, providing foreign aid to Israel, and supporting the Nile monument preservation, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-TSE-01
Estes discusses his appointment as Ambassador and the role of Upper Volta in African politics, among other issues.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-006-003
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate a proposal for the United States to provide military aid to one side of the civil war in Cambodia. The episode aired on Wednesday, August 9, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-004-005
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate the plan of President Bush's administration to provide United States military aid to groups opposing the government of Cambodia. The episode aired on Wednesday, June 28, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JCT-03
In this interview, he discusses Roger Hilsman’s 1963 speech on firm policies towards China, the changing approaches to foreign policy in Southeast Asia between the Kennedy and Johnson administrations, and the conflicting ideologies on U.S. involvement in Vietnam, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JCT-02
In this interview, he discusses conflicting policies on China, the Chinese food crisis and the “Food for Peace” campaign, and Sino-Soviet relations, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JCT-01
In this interview, he discusses Chester Bowles’ political style, the unconventional selections of ambassadorial positions, and the nation’s role in the world, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-KTY-02
In this interview Young discusses the advantages and disadvantages of the high level visit; the need for scholarly diplomacy in U.S. relations with Asian countries; the role of an ambassador; the relationships between the Embassies in Thailand and Laos; William Averell Harriman’s meetings with Thai and Laotian leaders; different strategy proposals for and conflicting opinions on Laos; U.S. programs in Thailand; and the Dean Rusk-Thanat Khoman Agreement, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-KTY-01
In this interview Young discusses issues with American policy in Southeast Asia and the need for more informed decision makers; the process of his appointment as Ambassador to Thailand; Thai distrust over French actions in SEATO [South East Asia Treaty Organization] and inaction in Laos; and the various debates over U.S. actions in Laos and Thailand in the early 1960s, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JEN-01
In this interview he discusses the Cuban prisoners release project, including working with Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy; why the Cubans agreed to the prisoners’ release; trips to Cuba and interactions with Fidel Castro; starting as the administrative assistant to the Attorney General; James B. Donovan; Castro’s view of the United States; problems with the prisoners’ release; and the significance of this project in regards to John F. Kennedy’s Administration as a whole, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-GSM-01
This interview focuses on the 1960 presidential election, the founding of the Food for Peace Program, and the Kennedy administration’s work on agricultural issues, among other topics.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-GCM-01
This interview focuses on international relations during the Kennedy administration and the administration’s handling of crises, including in the Congo, New Guinea, and the Dominican Republic, among other topics.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-HSR-01
This interview focuses on the 1960 presidential election in Wisconsin, the economic and trade issues that arose during the Kennedy administration, and John F. Kennedy’s approach to international relations, particularly the Peace Corps, among other topics.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-DDR-08
This interview focuses on the United States’ relations with the Middle East, the unrest between Israel and other Middle Eastern countries, and Rusk’s impressions of John F. Kennedy, among other topics.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-009-013
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 new Senate-passed initiative for U.S. assistance to Poland and Poland's progress toward political and economic reform. The episode aired on Wednesday, July 29, 1987, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-009-007
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Robert J. "Bob" Dole of Kansas debate restricting U.S. aid to South Korea and South Korea's progress toward democracy. The episode aired on Tuesday, July 21, 1987, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-018-014
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate how the United States can provide foreign aid to Ethiopia during its cycle of drought, famine, and civil war. The episode aired on Wednesday, May 23, 1990, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-015-009
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate the election of Violeta Barrios de Chamorro to succeed President Daniel Ortega in Nicaragua. They also discuss President Bush's offer of U.S. economic and trade assistance to Nicaragua and the establishment of full U.S. diplomatic relations with Nicaragua. The episode aired on Thursday, March 8, 1990, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-025-014
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate whether the United States should continue providing military aid to Angolan rebels led by Jonas Savimbi, while the Soviet Union provides aid to the Angolan government. The episode aired on Monday, October 29, 1990, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-022-010
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate low interest loans to the Soviet Union and a failed legislative amendment proposed by Senator Jesse Helms of North Carolina to offer similar low interest loans to American farmers. The episode aired on Monday, August 13, 1990, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.