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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-WGB-01
Brown discusses key political and military figures and events in Laos during his tenure as ambassador; instances where his opinion differed from the U.S. State Department in Washington, D.C.; U.S. aid and military involvement in Laos, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-ROWK-05
In this interview Komer discusses working with McGeorge Bundy; the “inner circle” of the Bundy State Department; Komer’s major contacts; the intelligence system; the power and responsibilities of the State Department; how Bundy screened what President John F. Kennedy [JFK] would see; relations with other key officials; Robert F. Kennedy and foreign policy issues; the Bundy State Department and White House staff; the “little State Department” in the White House; the bureaucratic role of the State Department; U.S. foreign policy in Asia; relations with key U.S. Ambassadors; handling Arab-Israeli issues; domestic pressures of American-Jewish community on JFK; Arabists in the Kennedy Administration; working with Myer Feldman on Israeli issues; the United States, Saudi Arabia, and oil; filling the power vacuum left by the British; dealing with Congress on foreign aid matters; counterinsurgency; and looking back at programs during the Kennedy Administration, among other issues.
Sound recording
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-24A-6
Sound recording of a telephone conversation held on July 30, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy, Speaker of the United States House of Representatives John W. McCormack of Massachusetts, and Representative George H. Mahon of Texas. They discuss a defense budget cut, related concerns involving Korea and the Soviet Union, and potential political consequences.The recording begins in mid-conversation and ends abruptly.
This sound recording was originally recorded on Dictation Belt 24A, which contains additional sound recording(s) preceding this one. To hear all of the recordings on the Dictation Belt, see Digital Identifier: JFKPOF-TPH-24A, Title: Telephone recordings: Dictation Belt 24A.
Sound recording
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-24A
Dictation Belt 24A contains seven sound recordings. Item 24A.1 is a telephone conversation held on July 26, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and former President Harry S. Truman. Former President Truman congratulates President Kennedy on The Limited Nuclear Test Ban Treaty of 1963. President Kennedy asks former President Truman to make a public statement about the treaty. Item 24A.1A is a brief telephone exchange on July 26, 1963, between a White House Operator and Secretary of Labor W. Willard Wirtz. The operator speaks to Secretary Wirtz as he holds for President Kennedy. Item 24A.2 is a telephone conversation held on July 26, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Secretary of Labor W. Willard Wirtz. They discuss legislation regarding railroad work rules and George Meany’s position and strategy on the matter. Item 24A.3 is a telephone conversation held on July 26, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara. They discuss enlisting businessmen for an unidentified project. The recording begins in mid-conversation. Item 24A.4 is a telephone conversation between President John F. Kennedy and an unidentified man. The unidentified man reports on Cardinal (Richard J.) Cushing’s discussion of the election of Pope Paul VI. The recording begins in mid-conversation. Machine noise follows the conversation. Item 24A.5 is a telephone conversation held on July 30, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Secretary of State Dean Rusk. They discuss whether United Nations (U.N.) Secretary General U. Thant and Ambassador to the U.N. Adlai E. Stevenson should attend the signing of the Limited Nuclear Test Ban Treaty of 1963. They also discuss releasing a statement concerning President Charles de Gaulle of France. Machine noise follows the conversation. Item 24A.6 is a telephone conversation held on July 30, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy, Speaker of the United States House of Representatives John W. McCormack of Massachusetts, and Representative George H. Mahon of Texas. They discuss a defense budget cut, related concerns involving Korea and the Soviet Union, and potential political consequences. The recording begins in mid-conversation and ends abruptly.Transcript included. Each item listed above is also available individually as an excerpt derived from this full-length digitized recording. See Related Records for more information.
Sound recording
United States Information Agency Audio Recordings Collection
USIAAU-016-r04
Sound recording of a United States Information Agency (USIA) symposium on August 20, 1963, called “The Problems of Communication,” with participants from United States Information Services (USIS) stations in Finland, Iran, India, Argentina, England, Italy, Korea, Pakistan, Japan, and Thailand. The recording continues from reel 3 with participants discussing obstacles that the USIA faces when trying to “establish lines of communication between the American people and other peoples." This is reel 4 of 4 audio tape reels. Accession MR-1972-096-016-04.
