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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-325-012
This folder contains a report of a meeting of the Colombo Plan, an organization to stimulate economic development in Southeast Asia and other regional Pacific countries; and a statement on the United States foreign aid program titled, “A Program for the Decade of Development,” discussing long-term support to underdeveloped countries.
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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.