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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-LWH-01
In this interview, Lord Harlech discusses John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] early opinions on disarmament; dealings with Nikita S. Khrushchev and the Soviet Union; the Cuban crisis; issues with selling and testing American missiles; how JFK’s relationship with British Prime Minister M. Harold Macmillan developed over time and how they worked together on specific issues; how JFK’s interest in politics and foreign affairs developed; difficulties with France over their nuclear program in 1962; JFK’s skills and character; JFK’s different circles of friends; and JFK and Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis’ approaches to life in the public eye, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-RAH-01
Hare discusses his time in the Foreign Service, his term as Ambassador of Turkey, and Near East politics during the Kennedy administration, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-AB-01
Balewa discusses his memories of President John F. Kennedy’s (JFK) character, JFK’s influence on world affairs, and the impact of JFK’s assassination on Nigerians, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-CFB-02
Baldwin discusses the Peace Corps in Malaysia, Communism and counter-insurgency, and U.S. foreign policy in Southeast Asia, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-CFB-01
Baldwin discusses U.S. foreign policy in Southeast Asia during the Eisenhower, Kennedy, and Johnson administrations, relations between Malaya, Singapore, Indonesia, and the Philippines, and British influence in post-colonial Malaysia, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JSB-01
Badeau discusses his and John F. Kennedy’s relationship with Gamal Abdel Nasser; conflicts in Yemen, Jordan, and Kuwait during his tenure as ambassador; U.S. aid to the UAR; and the pro-Israel lobby in the U.S.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-WHA-01
Attwood discusses the 1960 presidential campaign, U.S.-Guinea relations, and John F. Kennedy's foreign policy in Africa, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-WA-01
Armstrong, African affairs consultant and speechwriter for John F. Kennedy (1959-1961), discusses efforts to counteract racial discrimination in renting practices in order to find housing for African diplomats in Washington, D.C., her work as an African affairs advisor and speechwriter for John F. Kennedy (JFK), and JFK’s meetings with Thomas J. Mboya and Sékou Touré, among other issues. In this interview Armstrong refers to the files she donated to the Library, the Personal Papers of Winifred Armstrong (#356)
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-GMA-02
Anderson discusses the 1960 Democratic National Convention, conflicts between Governor Pat Brown of California and Speaker of the California legislature Jesse Unruh, and Anderson’s relationship with the Johnson and Kennedy Administrations.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-GMA-01
Anderson discusses his political and business history, California politics during the 1950s and 1960s, and his responsibilities as lieutenant governor, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-GWA-01
Anderson discusses the Cuban Missile Crisis, controversy over government contract for the TFK military airplane, conflicts between civilian and military personnel in Defense Department, and Robert S. McNamara and John F.Kennedy's decision not to reappoint Anderson.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-EMA-01
Anderson iscusses campaigning for Hubert H. Humphrey and John F. Kennedy, appointment as ambassador, and work as a diplomat in Bulgaria, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JWA-02
Alsop reflects upon the Kennedy administration regarding issues such as White House staff, political appointments, White House dinners, and the President’s relationship with Charles de Gaulle, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-HEHA-01
Alphand discusses his role as French Ambassador, his impressions of President Kennedy, and the President’s relationship with Charles de Gaulle and France in regards to foreign policy issues, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-SA-03
Ailes talks about the Reserves and the National Guard, and discusses the reorganization of those forces.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-SA-02
Ailes discusses issues surrounding the United States’ presence on Okinawa, and also procedural and bureaucratic matters within the Department of Defense.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-SA-01
Ailes discusses his appointment as under secretary of the army, his involvement in the 1960 campaign, the political appointments process in the Department of Defense, and issues regarding Panama and the canal.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-GA-01
Aiken discusses his dealings with John F. Kennedy on issues such as the Battle Act amendment, the Test Ban Treaty, the Passamaquoddy Project, wheat sales to Russia and Aiken’s trip to Moscow, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-FA-01
Aiken, recalls his first meetings with John F. Kennedy, and discusses nuclear proliferation, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and the Bay of Pigs invasion, among other foreign policy issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-DGA-01
Acheson talks about foreign policy matters during the John F. Kennedy administration and his advice and activities during that time. He also reads the text of several letters he wrote to JFK.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-EA-01
Abel discusses his relationship with President Kennedy and his administration, and talks about the role the media played during the presidency, among other issues.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-11-25-C
ST34, KN40
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1961-09-26-A
ST05, KN08
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1961-09-25-D
ST04, KN08
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1961-09-25-B
ST04, KN08