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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-WAH-01
In this interview Harriman discusses early interactions with John F. Kennedy [JFK], from 1945 to 1956; the 1956 and 1960 Democratic National Conventions; helping get JFK the votes from New York state for the presidential nomination; traveling to Africa in 1960 and the problems with the Department of State’s work there; meeting with JFK and discussing various presidential appointments between JFK’s election and inauguration; and the religious demographics in New York state and how they impacted JFK’s 1960 victory, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-CBB-02
Bowles discusses U.S. ambassadors, his attempts to reorganize the State Department, the Kennedy administration’s failure to support liberal reform movements around the world, and Bowles’ conflicts with Secretary of State Dean Rusk, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-CBB-01
Bowles discusses his role as foreign policy advisor during the presidential campaign; staffing the State Department; relationship with Dean Rusk and John F. Kennedy; foreign policy towards developing nations; and leaving his position as Under Secretary of State, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-RFK-04
In this interview Robert F. Kennedy [RFK] discusses American aid to Argentina; American, British, and French involvement in Africa; the 1962 executive order about segregation in federally-funded housing; appointing African-American judges; changes John F. Kennedy [JFK] was contemplating in the Alliance for Progress; the Dominican crisis; the wheat sale to the Soviet Union; the Bobby Baker case; preparing for JFK’s 1964 campaign; RFK’s return to work after JFK’s assassination and disagreements among the Cabinet members and under President Lyndon B. Johnson; changes in White House staff and the Democratic Party; RFK’s political plans for after 1964; and JFK’s opinions of his staff and appointees, among other issues.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6513-J
President John F. Kennedy and Secretary of State Dean Rusk greet guests at a reception for African Freedom Day held in the Drawing Room of the State Department Auditorium, Washington, D.C. Ambassador of Nigeria, Julius Momo Udochi, stands second from left.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6513-E
President John F. Kennedy shakes hands with Ambassador of Nigeria, Julius Momo Udochi, at a reception for African Freedom Day held in the Drawing Room of the State Department Auditorium, Washington, D.C. L-R: Chester B. Bowles, President Kennedy's Special Representative and Adviser on African, Asian, and Latin-American Affairs; Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, G. Mennen “Soapy” Williams; Virginia Rusk; Ambassador Udochi; Secretary of State, Dean Rusk; President Kennedy.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6513-B
President John F. Kennedy speaks at a reception for African Freedom Day held in the Drawing Room of the State Department Auditorium, Washington, D.C. Those looking on include Secretary of State Dean Rusk, Associate Press Secretary Andrew Hatcher, and Chief of Protocol Angier Biddle Duke.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6513-A
President John F. Kennedy greets a guest at a reception for African Freedom Day held in the Drawing Room of the State Department Auditorium, Washington, D.C. Secretary of State Dean Rusk and others look on.