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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-CRB-01
Burrows discusses his relations with Honduran President Ramon Villeda Morales and with General Oswaldo Lopez Arellano, the man who overthrew Villeda Morales; Villeda Morales’ 1962 visit to the U.S.; the Bay of Pigs invasion and Honduras’ relations with Cuba; and General Lopez’ 1963 coup d’état; among other issues.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-007-001
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Robert J. "Bob" Dole of Kansas debate a proposal to sell U.S. jet fighters to Honduras and the potential response from Nicaragua and effect on Central America. The episode aired on Wednesday, May 27, 1987, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-001-015
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate the disclosure of new information about President George H. W. Bush's visit as Vice President to Honduras, and whether the visit involved discussion of aid to the Contras and was related to the Iran-Contra scandal. The episode aired on Monday, May 8, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-145-009
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s welcome address to Dr. Ramón Villeda Morales, President of Honduras, on the White House South Lawn. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the Alliance for Progress and how the program will respond to the current situation in Cuba.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-020-001
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate Nicaragua's invasion of Honduras and the legislative defeat in the U.S. Congress of aid to the Contras. The episode aired on Tuesday, March 22, 1988, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-11-30-C
AR30, ST16
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-11-30-B
AR30, ST16, KN26
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-118-014
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning Honduras. Materials concern an informal visit to the United States by President of Honduras Ramon Villeda Morales, and an appointment between President Kennedy and United States Ambassador to Honduras Charles R. Burrows. This folder contains some foreign language material.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-A-505-10-62
President John F. Kennedy meets with President of the Republic of Honduras, Dr. Ramón Villeda Morales. Left to right: President Kennedy; U.S. State Department interpreter, Fernando van Reigersberg; President Villeda Morales; two unidentified. Cabinet Room, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR7609-H
President John F. Kennedy meets with President of the Republic of Honduras, Dr. Ramón Villeda Morales. Left to right: President Kennedy; U.S. State Department interpreter, Fernando van Reigersberg; unidentified (in back, mostly hidden); President Villeda Morales. Cabinet Room, White House, Washington, D.C.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-041-036
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's remarks of welcome to Dr. Ramon Villeda Morales, President of Honduras, on the South Lawn of the White House. In his speech the President discusses the Alliance for Progress and how the program will respond to the current political situation in Cuba. Materials in this folder include a draft and press copy of the speech, in addition to various memoranda containing background information on Honduras and President Villeda Morales's party. The press copy of the speech includes President Villeda Morales's response.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-238-005
This folder contains a conference handbook for President John F. Kennedy's trip to San José, Costa Rica to attend the Conference of Presidents of Central American Republics and Panama. The folder includes maps and background information on Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-238-004
This folder contains a conference handbook for President John F. Kennedy's trip to San José, Costa Rica to attend the Conference of Presidents of Central American Republics and Panama. The folder includes maps and reports by the Central Intelligence Agency on Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Sanford L. Fox
JFKWHSFSLF-020-013
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C65-6-62
Arrival ceremonies for President of the Republic of Honduras, Dr. Ramón Villeda Morales. John F. Kennedy, Jr., and nanny to the Kennedy children, Maud Shaw, watch the ceremony from the second-floor balcony (“Truman Porch”) of the White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C65-5-62
Arrival ceremonies for President of the Republic of Honduras, Dr. Ramón Villeda Morales; members of the U.S. Army Herald Trumpets perform on the South Portico balcony. White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C65-4-62
