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Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-11-25-B
AR41, ST34
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-11-25-A
AR41, ST34, KN40
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-227-006
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s toast to Haile Selassie I, Emperor of Ethiopia, during a dinner held in the White House State Dining Room. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the historical relationship between Ethiopia and the United States.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-227-005
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s welcome address to Haile Selassie, Emperor of Ethiopia, at Union Station in Washington, D.C. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the Emperor’s leadership in Ethiopia and international organizations such as the United Nations.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-10-02-D
ST30, KN40
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-10-01-B
AR40, ST30
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-10-01-A
ST30, KN40
Moving image
United States Government Agencies Collection
USG-01-S
Motion picture covering some highlights of the visit of Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia to the United States, including a visit to Georgetown University, welcoming ceremonies with President John F. Kennedy in Washington, D.C., a visit to the White House, a visit to the Lincoln Memorial where Secretary of the Interior Stewart Udall reads the Emancipation Proclamation, a trip to the Capitol with Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson, a visit to New York City and United Nations (UN) headquarters, and a meeting with Ethiopian students. Several Ethiopian students are featured..Source: United States Information Agency (USIA).
Produced by: Sidney J. Stiber Productions Inc.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-047-014
This folder contains a press copy of an exchange of toasts between President John F. Kennedy and Haile Selassie I, Emperor of Ethiopia, during a luncheon held at the Woodmont County Club in Rockville, Maryland. In his remarks President Kennedy discusses the Emperor's leadership in Ethiopia and international organizations such as the United Nations. Emperor Haile Selassie discusses his hopes that increased cultural exchange between peoples of different nations will increase tolerance and understanding. The Emperor also compares current African efforts for unification to the American Civil Rights Movement.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-047-012
This folder contains a press copy of an exchange of toasts between President John F. Kennedy and Haile Selassie I, Emperor of Ethiopia, during a dinner held in the State Dining Room of the White House. In their remarks, both President Kennedy and Emperor Haile Selassie I discuss the historical relationship between Ethiopia and the United States.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-047-011
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning an exchange of remarks between President Kennedy and Haile Selassie I, Emperor of Ethiopia, upon the latter's arrival at Union Station in Washington, D.C. In his speech the President discusses the Emperor's leadership in Ethiopia and international organizations such as the United Nations. Emperor Haile Selassie discusses Ethiopia and the United States' share commitment to international peace in a time period of rapid innovation and modernization. Materials in this folder include a draft and press copy of the exchange of remarks.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C30117
President John F. Kennedy exits the White House with Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie I, following a farewell meeting. Standing in doorway between Emperor Selassie and President Kennedy: Acting Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, Ketema Yifru; Minister of the Imperial Court of Ethiopia, Tafarra-Worq Kidane-Wold. West Wing Entrance, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C30116
President John F. Kennedy looks at a book during an exchange of gifts with Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie I, in the Fish Room of the White House. Left to right: Minister of the Imperial Court of Ethiopia, Tafarra-Worq Kidane-Wold unidentified; Emperor Selassie; unidentified; President Kennedy; U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, G. Mennen “Soapy” Williams; unidentified Ethiopian military official; unidentified. Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C30115
President John F. Kennedy and Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie I, exchange gifts in the Fish Room of the White House. Left to right: unidentified Ethiopian military official; Acting Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, Ketema Yifru; Minister of the Imperial Court of Ethiopia, Tafarra-Worq Kidane-Wold (partially hidden); Imru Haile Selassie (in back), second cousin of Emperor Selassie; Emperor Selassie; unidentified; President Kennedy; U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, G. Mennen “Soapy” Williams. Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C30114
