Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-035-028
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's remarks at the swearing in of deLesseps Morrison (former Mayor of New Orleans) as the United States Ambassador to the Organization of American States and Robert F. Woodward as the Assistant Secretary of State for Inter-American Affairs. In his speech the President voices his appreciation for the honorees' new roles in making the Alliance for Progress a reality. Materials in this folder include a press copy of the President's remarks (with responses from the honorees and Senator Allen Ellender) and a list of invited guests.