President John F. Kennedy walks across the South Lawn driveway prior to arrival ceremonies in honor of President of the Republic of Honduras, Dr. Ramón Villeda Morales; Military Aide to President Kennedy, General Chester V. Clifton, walks behind the President. Also pictured: U.S. Deputy Chief of Protocol, William J. Tonesk; Naval Aide to President Kennedy, Captain Tazewell T. Shepard, Jr. White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C65-3-62
First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy attends arrival ceremonies in honor of President of the Republic of Honduras, Dr. Ramón Villeda Morales. Left to right: First Lady of the Republic of Honduras, Alejandrina Bermúdez de Villeda Morales; U.S. State Department interpreter, Fernando van Reigersberg (in back); Mrs. Kennedy. South Lawn, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C65-2-62
Arrival ceremonies for President of the Republic of Honduras, Dr. Ramón Villeda Morales. John F. Kennedy, Jr., and nanny to the Kennedy children, Maud Shaw, watch the ceremony from the second-floor balcony (“Truman Porch”) of the White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C65-1-62
Arrival ceremonies for President of the Republic of Honduras, Dr. Ramón Villeda Morales. Left to right: First Lady of the Republic of Honduras, Alejandrina Bermúdez de Villeda Morales (partially hidden on edge of frame); President Villeda Morales; President John F. Kennedy; First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy; Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral George W. Anderson, Jr. South Lawn, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C25353
President John F. Kennedy delivers welcoming remarks during arrival ceremonies in honor of President of the Republic of Honduras, Dr. Ramón Villeda Morales. Standing on reviewing platform (L-R): First Lady of the Republic of Honduras, Alejandrina Bermúdez de Villeda Morales (in back); President Villeda Morales; Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral George W. Anderson, Jr. (in back); President Kennedy (at microphones); Ambassador of the Republic of Honduras, Dr. Céleo Dávila (in back, partially hidden); U.S. State Department interpreter, Fernando van Reigersberg. U.S. Chief of Protocol, Angier Biddle Duke, stands right of platform. The Executive Office Building is visible in background. South Lawn, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C25352
Arrival ceremonies for President of the Republic of Honduras, Dr. Ramón Villeda Morales. John F. Kennedy, Jr., and nanny to the Kennedy children, Maud Shaw, watch the ceremony from the second-floor balcony (“Truman Porch”); members of the U.S. Army Herald Trumpets stand on the South Portico balcony. Also pictured: Chief of White House Police, Major Ralph C. "Smokey" Stover; Secretary to the Assistant Press Secretary, Barbara Gamarekian; White House Secret Service agents, Gerald A. “Jerry” Behn, Roy Kellerman, and Clint Hill. White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C25351
Arrival ceremonies for President of the Republic of Honduras, Dr. Ramón Villeda Morales. Standing on reviewing platform (L-R): First Lady of the Republic of Honduras, Alejandrina Bermúdez de Villeda Morales; President Villeda Morales; President John F. Kennedy; First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy; Ambassador of the Republic of Honduras, Dr. Céleo Dávila (in back, partially hidden); U.S. Under Secretary of State, George Ball; U.S. Chief of Protocol, Angier Biddle Duke. The Executive Office Building is visible in background. South Lawn, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C25350
Arrival ceremonies for President of the Republic of Honduras, Dr. Ramón Villeda Morales. Standing on reviewing platform (L-R): First Lady of the Republic of Honduras, Alejandrina Bermúdez de Villeda Morales; President Villeda Morales; President John F. Kennedy; First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy; Ambassador of the Republic of Honduras, Dr. Céleo Dávila (in back, partially hidden); U.S. Under Secretary of State, George Ball; U.S. Chief of Protocol, Angier Biddle Duke. The Executive Office Building is visible in background. South Lawn, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C25349
President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy stand with President of the Republic of Honduras, Dr. Ramón Villeda Morales, following President Villeda Morales's arrival at the White House. Left to right (in foreground): U.S. Under Secretary of State, George Ball; First Lady of the Republic of Honduras, Alejandrina Bermúdez de Villeda Morales (holding bouquet of roses); U.S. State Department interpreter, Fernando van Reigersberg (in back); Mrs. Kennedy; Military Aide to President Kennedy, General Chester V. Clifton (in back); President Villeda Morales; Naval Aide to President Kennedy, Captain Tazewell T. Shepard, Jr. (in back); President Kennedy. The Executive Office Building is visible in background. South Lawn, White House, Washington, D.C.