President John F. Kennedy (wearing glasses) looks at a filigree bowl during an exchange of gifts with Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie I, in the Fish Room of the White House. Left to right: U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia, Edward M. Korry; unidentified; Minister of the Imperial Court of Ethiopia, Tafarra-Worq Kidane-Wold; Emperor Selassie; unidentified (in back); President Kennedy; Minister of Finance of Ethiopia, Yilma Deressa (in back); Imru Haile Selassie (mostly hidden), second cousin of Emperor Selassie; U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, G. Mennen “Soapy” Williams. Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C30113
President John F. Kennedy and Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie I, exchange gifts in the Fish Room of the White House. Left to right: Acting Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, Ketema Yifru (on edge of frame); Minister of the Imperial Court of Ethiopia, Tafarra-Worq Kidane-Wold; two unidentified persons; Emperor Selassie (writing in book); Imru Haile Selassie (in back), second cousin of Emperor Selassie; President Kennedy; Minister of Finance of Ethiopia, Yilma Deressa. Washington, D.C.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Sanford L. Fox
JFKWHSFSLF-025-006
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Sanford L. Fox
JFKWHSFSLF-025-005
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Sanford L. Fox
JFKWHSFSLF-025-004
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C422-97-63
Officials and foreign dignitaries attend graveside services in the state funeral of President John F. Kennedy; honor guard pallbearers lift the casket flag. Those pictured include: President of Germany, Heinrich Lübke; President of France, General Charles de Gaulle; Chancellor of West Germany, Ludwig Erhard; Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie; President of the Philippines, Diosdado Macapagal; President of South Korea, Chung Hee Park; Queen Frederika of Greece; King Baudouin of Belgium; Prince Bertil of Sweden; Minister of Foreign Affairs of France, Maurice Couve de Murville; Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of France, General Charles Ailleret; Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belgium, Paul-Henri Spaak; Ambassador of the Philippines, Carlos P. Rómulo; Senator George A. Smathers (Florida); Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr.; U.S. Assistant Chief of Protocol for Visits and Public Events, Samuel L. King; Deputy Chief of Protocol, William J. Tonesk; White House doorman, Preston Bruce. Pallbearers include: Lance Corporal Jerry J. Diamond (USMC), Yeoman George A. Barnum (USCG), Lieutenant Samuel R. Bird (U.S. Army), Seaman Hubert Clark (USN), Sergeant James L. Felder (U.S. Army), Lance Corporal Timothy F. Cheek (USMC), Sergeant Richard E. Gaudreau (USAF), Seaman Larry B. Smith (USN), and Corporal Douglas A. Mayfield (U.S. Army). Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C422-87-63
Officials and foreign dignitaries attend graveside services in the state funeral of President John F. Kennedy; honor guard pallbearers lift the casket flag. Those pictured include: President of Germany, Heinrich Lübke; President of France, General Charles de Gaulle; Chancellor of West Germany, Ludwig Erhard; Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie; President of the Philippines, Diosdado Macapagal; President of South Korea, Chung Hee Park; Queen Frederika of Greece; King Baudouin of Belgium; Minister of Foreign Affairs of France, Maurice Couve de Murville; Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of France, General Charles Ailleret; Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belgium, Paul-Henri Spaak; Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr.; Senator George A. Smathers (Florida); U.S. Assistant Chief of Protocol for Visits and Public Events, Samuel L. King; Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers, Walter W. Heller; White House doorman, Preston Bruce. Pallbearers include: Lance Corporal Jerry J. Diamond (USMC), Yeoman George A. Barnum (USCG), Lieutenant Samuel R. Bird (U.S. Army), Seaman Hubert Clark (USN), Sergeant James L. Felder (U.S. Army), Lance Corporal Timothy F. Cheek (USMC), Sergeant Richard E. Gaudreau (USAF), Seaman Larry B. Smith (USN), and Corporal Douglas A. Mayfield (U.S. Army). Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C422-82-63