Sound recording
United States Information Agency Audio Recordings Collection
USIAAU-016-r03
Sound recording of a United States Information Agency (USIA) symposium on August 20, 1963, called “The Problems of Communication,” with participants from United States Information Service (USIS) stations in Finland, Iran, India, Argentina, England, Italy, Korea, Pakistan, Japan, and Thailand. The recording continues from reel 2 with participants discussing obstacles that the USIA faces when trying to “establish lines of communication between the American people and other peoples." A portion of the recording is background conversation (little is discernible). This is reel 3 of 4 audio tape reels. The recording continues on reel 4. Accession MR-1972-096-016-r03.
Sound recording
United States Information Agency Audio Recordings Collection
USIAAU-016-r02
Sound recording of a United States Information Agency (USIA) symposium on August 20, 1963, called “The Problems of Communication,” with participants from United States Information Service (USIS) stations in Finland, Iran, India, Argentina, England, Italy, Korea, Pakistan, Japan, and Thailand. The recording continues from reel 1 with participants discussing obstacles that the USIA faces when trying to “establish lines of communication between the American people and other peoples." Director of the USIA Edward R. Murrow continues to participate in discussion. A portion of the recording is background conversation (little is discernible). This is reel 2 of 4 audio tape reels. The recording continues on reel 3. Accession MR-1972-096-016-r02.
Sound recording
United States Information Agency Audio Recordings Collection
USIAAU-016-r01
Sound recording of a United States Information Agency (USIA) symposium on August 20, 1963, called “The Problems of Communication,” with participants from United States Information Service (USIS) stations in Finland, Iran, India, Argentina, England, Italy, Korea, Pakistan, Japan, and Thailand. An unidentified speaker makes opening remarks and asks each participant to discuss obstacles that the USIA faces when trying to “establish lines of communication between the American people and other peoples.” Director of the USIA Edward R. Murrow joins the group with the conference in progress. He makes brief remarks and participates during part of the conference. This is reel 1 of 4 audio tape reels. The recording continues on reel 2. Accession MR-1972-096-016-r01.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-05-03-E
AR20
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1961-11-14-C
AR13, ST06
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1961-11-14-B
AR13, KN10
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Lee C. White
JFKWHSFLCW-016a-003
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Harris Wofford
JFKWHSFHW-007-001
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-127-011
This file contains a report by the Presidential Task Force on Korea regarding South Korea (officially known as the Republic of Korea) following a coup d'état ousting Prime Minister Chang Myon. Topics include relations between the United States and South Korea; a need for agricultural, industrial, education, and infrastructure programs to support long-term economic growth; U.S. military and economic aid; and corruption in the South Korean government.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Harris Wofford
JFKWHSFHW-004-031
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-314-019
This folder contains agendas, background memoranda, and Record of Actions of National Security Council (NSC) Standing Group meetings. Topics include United States and Soviet Union cooperation in matters of outer space, relations between Korea and Japan, a treaty allowing Finland to acquire guided missiles, and guidelines for the production and stockpiling of special nuclear materials.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-313-028
This folder contains a report by the Military Assistance Steering Group regarding the threat of communism, military and economic assistance, and United States policy towards Greece, Turkey, Korea, and the Republic of China.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-327-015
This folder contains memoranda from General Maxwell Taylor, Military Representative to the President, to President John F. Kennedy and others on various topics including military force levels in Korea; allowing Cuban refugees into the United States Armed Forces; and the transfer, release, and use of U.S. nuclear weapons.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-326-001
This folder contains papers regarding unconventional warfare including United States objectives and capability requirements, communist techniques, and guerilla warfare in Korea. Also included in this folder is a paper by Franklin A. Lindsay for McKinsey and Company, Inc. titled, “Basic Doctrine for the Conduct of Unconventional Warfare,” discussing the U.S. strategic role, offensive strategy, and defensive strategy.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-313-024
This folder contains annexes to a report of the Military Assistance Steering Group regarding the threat of communism, military and economic assistance, and United States policy towards Greece, Turkey, Iran, Korea, and the Republic of China.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-313-012
This folder contains an agenda and a Record of Actions, including attendees, for meeting number 485 of the National Security Council (NSC). Topics include President John F. Kennedy’s recent trip to Europe and United States policy towards Korea.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-321-018
This folder contains memoranda from Robert W. Komer of the National Security Council (NSC) to various persons including President John F. Kennedy and McGeorge Bundy, Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, on topics such as Korea, nuclear weapons test ban negotiations and the Soviet Union, and the foreign aid budget and military assistance.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. House of Representatives Files
JFKREP-0093-019
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. House of Representatives Files
JFKREP-0093-018
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Congressional Campaign Files, 1946-1958
JFKCAMP-0100-005