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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-DFB-01
Barnes discusses meetings between John F. Kennedy (JFK) and Latin American heads of state, JFK’s relationship with Latin American leaders including Rómulo Betancourt of Venezuela and Arturo Frondizi of Argentina, and JFK’s assassination, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-CAS-01
This interview focuses on John F. Kennedy (JFK)’s efforts to strengthen American ties with Latin America, the communist threat in Venezuela, and the relationship between JFK and President Betancourt, among other issues.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-165-004
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s toast to President of Venezuela Romulo Betancourt in the White House Private Dining Room. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the material inadequacy but philosophical soundness of the Alliance for Progress, noting that the United States has recently ignored Latin America while paying undo attention to the state of affairs in European nations.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-165-003
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks to President of Venezuela Romulo Betancourt at the North Portico of the White House. In his speech President Kennedy welcomes the Venezuelan President to the country and discusses his hopes for the proliferation of democratic ideals throughout the western hemisphere.
Moving image
United States Government Agencies Collection
USG-01-A
Motion picture covering President John F. Kennedy's trip to Venezuela and Colombia in December 1961, and it also attempts to show the early success of President Kennedy's "Alliance for Progress" in these South American nations. Included is footage of President Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy's tour of Venezuela and visit with Venezuelan President Romulo Betancourt. President Kennedy makes remarks concerning a land program and the First Lady makes remarks in Spanish. Also included is footage of President Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy's tour of Colombia and appearances with President Alberto Lleras Camargo. President Kennedy makes remarks at a state dinner.Presented by: United States Information Service (USIS).
Produced by: Movietone.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-02-19-C
AR32, ST20, KN30
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-02-19-B
AR32, ST20, KN30
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-02-19-A
AR32, ST20, KN30
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1961-12-16-F
ST07
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-192-011
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-192-010
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-235-004
This folder includes memoranda of conversations from President John F. Kennedy's meetings with President Rómulo Betancourt in Venezuela and President Alberto Lleras Camargo in Colombia.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-235-003
This folder includes material related to President John F. Kennedy's trips to Venezuela and Colombia. The folder includes correspondence and memoranda related to trip planning, as well as materials documenting President John F. Kennedy's meetings with President Rómulo Betancourt in Venezuela and President Alberto Lleras Camargo in Colombia.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-235-002
This folder includes material related to President John F. Kennedy's trips to Venezuela and Colombia. The folder includes correspondence, statements, situation reports, and memoranda related to trip planning, as well as briefing materials for President John F. Kennedy's meetings with President Rómulo Betancourt in Venezuela and President Alberto Lleras Camargo in Colombia.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-235-001
This folder includes material related to President John F. Kennedy's trips to Venezuela and Colombia. The folder includes correspondence and memoranda related to trip planning, as well as briefing materials for President John F. Kennedy's meetings with President Rómulo Betancourt in Venezuela and President Alberto Lleras Camargo in Colombia.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR7728-P
President John F. Kennedy, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, and others arrive at the Entrance Hall of the White House for a dinner in honor of President of Venezuela, Rómulo Betancourt, and First Lady of Venezuela, Carmen Valverde de Betancourt. President Betancourt and President Kennedy (right) stand in front of the Grand Staircase. Descending the stairs behind (left to right): U.S. Department of State interpreter, Donald Barnes; Mrs. Betancourt; Mrs. Kennedy; Virginia Betancourt de Pérez, daughter of President and Mrs. Betancourt; Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson; Lady Bird Johnson. Washington, D.C.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-042-042
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's toast to President Romulo Betancourt of Venezuela in the White House Private Dining Room. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the material inadequacy but philosophical soundness of the Alliance for Progress, noting that the United States has recently ignored Latin America while paying undo attention to the state of affairs in European nations. Materials in this folder include a press copy of the speech and a memorandum with talking points. The press copy also includes remarks from President Betancourt on transforming the social and economic structures of many Latin American nations.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-042-041
This folder contains a press copy of President John F. Kennedy's remarks to President Romulo Betancourt of Venezuela at the North Portico of the White House. In his speech President Kennedy welcomes the Venezuelan President to the country, and discusses his hopes for the proliferation of democratic ideals throughout the western hemisphere. The press copy also includes remarks from President Betancourt concerning international affairs and the Venezuelan economy.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Sanford L. Fox
JFKWHSFSLF-020-001
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHPST-285-53-61
President John F. Kennedy and President of Venezuela Rómulo Betancourt arrive at a land grant ceremony at La Morita Resettlement Project in La Morita, Venezuela, aboard a United States Marines helicopter.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-285-20-61
President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy attend a dinner in their honor at “Los Núñez,” home of President of Venezuela, Rómulo Betancourt, and First Lady Carmen Valverde de Betancourt in Caracas, Venezuela.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-285-12-61
President of Venezuela Rómulo Betancourt (center) stands with various unidentified members of the press in “Los Núñez,” his home in Caracas, Venezuela. President Betancourt held a dinner at his residence in honor of President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy during their visit to Venezuela.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-285-7-61
First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy delivers remarks in Spanish at La Morita Resettlement Project in La Morita, Venezuela, during a ceremony granting land titles to farmers under the Agrarian Reform Program. President John F. Kennedy stands to the right of Mrs. Kennedy; President of Venezuela Rómulo Betancourt sits on the far right. Sitting in group at right: United States Chief of Protocol Angier Biddle Duke; Chester B. Bowles, President Kennedy's Special Representative and Adviser on African, Asian, and Latin-American Affairs (mostly hidden). U.S. State Department interpreter Donald Barnes stands at far left.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-285-66-61
President John F. Kennedy shakes the hand of a farmer receiving a land grant at La Morita Resettlement Project in La Morita, Venezuela. L-R: US State Department interpreter Donald Barnes (on edge of frame); unidentified; Chester B. Bowles, President Kennedy's Special Representative and Adviser on African, Asian, and Latin-American Affairs; President Kennedy; First Lady of Venezuela Carmen Valverde de Betancourt; President of Venezuela Rómulo Betancourt; unidentified farmer; First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy (partially hidden); others unidentified.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-285-65-61
A soldier watches as President John F. Kennedy speaks at the La Morita Resettlement Project in La Morita, Venezuela. President Kennedy stands beneath a large banner illustrated with likenesses of President Kennedy and of President of Venezuela Rómulo Betancourt; President Betancourt is seated (hidden by microphones) right of President Kennedy. First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy is right of Betancourt; others unidentified.