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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-116a-011
This file contains memoranda and Department of State telegrams regarding Iran. Topics include the political climate, United States aid to Iran, and relations between Iran and various countries. Of note is a letter from President John F. Kennedy to the Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi regarding relations between the U.S. and Soviet Union, and disarmament.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-116a-010
This file contains Department of State telegrams regarding Iran. Topics include the political climate, United States aid to Iran, and relations between Iran and various countries. Of note is a draft message from President John F. Kennedy to the Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi regarding relations between the U.S. and Soviet Union, and disarmament. Also included is a Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Special Report titled, "Shah's Reforms to be Given Election Test in Iran."
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-425-002
This folder contains a briefing book compiled in preparation for a state visit by Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. The briefing book contains talking papers for President John F. Kennedy and Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara, an itinerary, background materials on aid to Iran and Iran’s foreign relations, and biographical profiles of Iranian officials.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-424-002
This folder contains memoranda, letters, and telegrams regarding the political and social climate in Iran. Topics include Prime Minister of Iran Ali Amini, the leadership of the Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, United States assistance to Iran for civic programs and the Military Assistance Program (MAP), Iran’s Third Plan for economic development, a proposed visit to the U.S. by the Shah, and Iran’s internal security organizations. Also included in this folder is an evaluation of the social and economic development program in Iran by Maurice J. Williams, Deputy Director of USOM/Iran (United States Operations Misson).