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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-321-007
This folder contains memoranda primarily from David Klein, National Security Council Assistant for Europe and Canada, to McGeorge Bundy, Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs. Topics include Algeria, potential uprisings in East Berlin and East Germany, travel restrictions on residents of East Germany, NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) and nuclear weapons, and chaff drops by the Soviet Union in the Berlin air corridor.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-321-005
This folder contains memoranda of conversations between Henry Kissinger, consultant to the National Security Council (NSC), and various German and Belgian officials discussing nuclear weapons policies and the potential of a multilateral force (MLF) within NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization).
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-321-004
This folder contains letters and memoranda regarding an article by Henry Kissinger, consultant to the National Security Council (NSC), titled, “NATO’s Nuclear Dilemma,” discussing United States-European nuclear policy and a proposed multilateral force (MLF) within NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization). Also included in this folder are memoranda of conversations between Kissinger and various French, German, and British officials discussing foreign relations, nuclear weapons policies, and various other topics.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-320-026
This folder contains telegrams, letters, and memoranda to and from Henry Kissinger, consultant to the National Security Council (NSC), regarding a strategic defense concept for France; disarmament; and a meeting between Kissinger and Chancellor of Germany (Federal Republic) Konrad Adenauer discussing nuclear weapons, United States defense policy, and the possibility of a NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) nuclear force.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-320-025
This folder contains memoranda and telegrams regarding trips to Pakistan and Germany by Henry Kissinger, consultant to the National Security Council (NSC), and meetings between Kissinger, various Indian officials, and German officials including West German Minister of Defense Franz Josef Strauss. Topics of the meetings include disarmament, nuclear weapons, NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization), and negotiations with the Soviet Union on the situation in Berlin and the possible unification of Germany.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-320-022
This folder contains correspondence and memoranda between Henry Kissinger, consultant to the National Security Council (NSC), and McGeorge Bundy, Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs regarding the resignation of Kissinger as a consultant and related administrative details. Also included in this folder is a memo by Kissinger in preparation for a visit by Chancellor of Germany (Federal Republic) Konrad Adenauer discussing nuclear weapons, United States defense policy, and NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization).
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-313-004
This folder contains an agenda and a Record of Actions, including attendees, for the 477th meeting of the National Security Council (NSC). The meeting focused on a report prepared by former Secretary of State Dean Acheson on future problems of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-312-001
This folder contains cable telegrams from Adlai Stevenson, United States Ambassador to the United Nations (UN); Thomas K. Finlettter, U.S. Ambassador to NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization); George Ball, Under Secretary of State; and other officials concerning activities, operations, and issues of the UN and NATO. Topics include the Soviet Union; the appointment of an interim UN Secretary-General; economic development for the UN; colonialism; the 16th session of the UN General Assembly; and talks between the United States, United Kingdom, and France on UN matters.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-439-002
This folder contains memoranda to President John F. Kennedy and McGeorge Bundy, Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, from Robert W. Komer of the National Security Council. Topics include United States aid to NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization); MRBM’s (medium-range ballistic missiles); a U.S. Air Force tactical aircraft program; and meetings between President Kennedy and Dean Acheson, former Secretary of State and advisor to the President, on U.S. policy towards NATO.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-439-001
This folder contains memoranda regarding United States policy directives for NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) including a nuclear defense force, and a summary report of the NATO Military Committee in Chiefs of Staff session. Also included in this folder is a report by Dean Acheson, former Secretary of State and advisor to President Kennedy, titled, “A Review of North Atlantic Problems for the Future.”
