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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-HAB-06
Brown discusses the cancellation of the Skybolt missile program and problems that caused with U.S.-British relations; multilateral military forces; struggles between the Air Force and National Aeronautics and Space Administration over control of the space program; and the lunar program, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-TKF-01
In this interview Finletter discusses his appointment as the NATO Representative; John F. Kennedy’s character and his skills as a politician; and the proposal of and subsequent negotiations over the Multilateral Force Project.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-EMZ-04
Zuckert discusses the United States Air Force’s work to build upon their aircraft capabilities as well as their Tactical Air Command [TAC]. He also touches upon the Air Force’s role in Southeast Asia and the possibility of non-nuclear conflicts in Western Europe regarding Russia, among other issues.
Sound recording
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-23D
Dictation Belt 23D contains six sound recordings. Item 23D.1 is a telephone conversation held on July 25, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Assistant Secretary of Defense Arthur Sylvester. They discuss the purchase of furniture at Otis Air Force Base and wasteful spending. The recording begins in mid-conversation. Item 23D.2 is a telephone conversation held on July 25, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and United States Air Force General Godfrey T. McHugh, Air Force Aide to the President. They discuss the purchase of furniture at Otis Air Force Base and the possible effect on the Air Force budget. Item 23D.3 is a telephone conversation held on July 25, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs McGeorge Bundy. They discuss the timing of a presidential speech on a treaty banning atmospheric nuclear weapons tests, later known as the Partial Test Ban Treaty (PTBT) or the Limited Test Ban Treaty (LTBT). The recording begins in mid-conversation. Machine noise follows the conversation. Item 23D.4 is a telephone conversation held on July 25, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Secretary of State Dean Rusk. They discuss former Vice President Richard M. Nixon’s upcoming meeting with President Charles de Gaulle of France. They consider whether Director of the Central Intelligence Agency John A. McCone should speak to Nixon about the meeting. They also discuss the protection of U.S. embassy property in Havana, Cuba. Item 23D.5 is a telephone conversation held on July 25, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Deputy Attorney General Nicholas deB. Katzenbach. They discuss James M. Landis and an issue involving the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Machine noise follows the conversation. Item 23D.6 is a telephone conversation held on July 25, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Senator Clair Engle of California. They discuss the impending resignation of Postmaster General J. Edward Day and their thoughts on choosing a successor. Following this conversation, there is a fragment of another conversation; the entire conversation, including this fragment, is recorded on Dictation Belt 23E.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.
Sound recording
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-44
Dictation Belt 44 contains three sound recordings. Item 44.1 is a telephone conversation between President John F. Kennedy, Special Counsel to the President Theodore C. Sorensen, and Secretary of Agriculture Orville L. Freeman. President Kennedy and Secretary Freeman discuss a farm bill. Sorensen and Secretary Freeman discuss a trade bill and its effect on the cotton industry. There is an echo during part of the recording. Machine noise follows the conversation. Item 44.2 is a telephone conversation between President John F. Kennedy and Secretary of State Dean Rusk. They discuss stoning incidents in Berlin and dealings with the Soviet Union. The recording begins in mid-conversation. Item 44.3 is a telephone conversation between President John F. Kennedy and Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara. They discuss defense appropriations and issues concerning the United States Air Force. The recording begins in mid-conversation and ends abruptly.Each item listed above is also available individually as an excerpt derived from this full-length digitized recording. See Related Records for more information.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-182-001
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks to visiting Chiefs of Staff of Latin American Air Forces in the White House Rose Garden. In his speech the President discusses the organizations' shared missions and the importance of military cooperation between countries in the western hemisphere.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-044-008
This folder contains a press copy of President John F. Kennedy's remarks to visiting Chiefs of Staff of Latin American Air Forces in the new flower garden of the White House. In his speech the President discusses the organizations' shared missions and the importance of military cooperation between countries in the western hemisphere. The press copy also includes remarks from United States Air Force General Curtis LeMay.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C18028
Arrival ceremonies for the President of the Republic of the Congo (Brazzaville) Fulbert Youlou. President Youlou and President John F. Kennedy ride in the backseat of a Lincoln automobile (convertible). Honor guards for the United States Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Marines are in the background. White House Secret Service Agents James Rowley and Roy Kellerman stand at left and center (respectively) behind the car. Military Air Transport Service (MATS) Terminal, Washington National Airport, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-A12-4-61
Arrival ceremonies for the President of the Republic of the Congo (Brazzaville) Fulbert Youlou. President Youlou and President John F. Kennedy ride in the backseat of a Lincoln automobile (convertible). US State Department interpreter Edmund S. Glenn sits in the jump seat of the car (with back to camera). White House Secret Service Agent Roy Kellerman and United Press International (UPI) photographer James K. W. Atherton stand at right behind the car. Honor guards for the United States Marine Corps, Navy and Air Force are in the background. Military Air Transport Service (MATS) Terminal, Washington National Airport, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C18027
Arrival ceremonies for the President of the Republic of the Congo (Brazzaville) Fulbert Youlou. President Youlou and President John F. Kennedy ride in the backseat of a Lincoln automobile (convertible). White House Secret Service Agent Roy Kellerman stands at left behind the car. Honor guards for the United States Navy and Air Force are in the background. Military Air Transport Service (MATS) Terminal, Washington National Airport, Washington, D.C.