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Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-11-25-C
ST34, KN40
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1961-05-05-E
AR07, KN03
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-HJB-01
Bourguiba discusses meetings with John F. Kennedy (JFK) in 1957, 1961, and 1963, his discussions with JFK about Algeria’s war of independence from France, and JFK’s influence on the stature of diplomats from “third world” nations, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-HIB-01
Bourguiba eulogizes President John F. Kennedy’s and discusses Kennedy’s legacy, among other issues.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-029-001
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s toast to President Habib Bourguiba of Tunisia at a state dinner held at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. In his remarks President Kennedy discusses Tunisia’s ancient history, President Bourguiba’s international leadership, and cooperative efforts between Tunisia and the United States.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Harris Wofford
JFKWHSFHW-006-018
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-125-004
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning Tunisian President Habib Bourguiba's visit to the United States. Materials in this folder include a memorandum from Secretary of State Dean Rusk and a briefing book containing an itinerary, a description of administrative arrangements, biographical information on President Bourguiba, briefing papers of political and economic issues, and copies of summaries of previous meetings between President Kennedy and President Bourguiba.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-125-003
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning Tunisia. Materials in this folder include a telegram regarding Tunisian President Habib Bourguiba's visit to the United States, correspondence between President Kennedy and President Bourguiba, and a memorandum from Under Secretary of State George W. Ball regarding President Kennedy's meeting with Tunisian Defense Minister Bahi Ladgham regarding the French blockade of Bizerte.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-125-002
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning Tunisia. Materials in this folder include an overseas report on Tunisia from a Time magazine correspondent, correspondence between President Kennedy and Tunisian President Habib Bourguiba, a letter from Tunisian advisor Cecil Hourani concerning the French blockade of Bizerte, and a summary of a meeting between President Bourguiba and Under Secretary of State George W. Ball. This folder also contains materials concerning President Bourgiba's visit to the United States, including a commemorative program, dinner guest list, dinner menu, draft of a joint statement, summary of administrative arrangements, and press releases of public remarks made during the visit.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-125-001
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning Tunisia. Materials in this folder include a copy of the guidebook Living in Tunisia, memoranda regarding conflict between Tunisia and France, correspondence between President Kennedy and Tunisian President Habib Bourguiba, and letters from William J. Porter, Consul General of the United States, and Habib Bourguiba, Jr., newly appointed Tunisian Ambassador to the United States. This folder contains some foreign language materials.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-337-013
This file contains a draft and copies of National Security Action Memoranda number 173 (NSAM 173) titled, "Interdepartmental Field Visits," to Secretary of State Dean Rusk, Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara, Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Lyman L. Lemnitzer, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) John McCone, Administrator for the Agency for International Development (AID) Fowler Hamilton, Director of the United States Information Agency (USIA) Edward R. Murrow, and Chairman of the Special Group (Counterinsurgency) Ambassador Henry A. Byroade from President John F. Kennedy. Also included is the report by the Fourth Interdepartmental Survey Group titled, "Report for the President on Liberia and Tunisia." This file contains material that is closed due to security restrictions.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Sanford L. Fox
JFKWHSFSLF-008-005
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-FHR-01
This interview focuses on the relations between Tunisia and the United States, the internal operations of the American embassy in Tunisia, and the key figures in the Tunisian government, among other topics.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6415-A
Meeting with the Ambassador of Tunisia. President John F. Kennedy; Ambassador of Tunisia, Habib Bourguiba, Jr. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C17742
President John F. Kennedy speaks to reporters in Rose Garden. Others, L-R: President of Tunisia, Habib Bourguiba, Sr.; Ambassador of Tunisia, Habib Bourguiba, Jr. (half-hidden behind President Bourguiba); Interpreter Charles Sedgwick (behind, taking notes); Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, G. Mennen “Soapy” Williams (in back, wearing bow-tie); Secretary of State, Dean Rusk; Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs of Tunisia, Dr. Sadok Mokaddem (behind President Kennedy); unidentified reporter. White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C17741
President John F. Kennedy speaks to reporters in Rose Garden. Others, L-R: President of Tunisia, Habib Bourguiba, Sr.; Ambassador of Tunisia, Habib Bourguiba, Jr. (half-hidden behind President Bourguiba); Interpreter Charles Sedgwick (behind, taking notes); Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, G. Mennen “Soapy” Williams (in back, wearing bow-tie); Secretary of State, Dean Rusk; Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs of Tunisia, Dr. Sadok Mokaddem (behind President Kennedy); unidentified reporter. White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C17740
President John F. Kennedy speaks to reporters in Rose Garden. Others, L-R: President of Tunisia, Habib Bourguiba, Sr.; Ambassador of Tunisia, Habib Bourguiba, Jr. (half-hidden behind President Bourguiba); two unidentified men in back; Interpreter Charles Sedgwick (taking notes); Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, G. Mennen “Soapy” Williams (in back, wearing bow-tie); Secretary of State, Dean Rusk; Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs of Tunisia, Dr. Sadok Mokaddem (behind President Kennedy); unidentified reporter. White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C17731
Meeting with Habib Bourguiba, Sr., President of Tunisia. L-R: Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs of Tunisia, Dr. Sadok Mokaddem; Secretary of State, Dean Rusk; President Bourguiba; President John F. Kennedy. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C17730
Meeting with Habib Bourguiba, Sr., President of Tunisia. L-R: Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs of Tunisia, Dr. Sadok Mokaddem; Secretary of State, Dean Rusk; President Bourguiba; President John F. Kennedy. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C17729
Meeting with Habib Bourguiba, Sr., President of Tunisia. L-R: Secretary of State, Dean Rusk; President Bourguiba; President John F. Kennedy. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C17728
Meeting with Habib Bourguiba, Sr., President of Tunisia. L-R: Secretary of State, Dean Rusk; President Bourguiba; President John F. Kennedy. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C17727
Meeting with Habib Bourguiba, Sr., President of Tunisia. L-R: Secretary of State, Dean Rusk; President Bourguiba; interpreter, Charles Sedgwick (standing); President John F. Kennedy. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C17735
Dinner in honor of Habib Bourguiba, Sr., President of Tunisia. Standing on South Portico Balcony, facing South Lawn (L-R): President Bourguiba; President John F. Kennedy; First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy; Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson. White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C17734
Dinner in honor of Habib Bourguiba, Sr., President of Tunisia. Standing on South Portico Balcony, facing South Lawn (L-R): President Bourguiba; President John F. Kennedy; First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy; Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson. White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-M23-9-61
Arrival ceremonies for Habib Bourguiba, Sr., President of Tunisia. L-R: Virginia Rusk (wife of Dean Rusk); Secretary of State, Dean Rusk; Military Aide to the President, General Chester V. Clifton; Interpreter Charles Sedgwick; First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy (with back to camera); President Bourguiba (with back to camera); President John F. Kennedy (behind Bourguiba); First Lady of Tunisia, Moufida Bourguiba (formerly Mathilde Lorrain); others unidentified. Military Air Transport Service (MATS) Terminal, Washington National Airport, Washington, D.C.