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Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1961-05-23-A
KN03
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1961-08-29-B
AR10, KN07
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JTC-02
In this interview Conway discusses working with John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] 1960 presidential campaign; the negative reaction to the choice of Lyndon B. Johnson for JFK’s running mate; labor leadership and JFK’s campaign; unions and the religious issue during the 1960 election; discussing presidential appointments with JFK after the election; Conway’s role in JFK’s Administration; the Housing and Home Finance Agency, legislation, and working with Congress; accelerated public works, the Department of Commerce, and problems with the extent of presidential powers; Walter Reuther and his relationship with JFK; confrontations between Johnson and Robert F. Kennedy [RFK]; working with RFK on civil rights marches and their legislative demands; and interactions with RFK from 1964 through 1968, among other issues.
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
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
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-07-25-B
AR39, KN38
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-03-13-A
AR33, ST21
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Harris Wofford
JFKWHSFHW-001-001
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-304-004
This folder contains a report on Ethiopia by the Department of State as part of the National Strategy Series. The report discusses Ethiopia's political background and climate; internal defense; economy; international relations; Kagnew Station, a United States Army communications facility; and U.S. policy for Ethiopia.
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.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-116-005
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning Ethiopia. Materials pertain to a call on President Kennedy by an Ethiopian Parliamentary delegation and correspondence to President Kennedy from Emperor of Ethiopia Haile Selassie I. Also included in this folder is a memorandum titled, "Defense Interest in Proposed U.S.-Ethiopian Aerial Photography and Mapping Agreement." This folder contains some foreign language material.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-116-004
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning Ethiopia. Materials pertain to a state visit by Emperor of Ethiopia Haile Selassie I, and a gift to visiting heads of state of a replica of George Washington's sword. Also included in this folder is the official program for the state visit.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-116-003
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning Ethiopia, and include correspondence between President Kennedy and Emperor of Ethiopia Haile Selassie I.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-116-002
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning Ethiopia. Materials pertain to the new Ethiopian Ambassador to the United States Ato Berhanu Dinke and a gift of a Bible with an Amharic translation to President Kennedy from Emperor of Ethiopia Haile Selassie I. This folder contains some foreign language material.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-069-011
This folder contains memoranda of conversations between Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia, President John F. Kennedy, and various officials of the governments of Ethiopia and the United States during the Emperor's visit to the White House.
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.