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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-340-018
This file contains a copy of National Security Action Memoranda number 230 (NSAM 230) titled, “Assignment of Highest National Priority to Project PAL (Permissive Links for Nuclear Weapons in NATO),” to Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson, Secretary of State Dean Rusk, Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara, Secretary of Commerce Luther H. Hodges, Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) Glenn T. Seaborg, Administrator for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) James E. Webb, Director of the Bureau of the Budget Kermit Gordon, and Director of the Office of Emergency Planning (OEP) Edward McDermott from McGeorge Bundy, Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-340-008
This file contains a copy of National Security Action Memoranda number 222 (NSAM 222) titled, “Security Aspects of Using Submarines in a Multilateral Force,” to Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara and Secretary of State Dean Rusk from President John F. Kennedy. Also included is a paper comparing submarines and surface ships for a sea-based missile force in the event a multilateral nuclear force is established within NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization).
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-135-007
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, both during and prior to his Presidency, concerning newspaper articles related to the activities of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Materials in this folder include newspaper articles on Cold War diplomacy, the economy of Western Europe, and the activities of individual member countries. This folder also contains articles on President Dwight D. Eisenhower's military defense policies and budget allocations.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-336-016
This file contains copies of National Security Action Memoranda number 160 (NSAM 160) titled, "Permissive Links for Nuclear Weapons in NATO," to Secretary of State Dean Rusk, Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara, Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) Glenn T. Seaborg, and Director of the Bureau of the Budget David Bell from President John F. Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-331-022
This folder contains a copy of National Security Action Memoranda number 92 (NSAM 92) to Secretary of State Dean Rusk and Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara from President John F. Kennedy regarding a potential increase in military forces in Europe and the effect on Berlin and a long-term defense plan for NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization). Also included in this folder are memoranda to President Kennedy from Secretaries Rusk and McNamara, and Secretary of the Treasury C. Douglas Dillon in response to NSAM 92.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-330-020
This folder contains copies of National Security Action Memoranda number 70 (NSAM 70) to Secretary of State Dean Rusk and Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara from President John F. Kennedy requesting a report on Berlin and progress in obtaining a commitment from NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) allies for an increase in military forces.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-329-015
This folder contains a copy of National Security Action Memoranda number 40 (NSAM 40) titled, “Policy Directive Regarding NATO and the Atlantic Nations,” to members of the National Security Council (NSC) from McGeorge Bundy, Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs; and a report by Dean Acheson, adviser to President John F. Kennedy and former Secretary of State, titled, “A Review of North Atlantic Problems for the Future.”
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-329-014
This folder contains a copy of National Security Action Memoranda number 39 (NSAM 39) titled, “Re-examination of Present NATO Stockpile Procedures,” to Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara, Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) Glenn T. Seaborg, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Lyman Lemnitzer from McGeorge Bundy, Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-329-011
This folder contains a copy of National Security Action Memoranda number 36 (NSAM 36) titled, “Improving the Security of Nuclear Weapons in NATO Europe Against Unauthorized Use,” to Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara from McGeorge Bundy, Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs. Also included in this folder is correspondence between Bundy and Deputy Secretary of Defense Roswell Gilpatric regarding NSAM 36 and a Defense Department study on the security of nuclear weapons.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-328-012
This folder contains a memorandum to Secretary of State Dean Rusk in reference to National Security Action Memoranda number 11 (NSAM 11) discussing negotiations with Germany and their contributions of foreign aid to underdeveloped countries and NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization).
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-226-009
This folder contains materials from the United States Department of Defense regarding relations with Italy.
