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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.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1023a-003
This folder contains quotes by Richard M. Nixon regarding United States policies towards Asian countries, particularly China and India.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0915-007
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks titled, "The Challenge Abroad." In this undated speech, the Senator discusses the situation in the Formosa Strait with Quemoy and Matsu and guidelines for handling international situations. There are several revised versions of the speech.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-063-008
This folder contains memoranda between the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, and Michael V. Forrestal, Assistant to the President for Far Eastern Affairs. Topics include Indonesia, Thailand, and a summary of principal problems in Asia. Of note is an informal paper by Director of the Office of Research and Analysis for Far East Allen S. Whiting concerning the intentions of China in the Sino-Indian border dispute. Also included in this folder is a detailed report by Foreign Service Officer Theodore J.C. Heavner on the situation in South Vietnam.
Collection
JCTPP
Papers 1960-1966. Government official, educator. Special Assistant to the Under Secretary of State (1961); Special Assistant to the President's Special Representative for Africa, Asia, and Latin America (1961-1963); Special Assistant to the Assistant Secretary of State for Far Eastern Affairs (1963-1964); member, National Security Council (1964-1966). Memorandums, reports, notes, working papers, speech drafts, staffing lists, subject files, and news clippings concerning Southeast Asia, particularly Vietnam.