Officials and foreign dignitaries attend graveside services in the state funeral of President John F. Kennedy; honor guard pallbearers lift the casket flag. Those pictured include: President of Germany, Heinrich Lübke; President of France, General Charles de Gaulle; Chancellor of West Germany, Ludwig Erhard; Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie; President of the Philippines, Diosdado Macapagal; President of South Korea, Chung Hee Park; Queen Frederika of Greece; King Baudouin of Belgium; Prime Minister of Sweden, Tage Erlander; Minister of Foreign Affairs of France, Maurice Couve de Murville; Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of France, General Charles Ailleret; Senator George A. Smathers (Florida); Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr.; U.S. Assistant Chief of Protocol for Visits and Public Events, Samuel L. King; U.S. Deputy Chief of Protocol, William J. Tonesk; former Social Secretary to Jacqueline Kennedy, Letitia Baldrige; Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers, Walter W. Heller; White House doorman, Preston Bruce. Pallbearers include: Lance Corporal Jerry J. Diamond (USMC), Yeoman George A. Barnum (USCG), Lieutenant Samuel R. Bird (U.S. Army), Seaman Hubert Clark (USN), Sergeant James L. Felder (U.S. Army), Lance Corporal Timothy F. Cheek (USMC), Sergeant Richard E. Gaudreau (USAF), Seaman Larry B. Smith (USN), and Corporal Douglas A. Mayfield (U.S. Army). Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C422-73-63
Officials and foreign dignitaries attend graveside services in the state funeral of President John F. Kennedy; honor guard pallbearers fold the casket flag. Those pictured include: Archbishop of Boston, Massachusetts, Richard Cardinal Cushing; President of France, General Charles de Gaulle; Chancellor of West Germany, Ludwig Erhard; Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie; President of the Philippines, Diosdado Macapagal; President of South Korea, Chung Hee Park; Queen Frederika of Greece; King Baudouin of Belgium; Prince Gholam-Reza Pahlavi of Iran; Secretary-General of the Presidency of France, Étienne Burin des Roziers; Minister of Foreign Affairs of France, Maurice Couve de Murville; Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of France, General Charles Ailleret; White House doorman, Preston Bruce. Pallbearers include: Lance Corporal Jerry J. Diamond (USMC), Yeoman George A. Barnum (USCG), Lieutenant Samuel R. Bird (U.S. Army), Seaman Hubert Clark (USN), Sergeant James L. Felder (U.S. Army), Lance Corporal Timothy F. Cheek (USMC), Sergeant Richard E. Gaudreau (USAF), Seaman Larry B. Smith (USN), and Corporal Douglas A. Mayfield (U.S. Army). Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C30745
Foreign dignitaries and others walk in the funeral procession of President John F. Kennedy to the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle. Those walking include: U.S. Chief of Protocol, Angier Biddle Duke; President of West Germany, Dr. Heinrich Lübke; President of France, General Charles de Gaulle; Queen Frederika of Greece; King Baudouin of Belgium; Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie; President of the Philippines, Diosdado Macapagal; President of South Korea, Chung Hee Park. Mourners line the North Lawn driveway. White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C30733
Foreign dignitaries and others stand in the North Portico of the White House, prior to the funeral procession of President John F. Kennedy to the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle. Those pictured include: U.S. Chief of Protocol, Angier Biddle Duke; President of West Germany, Dr. Heinrich Lübke; President of Ireland, Éamon de Valera; President of France, General Charles de Gaulle; Queen Frederika of Greece; King Baudouin of Belgium; Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie; President of the State of Israel, Zalman Shazar; President of the Philippines, Diosdado Macapagal; President of South Korea, Chung Hee Park; President of the Corporate Chamber of Portugal, Clotário Luís Supico Pinto; Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands; Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands; Secretary of State for the Presidency of Tunisia, Bahi Ladgham; Secretary of Agriculture, Orville Freeman; Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs of Tunisia, Mongi Slim; Vice President of Spain, Agustín Muñoz Grandes; Minister of Defense of Venezuela, General Antonio Briceño Linares; Prince Jean of Luxembourg; Minister of External Affairs of Ireland, Frank Aiken; Minister of Foreign Affairs of Jordan, Antone Atallah; Prince Moulay Abdallah of Morocco; Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines, Carlos P. Rómulo; President of Congress of Nicaragua, Luis Somoza Debayle; Ambassador of Nicaragua and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, Dr. Guillermo Sevilla-Sacasa; Deputy First Prime Minister for Defense and Security Affairs of Indonesia, General Abdul Haris Nasution; First Deputy Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the Soviet Union, Anastas Mikoyan. Washington, D.C.