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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-WAH-02
In this interview Harriman discusses his position in the State Department as a roving ambassador, including his flexibility in making decisions in the field, and traveling around the world; John F. Kennedy's [JFK] conception of the Soviet Union; interactions with Souvanna Phouma and changes in general opinion of him; evaluating options for American action or intervention in Laos; the international meeting in Geneva over Laos, including dealing with the Soviet negotiator George M. Pushking and with the Chinese; comparing JFK and Franklin D. Roosevelt in their respective administration of the State Department; and the Joint Chiefs’ attitude towards Laos and the concept of limited commitment, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-MVF-01
Forrestal dicusses his recruitment to the White House, calls from JFK regarding news items in Vietnam, and Secretary of State diplomatic appointments, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JSE-01
Everton discusses the 1962 coup d’état, Burmese and Chinese foreign policy issues, and Burmese nationalization, among other issues.
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.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-TCS-04
This interview focuses on non-crisis negotiations with the Soviet Union, nuclear test ban treaty, the Soviet purchase of American wheat, Southeast Asia, and diplomatic relationships with NATO allies, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-TCS-03
This interview focuses on non-crisis negotiations with the Soviet Union, nuclear test ban treaty, the Soviet purchase of American wheat, Southeast Asia, and diplomatic relationships with NATO allies, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-MGB-01
Bundy discusses RFK’s work in the John F. Kennedy Administration and problems switching over to the Lyndon B. Johnson Administration, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-EMZ-04
Zuckert discusses the United States Air Force’s work to build upon their aircraft capabilities as well as their Tactical Air Command [TAC]. He also touches upon the Air Force’s role in Southeast Asia and the possibility of non-nuclear conflicts in Western Europe regarding Russia, among other issues.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-033-001
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks in the White House Rose Garden welcoming Vice President Lyndon Johnson and Lady Bird Johnson upon their return from Southeast Asia.
Textual folder
James C. Thomson Personal Papers
JCTPP-024-018
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James C. Thomson Personal Papers
JCTPP-021-001
Textual folder
James C. Thomson Personal Papers
JCTPP-020-011
Textual folder
James C. Thomson Personal Papers
JCTPP-020-010
Contains 12 photographic prints.
Textual folder
James C. Thomson Personal Papers
JCTPP-020-009
Textual folder
James C. Thomson Personal Papers
JCTPP-020-008
Textual folder
James C. Thomson Personal Papers
JCTPP-020-003
Textual folder
James C. Thomson Personal Papers
JCTPP-019-014
Textual folder
James C. Thomson Personal Papers
JCTPP-008-012
Textual folder
James C. Thomson Personal Papers
JCTPP-008-011
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-028-014
This folder consists of correspondence between the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, and Chester Bowles ("Chet"), the President's Special Representative and Adviser on African, Asian, and Latin American Affairs, and Ambassador at Large. Materials mainly represent Bowles' views and advice on foreign affairs. Topics include foreign aid, United States policy and objectives in Southeast Asia, and a proposal for a National Community Development Program in Colombia. Of note is a report by Bowles concerning the foreign aid program titled "The Need for More Specific Criteria in the Programming Economic Assistance." Also of interest is a memorandum summarizing a conversation between Bowles and Counselor of the Polish Embassy Dr. Marian Dobrosielski.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-319-004
This folder contains minutes and agendas for meetings of the Special Group for Counter-Insurgency (CI). Topics include an international police training program, South Vietnam, Southeast Asia, Latin America, and a counterinsurgency training program for United States officials.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-318-001
This folder contains memoranda, telegrams, and indexes of materials compiled for President John F. Kennedy’s weekend reading. Topics include various matters regarding Berlin, Germany, Soviet Union, Southeast Asia, nuclear testing, France, and foreign aid.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-327-014
This folder contains memoranda from General Maxwell Taylor, Military Representative to the President, to President John F. Kennedy and others on various topics including United States policy and planning in Southeast Asia, military aircraft made by Fiat, and a study of requirements for tactical nuclear weapons.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-326-009
This folder contains memoranda regarding guerilla warfare including Israel’s policy and an issue of guerillas and border crossing in Southeast Asia. Also included in this folder is a paper titled, “Guerrillas,” by Peter Paret and John W. Shy of the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, Center of International Studies at Princeton University.