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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-169-003
This file contains memoranda and copies of correspondence between the Department of State, President John F. Kennedy, and President of the United Arab Republic (UAR) Gamal Abdel Nasser discussing American foreign policy, the United Nations response to the Congolese fight for independence, and relations between the United States and Cuba.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-033-007
This folder consists of Department of State cables regarding negotiations between the United Nations (UN), Congolese politician Moise Tshombe, and Prime Minister of the Republic of the Congo (Leopoldville) Cyrille Adoula for the reintegration of Katanga Province into the Congo; United States policy for the Congo; and a payment scheme for the UMHK (Union Minière du Haut-Katanga, or Mining Union of Upper Katanga) to be paid to the Congo’s Monetary Council and the Katanga Province. Also included are cables discussing the Katanga gendarmerie, and a U.S. military mission to survey UN forces in the Congo.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-033-006
This folder consists of Department of State cables regarding negotiations between the United Nations (UN), Congolese politician Moise Tshombe, and Prime Minister of the Republic of the Congo (Leopoldville) Cyrille Adoula for the reintegration of Katanga Province into the Congo; United States policy for the Congo; and a payment scheme for the UMHK (Union Minière du Haut-Katanga, or Mining Union of Upper Katanga) to be paid to the Congo’s Monetary Council and the Katanga Province.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-030-003
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-028a-011
This folder contains memoranda and telegrams regarding the crisis in the Congo and attempted reintegration of Katanga, United States operating plan and policy for the Congo, and U.S. military aid to support UNOC (the United Nations Operation in the Congo).
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-316-005
This folder contains summaries and Record of Actions of National Security Council (NSC) Executive Committee meetings regarding negotiations between the United States and Soviet Union for a declaration agreement on the Cuban Missile Crisis, U.S. policy towards Cuba and Brazil, and U.S. military assistance to the Congo.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-314-016
This folder contains an agenda, background materials, and Records of Actions of National Security Council (NSC) Standing Group meetings. Topics include nuclear weapons testing, relations between the United States and France, and proposed actions by the U.S. towards Algeria and the Congo.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-319a-002
This folder contains memoranda, telegrams, and letters between National Security Council staff member Samuel E. Belk and various persons. Topics include the treatment of Jewish persons in the Soviet Union, a request for President John F. Kennedy to meet with victims of the Hiroshima bombing to discuss nuclear testing, the Congo, peace keeping expenses in the United Nations (UN), and a request by African students in Bulgaria and other Bloc countries for assistance to transfer to Western European schools.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-318-002
This folder contains memoranda and indexes of materials compiled for President John F. Kennedy’s weekend reading. Topics include United States relations with the United Arab Republic (UAR) and Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser, Soviet Union, Berlin, trade between Yugoslavia and various countries, Laos, Congo, and a meeting between President Kennedy and British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-317-014
This folder contains summaries of meetings with President John F. Kennedy. Topics include wool textiles and international trade, a conflict in Yemen and its relations with Saudi Arabia and Egypt, European interest in a potential multilateral force, Congo, and an upcoming visit by King Hassan II of Morocco.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-333-011
This file contains copies of National Security Action Memoranda number 120 (NSAM 120) titled, “Intelligence on Operations in the Congo,” to Under Secretary of State George Ball from McGeorge Bundy, Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-331-027
This folder contains a copy of National Security Action Memoranda number 97 (NSAM 97) titled, “Use of U.S. Fighter Aircraft in the Congo,” to Secretary of State Dean Rusk from McGeorge Bundy, Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-329-001
This folder contains a memorandum from President John F. Kennedy to Secretary of State Dean Rusk and Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara in reference to National Security Action Memoranda number 26 (NSAM 26) regarding notification to the Departments of State and Defense of a decision by United States Ambassador to the Congo (Democratic Republic) Clare H. Timberlake to reverse the course of U.S. Navy ships.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-034-007
This folder contains Department of State cables regarding issues related to diplomatic and military issues in the Republic of the Congo.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-029-006
This folder contains reports, memoranda, and correspondence regarding the Republic of the Congo. Topics include the Congolese army and economy, as well as civil rights and racist violence against Black Americans in the United States.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-029-007
This folder contains reports, memoranda, and correspondence regarding the Republic of the Congo. Topics include the Congolese army and French military aid during the Congo crisis.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-034-008
This folder contains Department of State cables regarding issues related to diplomatic and military issues in the Republic of the Congo.