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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-128-007
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning Venezuelan President Rómulo Betancourt's visit to Washington, D.C. Materials in this folder include memoranda, itineraries, guest lists, commemorative booklets, a draft of suggested talking points, correspondence between the two heads of state, a transcript of President Betancourt's appearance before the National Press Club, a press release of a joint statement issued by the Presidents, and a translation of a letter to President Kennedy from the Ambassador of Venezuela to the United States. This folder contains some Spanish-language materials.
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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.
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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.