Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-070-004
This folder contains telegrams regarding the influence of the Soviet Union on Finland and the impact on other nations, particularly Norway, Sweden, and Denmark; elections in Finland; a defector from the Soviet embassy in Helsinki; and a proposed revision to the Finnish Peace Treaty that would allow Finland to acquire guided missile weapons. Also included in this folder is correspondence between President John F. Kennedy and Finnish President Urho Kekkonen on the anniversary of Finland’s independence and congratulatory remarks on the re-election of President Kekkonen.