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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-ROWK-04
In this interview Komer discusses President John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] interest in Indonesia and Iran; U.S.-Indonesian relations; the Indian Ocean and Iran task forces; JFK’s contact with the Iranian Shah; Pakistani-Afghani disputes; U.S. aid to Afghanistan; Komer’s attempt to revamp the military aid program; McGeorge Bundy and Walt W. Rostow as President JFK’s advisers; and JFK’s direct contact with a select few National Security staff, among other issues.
Moving image
United States Government Agencies Collection
USG-03-A
Silent motion picture of Air Force Bagpipers and the Marine Band on the South Lawn of the White House during a visit of the King Mohammed Zahir Shah and the Queen of Afghanistan. President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy accompany the King and Queen. Fireworks follow the performance.Produced by: United States Army, Army Prod #369.
Materials in this series were created, commissioned, or collected by the United States Air Force.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0001-001-016
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Robert J. "Bob" Dole of Kansas comment on the new leader of Afghanistan, Mohammad Najibullah (also known as Najib). The episode aired on Tuesday, June 10, 1986, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JMS-02
This interview focuses on Steeves’ relationship with John F. Kennedy (JFK), Steeves’ role as ambassador of Afghanistan, and foreign relations between the United States and Afghanistan, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JMS-01
This interview focuses on Steeves’ many roles within the Foreign Service, comparisons between the Eisenhower and Kennedy administrations in regards to Southeast Asia, and Steeves’ concerns with American foreign policy, among other issues.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-002-011
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Robert J. "Bob" Dole of Kansas debate the Soviet-Afghan War and the possibility of the Soviet Union withdrawing its troops from Afghanistan. The episode aired on Thursday, February 26, 1987, on the Mutual Broadcasting System. (This episode is also recorded on another audio tape; it is likely a repeat that previously aired circa January 1987.)
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0006-001-023
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Robert J. "Bob" Dole of Kansas debate the Soviet-Afghan War and the possibility of the Soviet Union withdrawing its troops from Afghanistan. The episode aired on the Mutual Broadcasting System; the air date is undetermined, but likely circa January 1987. (This episode was also aired on February 26, 1987.)
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-017-003
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate the Soviet occupation in Afghanistan and signs that the Soviet Union, led by General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party Mikhail Gorbachev, may soon withdraw their forces. The episode aired on Monday, January 18, 1988, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Oral history
Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Collection
RPCV-ACC-2020-071
Toby Marion served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Afghanistan from 1971 to 1975 in an education program. As a science teacher, he took experiment kits (provided by the United Nations Development Programme) around to middle and high schools in Kapisa Province and taught local science teachers how to use them. Marion then extended his service to teach three semesters of engineering in Kabul. In the interview, he discusses his reasons for joining the Peace Corps, what Afghanistan was like in the early 1970s, the comfortable standard of living he enjoyed on $90/month, and how his group was encouraged to dress professionally in order to garner respect. He speaks about the life-long friends he developed, of the satisfaction of becoming fluent in Farsi, and how impressed he was with the world knowledge of illiterate local villagers. He also recounts a 46-day hike across central Afghanistan, and shares how the Peace Corps influenced him to become an internationalist. Interviewed and recorded by Candice Wiggum, February 3, 2020. 3 digital audio files (web streaming files combined into 1 file).
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-216-001
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s toast to King of Afghanistan Mohammed Zahir Shah during a dinner held in the State Dining Room of the White House.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-213-002
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s welcoming remarks to Mohammed Zahir Shah and Humaira Begum, King and Queen of Afghanistan, on the South Lawn of the White House.
Oral history
Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Collection
RPCV-ACC-2019-031
John W. Bing served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Afghanistan from 1964 to 1967 as an English teacher. Afterwards he worked on the Peace Corps staff in Afghanistan (1967), and at Peace Corps headquarters in Washington, D.C., as Regional Training Officer for the Middle East (1967-1968). Bing was part of the Afghanistan III group. During his first year of service, he taught English at the University of Kabul. In the second year, he taught English at an agricultural middle school in Baghlan. In both places he used the aural-oral method of instruction plus textbooks developed by Columbia University specifically for Afghanistan. Much of the interview is focused on Bing's views on and activities to promote cross-cultural understanding. Bing was a co-author of the first draft of the Peace Corps' first cross-cultural training manual. In addition, he has worked in the field of international education and cross-cultural training in numerous positions during his post-Peace Corps career. He ends the interview by discussing a project of the Friends of Afghanistan RPCV group, funded by Afghan RPCVs and Afghan-Americans, that supports weavers in Bamayan, Afghanistan. Interviewed and recorded by Evelyn Ganzglass, November 5, 2018. 2 digital audio files (web streaming files combined into 1 file).
Oral history
Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Collection
RPCV-ACC-2020-051
Terrence (Terry) Dougherty served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Afghanistan from 1972 to 1975 as an English teacher. He was stationed in Taloqan where he taught English as a foreign language (TEFL). After a medical issue, he transferred to Kabul. He then worked with college professors to train them how to teach English. Dougherty served during a very eventful period in Afghanistan and he even witnessed a coup. He discusses Afghan history and how it relates to more current events. Since 2004, Dougherty has been hosting high school students from Afghanistan and working with Afghan refugees. Interviewed and recorded by Tamatha Nibert, June 22, 2019. 2 digital audio files (web streaming files combined into 1 file).
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-06-17-A
AR38, ST25
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-032-002
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate the Soviet Union's commitment to withdrawing their military forces from Afghanistan. The episode aired on Monday, December 5, 1988, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-09-05-E
AR40, KN39
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-08-21-A
AR39
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-07-18-B
AR39
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-09-27-C
AR27, ST14
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-046-029
This folder contains a press copy of an exchange of toasts between President John F. Kennedy and Mohammed Zahir Shah, King of Afghanistan, during a luncheon held at the Embassy of Afghanistan in Washington, D.C. In his speech the President explains that although no formal alliance binds Afghanistan and the United States, the two countries share common domestic and foreign policy objectives.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-046-028
This folder contains a press copy of an exchange of toasts between President John F. Kennedy and Mohammed Zahir Shah, King of Afghanistan, during a dinner held in the State Dining Room of the White House. In their remarks both leaders discuss their country's desire to maintain national independence and international peace.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-046-027
This folder contains a press copy of President John F. Kennedy's remarks of welcome to Mohammed Zahir Shah and Humaira Begum, King and Queen of Afghanistan, on the South Lawn of the White House. The press copy also includes King Zahir Shah's response.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-111-004
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning Afghanistan. Materials concern the visit of King Mohammad Zahir Shah and Queen Humaira Begum of Afghanistan to the United States. Of note is a letter to the President from Ambassador to Afghanistan John M. Steeves consisting of suggestions to the President for his toast.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-111-003
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning Afghanistan. Materials consist of the remarks of the new Afghani Ambassador to the United States Dr. Abdul Majid upon the presentation of his letter of credence. This folder contains some foreign language material.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-111-002
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning Afghanistan. Materials concern relations between Afghanistan, Pakistan, and the Soviet Union; Prince Mohammad Naim of Afghanistan; and the resignation of Mohammad Daud Khan as Prime Minister. Of note is correspondence between the President and King Mohammad Zahir Shah of Afghanistan. This folder contains some foreign language material.