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Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-023-004
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the Pan American Day ceremonies held at the Pan American Union in Washington, D.C. In his speech the President discusses the goals and accomplishments of the Organization for American States, explains the fundamental purposes of Pan-Americanism, and describes the mission of the Alliance for Progress to improve social, political, and economic conditions in the Western hemisphere.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-072-001
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks in the White House Rose Garden welcoming the members of the United States delegation to the Punta del Este Conference upon their return. In his speech President Kennedy congratulates the delegation, led by Secretary of State Dean Rusk, on their efforts to strengthen Pan-American relations and the Organization of American States (OAS).
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-058-005
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the inaugural meeting of the Inter-American Economic and Social Council held at the Pan American Union. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the allocation of six million dollars for the Organization of American States (OAS), and characterizes the meeting as a benchmark in Pan American relations and the efforts of the Alliance for Progress.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-044-001
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the swearing-in ceremonies for deLesseps Morrison (former Mayor of New Orleans) as the United States Ambassador to the Organization of American States and Robert F. Woodward as the Assistant Secretary of State for Inter-American Affairs. In his speech the President thanks the honorees for accepting their new roles and responsibilities in order to accomplish the goals of the Alliance for Progress.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-08-20-A
AR39, ST28
Moving image
United States Government Agencies Collection
USG-01-Y
Motion picture of President John F. Kennedy's May 17, 1961, address to a joint session of the Canadian Parliament on international relations and security. See "Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States, John F. Kennedy, 1961: Item 192." Canadian Prime Minister John G. Diefenbaker and Mrs. Olive Diefenbaker accompany President Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy.Presented by: United States Information Service (USIS).
Produced by: Hearst Metrotone News, Inc.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-02-15-B
AR16, KN12
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-02-01-C
AR16, ST08, KN12
Textual folder
Teodoro Moscoso Personal Papers
TMPP-002-019
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-159-014
This folder contains Department of State cables and memoranda regarding Spain. Topics include a successor to Head of State General Francisco Franco and post-Franco Spain, renegotiation of United States military bases in Spain, OAS (Organization of American States) activity in Spain, the OECD (Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development), and Spanish territories in Africa and relations with Morocco.
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.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-042-001
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, aerial reconnaissance of Cuba, 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-035-017
This folder contains memoranda regarding Cuba including the United States-backed invasion near the Bay of Pigs, Cuba’s standing with the OAS (Organization of American States), U.S. policy towards Cuba, and the administration of Cuban Prime Minister Fidel Castro and plans for his removal from office. Also included in this folder is a memorandum to the President from Special Assistant Arthur M. Schlesinger titled, “Cuba: Political, Diplomatic and Economic Problems,” discussing operational planning for the Bay of Pigs invasion and relations between Cuba and the Soviet Union.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-036-023
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's remarks at the inaugural meeting of the Inter-American Economic and Social Council of the Pan American Union. In his speech the President marks the event as a step forward for the Alliance for Progress and Pan American relations, and goes on to announce the allocation of six million dollars to the Organization of American States (OAS). Materials in this folder include a press copy and reading copy of the speech.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-035-028
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's remarks at the swearing in of deLesseps Morrison (former Mayor of New Orleans) as the United States Ambassador to the Organization of American States and Robert F. Woodward as the Assistant Secretary of State for Inter-American Affairs. In his speech the President voices his appreciation for the honorees' new roles in making the Alliance for Progress a reality. Materials in this folder include a press copy of the President's remarks (with responses from the honorees and Senator Allen Ellender) and a list of invited guests.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-034-016
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's remarks to the Council of the Organization of American States (OAS) held at the Pan American Union in Washington, D.C. In his speech the President addresses the Alliance for Progress and the fundamental purposes of Pan-Americanism. Materials in this folder include a press copy and a reading copy of the speech.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-316-006
This folder contains background memoranda, summaries, and Record of Actions for National Security Council (NSC) Executive Committee meetings. Topics include Soviet Union military forces and equipment in Cuba; United States policy towards Cuba within the OAS (Organization of American States); U.S. policy towards Europe, particularly France; and discussion of a multilateral nuclear force in Europe and NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization).
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-115a-006
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the Dominican Republic. Materials include a memorandum to President Kennedy from Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee J.W. Fulbright regarding a proposal for the conversion of property in the Dominican Republic, and a statement by the President on developments in the Dominican Republic. Of note are a letter and a memorandum dated April 16, 1961 to Joseph Kennedy from Robert D. Murphy summarizing conversations with President of the Dominican Republic Joaquín Balaguer, Foreign Minister Porfirio Herrera Báez, and Generalissimo Rafael Leónidas Trujillo Molina. This folder contains some foreign language material.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-114-001
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning Colombia. Materials consist of correspondence between President Kennedy and President of Colombia Alberto Lleras Camargo. Also included in this folder is a letter from Pat M. Holt to Richard H. Nolte of the Institute of Current World Affairs concerning the OAS (Organization of American States). This folder contains some foreign language material.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-104-014
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the Organization of American States' 9th Pan-American Highway Congress held in Washington, D.C. Materials in this folder include listings of delegates attending the conference and guests invited to a reception in the White House Rose Garden.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Central Subject Files
JFKWHCSF-0918-052
This folder contains correspondence and a press copy of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks on the Organization for American States and the Alliance for Progress at the Pan American Day ceremonies held at the Pan American Union in Washington, D.C.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0916-006
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks titled, "A New Approach to Latin America." In this undated speech, the Senator discusses the relationship between the United States and Latin America and proposes a new six point policy towards Latin America, including an increased allotment to Latin America from the Development Loan Fund and an elevated role of the Organization of American States (OAS).
Textual folder
Lincoln Gordon Personal Papers
LGPP-101-005
This folder contains correspondence and background material related to the Task Force on Immediate Latin America Problems. Items include reports from the Organization of American States, such as the Report of the Advisory Committee on Economic and Social Affairs, and notes by Lincoln Gordon.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-290-026
This folder contains a report prepared by the United States Government for the Second Annual Meetings of the Organization of American States (OAS) Inter-American Economic and Social Council concerning the management of and support for the Alliance for Progress, a comprehensive foreign aid initiative intended to encourage economic, social, and political prosperity and stability in Latin America.