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John F. Kennedy Personal Papers
JFKPP-036-012
This folder contains an edited partial draft for John F. Kennedy's The Strategy of Peace, a compilation of speeches and statements concerning foreign policy by Senator Kennedy published during the 1960 Presidential campaign. The draft calls for the restructuring of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to adapt to the concerns of the Cold War era, including nuclear weapons, space exploration, and economic assistance to underdeveloped nations.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-060-003
This file contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, for the President's News Conference of June 24, 1963 (News Conference 57), held at the Foreign Ministry in Bonn, Germany. During this press conference President Kennedy answered questions from the press on a variety of topics including relations between the United States, Germany, and Western Europe; German reunification; the Berlin crisis; the proposed nuclear test ban treaty; U.S. military forces in Western Europe; international trade policy; and NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization).
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-342-008
This file contains copies of National Security Action Memoranda number 264 (NSAM 264) titled, “Multilateral Force (MLF),” to Secretary of State Dean Rusk and Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara from McGeorge Bundy, Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-341-013
This file contains copies of National Security Action Memoranda number 253 (NSAM 253) regarding the potential use of mixed manned forces within NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) forces to assist in the development of a multilateral force, to Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara from McGeorge Bundy, Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-336-010
This file contains a copy of National Security Action Memoranda number 154 (NSAM 154) titled, "U.S. NATO Alert Procedures," to Secretary of State Dean Rusk, Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara, and Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) John McCone from President John F. Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-336-003
This file contains a copy of National Security Action Memoranda number 147 (NSAM 147) titled, "NATO Nuclear Program," to Secretary of State Dean Rusk and Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara from McGeorge Bundy, Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-335-023
This file contains memoranda regarding National Security Action Memoranda number 143 (NSAM 143) titled, "Nuclear Weapons for NATO Forces," to Secretary of State Dean Rusk, Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara, and Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) Glenn T. Seaborg from President John F. Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-335-022
This file contains copies of National Security Action Memoranda number 143 (NSAM 143) titled, "Nuclear Weapons for NATO [North Atlantic Treaty Organization] Forces," to Secretary of State Dean Rusk, Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara, and Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) Glenn T. Seaborg from President John F. Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-279-003
This file contains memoranda, telegrams, and reports from the Department of State and Joint Chiefs of Staff J-3 (Operations) Directorate coordinating the planning and execution of military exercise Long Thrust, an exercise jointly sponsored by NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization), Commander-in-Chief of the United States European Command (USCINCEUR), and Commander in Chief, Allied Forces, Central Europe (CINCENT) to demonstrate strategic mobility of U.S. troops through airlift deployment and field training exercises in Central Europe, including Germany (Federal Republic). Also included are memoranda concerning foreign press coverage.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-279-001
This file contains memoranda and telegrams from the Department of State and various White House officials regarding Exercise Big Lift, a NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) strategic mobility exercise in Germany (Federal Republic) executed in coordination with United States European Command (USEUCOM) to demonstrate U.S. rapid long-range reinforcement capabilities. Also included are memoranda concerning foreign press coverage and public response.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-274-004
This folder contains memoranda of conversations between Paul Nitze, Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs, and various British and German officials regarding NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) and a “forward strategy,” a multilateral nuclear weapons force, the Soviet Union, Great Britain, and Berlin.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-272-005
This file contains Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) memoranda regarding the Soviet Union. Topics include global reactions to Soviet military buildup in Cuba; submarine technology; Soviet policy in Berlin, Germany; relations with Albania; and attitudes of Soviet military officers towards the United States-NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) strategic deterrent forces.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-230-006
This folder contains memoranda and meeting minutes of the Nassau Steering Group, created to advise and execute decisions made during discussions in Nassau, Bahamas between President John F. Kennedy and British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan. Topics include a proposal to establish a NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) Nuclear Force, creation of a Multilateral Nuclear Force, and revisions to memoranda.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-229-002
This folder contains Department of State telegrams regarding a trip by Under Secretary of State George Ball to Paris, France and Bonn, Germany to discuss the Nassau Agreement and the proposed creation of a NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) Nuclear Force. Also included is a copy of a speech given by Under Secretary Ball to the Steering Group on Implementing Nassau Decisions at a meeting of the North Atlantic Council (NAC) in Paris and reactions to the speech.