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-045-049
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's address at the headquarters of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in Naples, Italy. In his speech the President describes NATO as the best and earliest example of cooperation between Western Europe and North America. The President shares his findings from his recent European visits, noting that Western European allies strive for peace; are willing to adopt international perspectives; are committed to progressive democracy, social justice, and economic reform; and are determined to coordinate military efforts with the United States. He also emphasizes the necessity for unity, mutual trust, and mutual respect in any cooperative efforts. Materials in this folder include press copies and a reading copy of the speech.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-103-021
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's meetings with General Lauris Norstad, Supreme Allied Commander Europe and Commander-in-Chief Europe. Materials in this folder include correspondence between the President and General Norstad, a transcript of General Norstad's appearance on the television interview program Meet the Press, summaries of the President's meetings with Norstad, Cabinet members, and security advisors, and memoranda from Secretary of State Dean Rusk, Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara, and Special Assistant to the President for National Security McGeorge Bundy regarding North Atlantic Treaty Organization's (NATO) position on the use of nuclear weapons during the United States' conflict with the Soviet Union. Of note are several items with handwritten notations by the President.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-103-020
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning correspondence between President Kennedy and General Lauris Norstad, Supreme Allied Commander Europe and Commander-in-Chief Europe. Topics include Norstad's meetings with European heads of state, the Cuban Missile Crisis, conflict between the Soviet Union and the United States, and the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE), the central command of military forces for North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). This folder also contains memoranda from Special Assistant to the President for National Security McGeorge Bundy and press releases announcing General Norstad's retirement.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-103-019
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning correspondence between President Kennedy and General Lauris Norstad, Supreme Allied Commander Europe and Commander-in-Chief Europe. Topics include disarmament, the reunification of Berlin, conflict between the Soviet Union and the United States, and the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE), the central command of military forces for North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-103-018
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the Kennedy administration's interactions with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Materials in this folder include a newspaper article, draft of President Kennedy's speech to the North American Council, press release announcing the appointment of Admiral Harold Page Smith as Supreme Allied Commander, and memoranda from Under Secretary of State George W. Ball, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Maxwell D. Taylor, and NATO Secretary General Dirk Stikker regarding nuclear weapons and the President's upcoming meetings with NATO representatives. The folder also contains a telegram from Cuban Prime Minister Fidel Castro to United Nations Secretary General U Thant regarding recent conflicts between Cuba and the United States.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-103-017
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the Kennedy administration's interactions with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Materials in this folder include press releases regarding President Kennedy's speech to Congress on NATO's position on nuclear weapons and an upcoming visit of NATO officials to military and industrial facilities in the United States. The folder also contains memoranda from Secretary of State Dean Rusk, Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara, and Thomas K. Finletter, Ambassador to NATO, regarding nuclear weapons negotiations and the President's upcoming meetings with NATO representatives.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-103-016
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the Kennedy administration's interactions with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Materials in this folder include memoranda, a telegram, a press release of President Kennedy's speech before the NATO Military Committee, and reports on recent NATO activities by Dean Acheson, Presidential advisor on foreign affairs, and Lucius D. Battle, Special assistant to the Secretary and Executive Secretary. The folder also contains a copy of "Nuclear Sharing: NATO and the N+1 Country" by Albert Wohlstetter.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-117-007
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning Germany. Materials concern the situation in Berlin and include correspondence between President Kennedy, Mayor of Berlin Willy Brandt, and Chancellor of Germany (Federal Republic) Konrad Adenauer; a memorandum of a conversation regarding Germany and Berlin between President Kennedy and Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei A. Gromyko; and the military buildup of NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) in Berlin. Also included in this folder is a folder titled, “Reaction to Closing of the Friedrichstrasse Crossing Point.” This folder contains some foreign language material.
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JFKPOF-054-004
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the President's News Conference of February 8, 1961 (News Conference 3). President Kennedy began the press conference by announcing the upcoming visit of Canadian Prime Minister John G. Diefenbaker to the United States. This announcement was followed by a brief discussion of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the announcement that a Child Health Center had been established within the Public Health Service Center to deal with the special health problems of children. Following the announcements the President answered questions from the press on a variety of topics including recent reports of a study concerning the missile gap between the United States and the Soviet Union; school desegregation in New Orleans, Louisiana; the future of United States-Soviet relations; and Cuba. Items consist of the official White House transcript of the press conference and the stenotype transcript of the press conference.
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JFKNSF-375-009
This folder contains memoranda regarding NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) and a nuclear defense force, including a multilateral force (MLF); meetings between William P. Bundy, Deputy Assistant Secretary of International Security Affairs in the Department of State, and Norwegian Defense Minister Gudmund Harlem discussing a shipbuilding program; and a paper by Malcolm W. Hoag titled, “Nuclear Control After Nassau.” Also included in this folder are materials compiled from excerpts of press conferences, speeches, and interviews by President John F. Kennedy concerning his views on the MLF and United States military relations with Europe.
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JFKNSF-375-008
This folder contains memoranda and reports regarding NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) and a nuclear defense force in Europe including reports titled, “NATO Polaris Forces,” and, “NATO Nuclear Forces.” Also included in this folder is a Department of State memorandum titled, “Reported De Gaulle Plan for an East-West Settlement.”
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-375-007
This folder contains memoranda regarding NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) including NATO’s defense policy and a paper written by NATO Secretary General Dirk Stikker, MRBMs (medium-range ballistic missiles), and United States policy towards NATO. Also included in this folder is a paper by U.S. Departments of State-Defense Study Group titled, “Assessment of European Attitudes toward the Control and Use of Nuclear Force in the Defense of Europe,” discussing NATO’s role in nuclear weapons.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-375-005
This folder contains memoranda regarding NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) and nuclear weapons. Topics include NATO’s nuclear role, MRBMs (medium-range ballistic missiles), and United States nuclear aid to France. Also included in this folder are numerous summaries of meetings and memoranda of conversations between various individuals.
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JFKNSF-375-003
This file contains a summary report to President John F. Kennedy from Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Lyman L. Lemnitzer of the NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) Military Committee in Chiefs of Staff session discussing MRBMs (medium-range ballistic missiles), control of nuclear weapons, and contingency planning. Also included is a summary comparison of NATO force requirements for land, naval, and air forces.
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JFKNSF-340-021
This file contains a draft and copies of National Security Action Memoranda number 233 (NSAM 233) titled, “MLF [multilateral force] and IANF [inter-allied nuclear force] Developments,” 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.