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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-111-017
This folder contains telegrams and copies of letters between Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, President John F. Kennedy, and British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan regarding India-China border conflicts, air defense for India, and discussions between India and Pakistan on Kashmir.
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JFKNSF-111-016
This folder contains telegrams and copies of letters from Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru to President John F. Kennedy and President of Pakistan Muhammad Ayub Khan regarding Chinese military forces and attacks on the Indian border.
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JFKNSF-107-022
This file contains telegrams and memoranda regarding the conflict between India and China, United States military aid to India, relations between India and Pakistan, military policy of Indian Minister of Defense V.K. Krishna Menon, and a meeting between President John F. Kennedy and Indian Ambassador to the U.S. B.K. Nehru.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-107-020
This file contains telegrams and memoranda regarding the conflict between India and China, United States military aid to India, and relations between India and Pakistan. Also included in this folder is a report on Indian Minister of Defense V.K. Krishna Menon's political position on domestic issues.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-073-005
This file contains Department of State telegrams regarding France, including relations with Great Britain, Algeria, Eastern Europe, Morocco, and communist China; and development of agricultural policy under the European Economic Community (EEC).
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-026-008
This folder contains material related to the food crisis in China. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, and reports on the potential sale of surplus grains to China and the food situation implications on United States policy. Also included are several CIA Economic Intelligence Memorandums on the food situation in China.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-322-013
This folder contains memoranda from Robert W. Komer of the National Security Council (NSC) to McGeorge Bundy, Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs. Topics include relations between United States and Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Republic (UAR), and China and India; Yemen; and aid to Greece.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-318-003
This folder contains memoranda and indexes of materials compiled for President John F. Kennedy’s weekend reading. Topics include various matters regarding Cuba, United States policy towards Middle Eastern countries, Communist China, disarmament, France, Berlin, and the Soviet Union.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-326-006
This folder contains memoranda, a lecture, and a paper by Brigadier General Edward Lansdale on unconventional warfare operations by communist countries including the Soviet Union and China.
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JFKNSF-319a-006
This folder contains a memorandum by Chester Bowles, President John F. Kennedy’s Special Representative for Asian, African, and Latin American Affairs, titled, “U.S. Policies in the Far East: Review and Recommendations, ” regarding United States policy towards Communist China; non-communist Asia; Sino-Soviet relations; and military situations in Laos, Vietnam, and Taiwan.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-319a-005
This folder contains materials from Chester Bowles, President John F. Kennedy’s Special Representative for Asian, African, and Latin American Affairs, consisting of a proposal to send Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs W. Averell Harriman to the Soviet Union on a diplomatic mission, and notes on the food shortage crisis in China and suggestions for a solution.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-312-007
This folder contains memoranda of agendas and outcomes of weekly luncheon meetings held by the National Security Council. Topics include the Operations Coordinating Board and organizational responsibility agreements; civil aviation from the Soviet Union; the commissary and PX (postal exchange) in Athens, Greece; the Soviet direction probe Venus; and anticipation of nuclear tests by communist China.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-312-006
This folder contains letters and memoranda between Adlai Stevenson, United States Ambassador to the United Nations (UN); President John F. Kennedy; and McGeorge Bundy, Special Assistant to the President on National Security Affairs, regarding Chinese representation in the UN, disarmament, atmospheric testing of nuclear weapons, and a nuclear test ban treaty.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-312-005
This folder contains correspondence between Adlai Stevenson, United States Ambassador to the United Nations (UN), and President John F. Kennedy regarding U.S. delegates, Chinese representation in the UN, disarmament, atmospheric testing of nuclear weapons, and Portuguese territories in Africa.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-340-009
This file contains copies of National Security Action Memoranda number 223 (NSAM 223) titled, “Appraisal of Sino-Indian Situation,” to Secretary of State Dean Rusk, Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara, and Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) John McCone from McGeorge Bundy, Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs.
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JFKNSF-026-007
This folder contains material related to the food crisis in China. Materials primarily consist of reports on the food situation in China, as well as the potential offering of surplus food by the United States.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-022-001
This folder contains a draft report titled, "Strategic Framework for Rethinking China Policy."
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JFKNSF-310-010
This folder contains memoranda regarding the 16th meeting of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly. Topics include outer space, disarmament, an economic initiative, and the UN as an international peacekeeper. Also included in this folder are a memorandum and responses by country concerning Chinese representation in the UN, and a list of chiefs of state planning to attend the meeting.
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JFKNSF-321-024
This folder contains memoranda from Robert W. Komer of the National Security Council (NSC) to McGeorge Bundy, Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs. Topics include nuclear weapons test resumptions by the Soviet Union, representation of China (Peoples Republic) in the United Nations (UN), United States policy towards Outer Mongolia, and Berlin.
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JFKNSF-321-020
This folder contains memoranda from Robert W. Komer of the National Security Council (NSC) to various persons including President John F. Kennedy and McGeorge Bundy, Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, regarding the representation of China (Peoples Republic) in the United Nations (UN), Indonesia, and a review of the national security policy. Also included in this folder is a draft paper by Komer on the United States policy towards China.
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JFKNSF-410-004
This file contains memoranda and a report assessing China’s nuclear weapon capabilities, as well as outlining United States military and political strategy to address national security risks posed by China’s nuclear armament.
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JFKNSF-242-004
This folder include material related to President John F. Kennedy's proposed trip to Asian and Pacific nations (referred to as the "Far East"), with possible visits to the Republic of China, Australia, Japan, Taiwan, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Malaya.