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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-305-020
This folder contains a press release and drafts for a speech given by President Kennedy to the 18th General Assembly of the United Nations (UN). In his speech the President discusses the recently signed treaty banning atmospheric, space, and underwater nuclear weapons tests (later known as the Partial Test Ban Treaty or Limited Test Ban Treaty), and explains that the task of maintaining peace must be shared by all nations. President Kennedy also proposes ways for the United Nations to increase and improve their efforts in developing countries, specifically focusing on health, human rights, agriculture, communication, and the environment. Also included in this folder are telegrams regarding international media reaction to the President's speech.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-305-012
This folder contains a collection of memoranda titled "United States Strategy at the 16th GA," containing background information for a meeting of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly. Topics include disarmament, Africa, the Soviet Union, the UN in space, foreign affairs, and the UN as an international peacekeeper.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-305-007
This folder contains telegrams and memoranda regarding President John F. Kennedy's speech before the United Nations (UN) General Assembly, and a draft of the speech by Arthur Schlesinger, Special Assistant to the President. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the crisis in Berlin, the Soviet Union's resumption of nuclear weapons testing, disarmament, and essential elements needed to achieve international peace.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-305-006
This folder contains outlines, memoranda, and drafts for a speech given by President John F. Kennedy before the United Nations (UN) General Assembly. In his speech President Kennedy discusses international relations, Berlin, disarmament, economic programs, and the importance of the UN as peacekeepers. Also included in this folder is a draft of remarks by President Kennedy to the American people regarding the crisis in Berlin, the Soviet Union's resumption of atmospheric nuclear testing, and disarmament.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-308-007
This folder includes a paper by the United States Arms Control and Disarmament Agency concerning a potential arrangement between the United States and Soviet Union for the placement of weapons of mass destruction in space; and drafts of resolutions, declarations, and agreements by the U.S., Soviet Union, and United Nations regarding the weapons in space.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-307-010
This folder contains memoranda and drafts regarding procedures for handling space vehicle fragments, inaccuracies in submissions to the United Nations (UN) Space Registry by the Soviet Union, policy issues regarding the 1964 Federal budget and the space program, a draft of a speech on space given by Senator Albert Gore, United States policy on space, and policy regarding the astronauts of Project MERCURY. Also included in this folder is an issue of the Department of State’s publication Bulletin containing a statement by Adlai Stevenson, U.S. Ambassador to the UN, on the Dryden-Blagonravov Agreement, a cooperative program between the Soviet Union and U.S. for exploration in the fields of meteorology, world geomagnetic survey, and satellite telecommunications.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-312-004
This folder contains cable telegrams from Adlai Stevenson, United States Ambassador to the United Nations (UN); Dean Rusk, Secretary of State; and other officials concerning activities, operations, and issues of the UN. Topics include discussions with the Soviet Union delegation on UN financing; Portuguese territories in Africa; UN Security Council elections; outer space; Chinese representation in the UN; and nuclear weapons including test ban negotiations, proposals for denuclearized zones, and disarmament. Also included in this folder are weekly summaries of the 18th session of the UN General Assembly.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-312-001
This folder contains cable telegrams from Adlai Stevenson, United States Ambassador to the United Nations (UN); Thomas K. Finlettter, U.S. Ambassador to NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization); George Ball, Under Secretary of State; and other officials concerning activities, operations, and issues of the UN and NATO. Topics include the Soviet Union; the appointment of an interim UN Secretary-General; economic development for the UN; colonialism; the 16th session of the UN General Assembly; and talks between the United States, United Kingdom, and France on UN matters.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-311-011
This folder contains memoranda regarding the Soviet Union's dissatisfaction with the United Nations (UN) scale of assessments for shared expenses, the first session of the Committee of 24 (also known as the Special Committee on Decolonization), a UN conference on trade and development, a vote in the UN on racial discrimination, and a meeting between President John F. Kennedy and René Maheu, Director-General of UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization). Also included in this folder are weekly reviews and forecasts of developments in the 18th session of the UN General Assembly.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-311-010
This folder contains a memorandum of conversation between President John F. Kennedy; Adlai Stevenson, United States Ambassador to the United Nations (UN); and others regarding the President’s speech and U.S. strategy at the upcoming 18th session of the UN General Assembly. Also included in this folder is a list of expected appointments for President Kennedy with heads of government, chiefs of state, and foreign ministers; a copy of a speech given by Soviet Union Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrei Gromyko at the plenary meeting of the 18th UN General Assembly; and a draft of President Kennedy’s UN speech.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-311-008
This folder contains materials regarding the upcoming 18th session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly. Topics include President John F. Kennedy’s attendance, United States strategy, and potential tactics of the Soviet Union on certain issues. Also included in this folder is President Kennedy’s report to Congress on U.S. participation in the UN during 1962.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-311-004
This folder contains telegrams and memoranda regarding United States policies and strategy for the 17th meeting of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly; a presentation given by Adlai Stevenson, U.S. Ambassador to the UN, to the National Security Council discussing the perception of the U.S. in the UN; and policies of the Soviet Union on major issues such as Berlin, disarmament, and space. Also included in this folder is the text of a speech given by Ambassador Stevenson calling for development in the 1960s to combat poverty, ignorance, and disease.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-405-009
This folder contains memoranda to President John F. Kennedy on various topics including the United Nations General Assembly meeting and negotiations with the Soviet Union on Berlin.