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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-319a-004
This folder contains letters from Under Secretary of State Chester Bowles’ son Sam and daughter-in-law Nancy, teachers in Nigeria, discussing their travels around the country and the political climate in the area; a memorandum regarding the need for international rural development; and a copy of a speech by Under Secretary Bowles on the Alliance for Progress. Also included in this folder is a report on regional operations conferences held to discuss ambassadorial responsibilities, administrative procedures, and United States policy on various subjects including Berlin, Africa, Communist China, and nuclear tests.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-319a-003
This folder contains a letter from Under Secretary of State Chester Bowles’ son Sam and daughter-in-law Nancy, teachers in Nigeria, discussing their suggestions and concerns on the Peace Corps program. Also included in this folder is a paper on India’s economic developments and needs titled, “The Indo-American Development Program: The Problems and Opportunities," written by Bowles in 1952 when he was United States Ambassador to India.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-319a-011
This folder contains materials by Chester Bowles, President John F. Kennedy’s Special Representative for Asian, African, and Latin American Affairs, consisting of a memorandum on foreign affairs personnel, the United States position on Portuguese colonies in Africa, and an article titled, “A Fresh Look at Free Asia.”
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-319a-010
This folder contains a report by Chester Bowles, President John F. Kennedy’s Special Representative for Asian, African, and Latin American Affairs, detailing his mission to Africa to assess political and economic climates, meet with leaders, and evaluate United States operations and policies in the countries visited, including Congo, Nigeria, and Liberia. Also included in this folder is a draft of a speech given by Bowles at a dinner of the Phelps-Stoke Fund in New York City titled, “A Close Look at Africa,” discussing the history of colonization, economy, relations with the U.S., and the present development and future prospects of the continent.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-319a-009
This folder contains materials by Chester Bowles, President John F. Kennedy’s Special Representative for Asian, African, and Latin American Affairs, consisting of a speech draft discussing the Cold War, Communist China, Europe, and the role of the United States internationally; and a paper titled, “Proposal for a New Operational Framework for Foreign Economic Assistance.”
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-319a-008
This folder contains an article by Chester Bowles, President John F. Kennedy’s Special Representative for Asian, African, and Latin American Affairs, titled, “Is Communist Ideology Becoming Irrelevant?,” a memorandum regarding the Alliance for Progress in Colombia, and a paper arguing for greater discrimination in economic assistance programs.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-319a-007
This folder contains memoranda by Chester Bowles, President John F. Kennedy’s Special Representative for Asian, African, and Latin American Affairs, regarding relations between Taiwan and Communist China, discrimination against private United States investments and industry by Mexico, and the need for a restriction on distribution of aid to Latin American countries. Also included in this folder are memoranda and a draft of a proposed speech for President Kennedy regarding U.S. policies towards Southeast Asia, particularly Laos and Vietnam.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-319a-006
This folder contains a memorandum by Chester Bowles, President John F. Kennedy’s Special Representative for Asian, African, and Latin American Affairs, titled, “U.S. Policies in the Far East: Review and Recommendations, ” regarding United States policy towards Communist China; non-communist Asia; Sino-Soviet relations; and military situations in Laos, Vietnam, and Taiwan.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-319a-005
This folder contains materials from Chester Bowles, President John F. Kennedy’s Special Representative for Asian, African, and Latin American Affairs, consisting of a proposal to send Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs W. Averell Harriman to the Soviet Union on a diplomatic mission, and notes on the food shortage crisis in China and suggestions for a solution.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-331-018
This folder contains a copy of National Security Action Memoranda number 88 (NSAM 88) titled, “Training for Latin American Armed Forces,” to Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara from President John F. Kennedy. Also included in this folder are memoranda to the President and General Maxwell Taylor from McGeorge Bundy, Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, and Under Secretary of State Chester Bowles regarding NSAM 88 and the training of Latin American forces in counter-guerilla operations.