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Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1961-09-25-A
ST04
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-050
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s address before the General Assembly of the United Nations in New York City. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the recent death of U.N. Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjöld, presents six proposals for a new disarmament program, and provides information on the current crises in Laos, South Vietnam, and Berlin, Germany. The President also famously states, “Mankind must put an end to war or war will put an end to mankind.”
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Theodore C. Sorensen Personal Papers
TCSPP-064-022
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-035-048
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's address before the General Assembly of the United Nations in New York City. In his speech the President addresses the recent death of U.N. Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjold, presents six proposals for the new Disarmament Program, and provides information on the current crises in Laos, South Vietnam, and Berlin, Germany. Materials in this folder include a draft, press copy, and reading copy of the speech.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-305-020
This folder contains a press release and drafts for a speech given by President Kennedy to the 18th General Assembly of the United Nations (UN). In his speech the President discusses the recently signed treaty banning atmospheric, space, and underwater nuclear weapons tests (later known as the Partial Test Ban Treaty or Limited Test Ban Treaty), and explains that the task of maintaining peace must be shared by all nations. President Kennedy also proposes ways for the United Nations to increase and improve their efforts in developing countries, specifically focusing on health, human rights, agriculture, communication, and the environment. Also included in this folder are telegrams regarding international media reaction to the President's speech.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-305-012
This folder contains a collection of memoranda titled "United States Strategy at the 16th GA," containing background information for a meeting of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly. Topics include disarmament, Africa, the Soviet Union, the UN in space, foreign affairs, and the UN as an international peacekeeper.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-305-009
This folder contains a press release of President John F. Kennedy's speech before the United Nations (UN) General Assembly. In his speech the President discusses the importance of disarmament and introduces a six-point disarmament program, a proposal to extend the UN charter to outer space, and advocates UN peacekeeping units for all member nations. Also included in this folder are telegrams concerning the international reaction to President Kennedy's speech.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-305-008
This folder contains telegrams, memoranda, and suggested revisions for President John F. Kennedy's proposed speech on disarmament, Berlin, and international peacekeeping before the United Nations General Assembly.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-305-007
This folder contains telegrams and memoranda regarding President John F. Kennedy's speech before the United Nations (UN) General Assembly, and a draft of the speech by Arthur Schlesinger, Special Assistant to the President. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the crisis in Berlin, the Soviet Union's resumption of nuclear weapons testing, disarmament, and essential elements needed to achieve international peace.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-305-006
This folder contains outlines, memoranda, and drafts for a speech given by President John F. Kennedy before the United Nations (UN) General Assembly. In his speech President Kennedy discusses international relations, Berlin, disarmament, economic programs, and the importance of the UN as peacekeepers. Also included in this folder is a draft of remarks by President Kennedy to the American people regarding the crisis in Berlin, the Soviet Union's resumption of atmospheric nuclear testing, and disarmament.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-305-005
This folder contains a draft of and memoranda regarding a speech given by President John F. Kennedy before the United Nations (UN) General Assembly. In his speech President Kennedy discusses international relations, Berlin, disarmament, a nuclear test ban treaty, and the importance of the UN as peacekeepers. Also included in this folder is a memorandum concerning the threat of communism in Southeast Asia.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-312-006
This folder contains letters and memoranda between Adlai Stevenson, United States Ambassador to the United Nations (UN); President John F. Kennedy; and McGeorge Bundy, Special Assistant to the President on National Security Affairs, regarding Chinese representation in the UN, disarmament, atmospheric testing of nuclear weapons, and a nuclear test ban treaty.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-312-005
This folder contains correspondence between Adlai Stevenson, United States Ambassador to the United Nations (UN), and President John F. Kennedy regarding U.S. delegates, Chinese representation in the UN, disarmament, atmospheric testing of nuclear weapons, and Portuguese territories in Africa.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-312-004
This folder contains cable telegrams from Adlai Stevenson, United States Ambassador to the United Nations (UN); Dean Rusk, Secretary of State; and other officials concerning activities, operations, and issues of the UN. Topics include discussions with the Soviet Union delegation on UN financing; Portuguese territories in Africa; UN Security Council elections; outer space; Chinese representation in the UN; and nuclear weapons including test ban negotiations, proposals for denuclearized zones, and disarmament. Also included in this folder are weekly summaries of the 18th session of the UN General Assembly.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-312-002
This folder contains cable telegrams from Adlai Stevenson, United States Ambassador to the United Nations (UN); Dean Rusk, Secretary of State; Charles W. Yost, Deputy US Ambassador to the UN; and other officials concerning activities, operations, and issues of the UN. Topics include proposals for denuclearized zones in Indonesia, Africa, and Brazil; colonialism and Portuguese territories in Africa; the appointment of U Thant as UN Secretary-General; the Committee of 17 (also known as the Committee of 24 and the Special Committee on Decolonization); and financing for the UN.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-310-012
This folder contains memoranda regarding summaries and highlights of the 16th meeting of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly. Topics include the appointment of a new UN Secretary-General, disarmament, outer space, colonialism, and Chinese representation in the UN.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-310-011
This folder contains memoranda regarding the appointment of a United Nations (UN) Secretary-General and Under Secretaries, Palestinian refugees, and development of the UN’s military force. Also included in this folder is a copy of a speech on disarmament by United States Ambassador to the UN Adlai Stevenson.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-332-003
This file contains a copy of National Security Action Memoranda number 101 (NSAM 101) titled, “Follow-Up on the President’s Speech to the United Nations [UN] General Assembly on September 25, 1961,” to Secretary of State Dean Rusk from McGeorge Bundy, Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs. Also included is a memorandum from Secretary Rusk to President John F. Kennedy regarding his UN address; a memorandum of the United States economic and social initiative at the UN General Assembly; and a booklet by the Department of State titled, “Freedom From War: U.S. Program for General and Complete Disarmament in a Peaceful World.”
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-A10-1-61
President John F. Kennedy addresses the delegates of the General Assembly of the United Nations at the General Assembly Hall, United Nations Headquarters, New York City, New York.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-A10-4-61
President John F. Kennedy addresses the delegates of the General Assembly of the United Nations at the General Assembly Hall, United Nations Headquarters, New York City, New York.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-A10-3-61
President John F. Kennedy addresses the delegates of the General Assembly of the United Nations at the General Assembly Hall, United Nations Headquarters, New York City, New York.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-A10-2-61
President John F. Kennedy addresses the delegates of the General Assembly of the United Nations at the General Assembly Hall, United Nations Headquarters, New York City, New York.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-215-99-61
President John F. Kennedy addresses the delegates of the General Assembly of the United Nations at the General Assembly Hall, United Nations Headquarters, New York City, New York.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-215-98-61
President John F. Kennedy addresses the delegates of the General Assembly of the United Nations at the General Assembly Hall, United Nations Headquarters, New York City, New York.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-215-97-61
President John F. Kennedy addresses the delegates of the General Assembly of the United Nations at the General Assembly Hall, United Nations Headquarters, New York City, New York.