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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. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-113a-019
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning China. Materials pertain to the new Republic of China Ambassador to the United States Dr. Ting-fu Tsiang, a food shortage in the People’s Republic of China, Chinese refugees in Hong Kong, and relations between the Soviet Union and the People’s Republic of China. Of note is a memorandum to the President from the President’s Special Representative for Asian, African, and Latin American Affairs Chester Bowles titled, “GRC Operations Against the Mainland.” Also included in this folder are documents regarding President Kennedy’s meeting with General Chiang Ching-kuo of the Republic of China. This folder contains some foreign language material.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-088a-005
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the Department of State. Materials consist of a review by Special Assistant Representative for Asian, African, and Latin American Affairs Chester Bowles of ambassadorial appointments, including individual evaluations and recommendations.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-088a-004
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the Department of State. Materials consist of a review by Special Assistant Representative for Asian, African, and Latin American Affairs Chester Bowles of ambassadorial appointments, including individual evaluations and recommendations.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-062-015
This folder contains memoranda between the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, and Chester Bowles, the President's Special Representative for Asian, African, and Latin American Affairs. Topics include ambassadorial appointments, relations between the United States and Portugal regarding Africa, and recommendations for improving the situation in Vietnam. Of note are two letters from Holden Roberto, President of the Union of the Populations of Angola, to President Kennedy regarding policies of the United States and Portugal in Angola.