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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-309-003
This folder contains a memorandum regarding United States bargaining authority and tariff negotiations in Geneva, Switzerland. Also included in this folder are lists of products for potential inclusion in tariff negotiations between the U.S., EEC (European Economic Community), and the United Kingdom.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-322-020
This folder contains a report to President John F. Kennedy from Richard E. Neustadt, advisor to the President, titled, "Skybolt and Nassau: American Policy-Making and Anglo-American Relations," discussing the Skybolt missile program cancellation and a meeting on nuclear weapons testing treaties held in Nassau, Bahamas between the United States and Great Britain.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-322-019
This folder contains memoranda from Richard E. Neustadt, advisor to John F. Kennedy, regarding staffing issues and the transition into the White House, including a memo discussing President Franklin Roosevelt’s staffing of the White House, and approaches for various departments and agencies. Also included in this folder are memoranda from Neustadt to President Kennedy on numerous administrative policies, Great Britain and the European Common Market, and a study of the Skybolt missile program and its subsequent cancellation.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-314-008
This folder contains an agenda, background memoranda, a summary, a list of attendees, and a Record of Actions for meeting number 514 of the National Security Council (NSC) discussing United States policy towards India and a proposed shared commitment with Great Britain to provide air defense for India if Communist China should attack.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-314-002
This folder contains an agenda, background memoranda, a list of attendees, and a Record of Action for meeting number 508 of the National Security Council (NSC) wherein President John F. Kennedy discusses national security issues. Topics include Cuba; France, Great Britain, and a multilateral nuclear force; United States trade negotiations; foreign aid; and the economy. Of note is a meeting summary containing the President’s handwritten notes. Also included in this folder is a transcript of a news conference held by White House Press Secretary Pierre Salinger.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-318-005
This folder contains memoranda and indexes of materials compiled for President John F. Kennedy’s weekend reading. Topics include various matters regarding Canada, the Soviet Union, Great Britain, a multilateral nuclear weapons force (MLF), Cuba, and Asia. Also included in this folder is a memorandum in preparation for President Kennedy’s meeting with Vice Chancellor Ludwig Erhard of West Germany.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-317-026
This folder contains a draft of the test ban treaty and summaries of meetings regarding the test ban treaty negotiations between the United States, Soviet Union, and Great Britain; potential French reaction to the treaty; and instructions for Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs W. Averell Harriman in his communication with members of the Russian delegation.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-317-025
This folder contains a draft of a letter from President John F. Kennedy to President of France Charles de Gaulle regarding test ban treaty negotiations between the United States, Soviet Union, and Great Britain. Also included in this folder is a summary of a meeting discussing the test ban treaty, revisions to the letter to President de Gaulle, and potential French reaction to the treaty.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-317-024
This folder contains summaries of meetings regarding a trip by Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs W. Averell Harriman to the Soviet Union to participate in nuclear test ban treaty negotiations. Of note is a letter from President John F. Kennedy to British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan. Also included in this folder are drafts of a non-aggression pact and a test ban treaty by the Soviet Union and the United States.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-317-023
This folder contains a meeting summary, memorandum, and a paper by the Arms Control and Disarmament Agency (ACDA) regarding the United States position on a nuclear test ban treaty with the Soviet Union and Great Britain.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-317-022
This folder contains summaries of meetings regarding the implementation of decisions made in the Nassau Agreement between the United States and Great Britain on nuclear weapons programs, and U.S. aerial reconnaissance over Cuba.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-317-012
This folder contains summaries of meetings with President John F. Kennedy discussing the potential creation of a multilateral nuclear force and European interest, particularly Germany and France. Also included in this folder is a paper by the Arms Control and Disarmament Agency (ACDA) regarding the recommended United States position on a nuclear test ban treaty in preparation for negotiations with the Soviet Union in Geneva.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-317-011
This folder contains summaries of meetings with President John F. Kennedy regarding nuclear weapons programs and implementation of the Nassau Agreement, including the sale of Polaris missiles to Great Britain, French reaction to the agreement, and the possibility of a multilateral nuclear force. Additional subjects include aerial reconnaissance over Cuba and suggested resumption of bilateral talks between the United States and Soviet Union regarding Berlin.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-317-009
This folder contains summaries of meetings with President John F. Kennedy. Topics include the Pathet Lao and the threat of communism in Laos, nuclear weapons testing and disarmament, and Berlin. Also included in this folder is a memorandum of a conversation between President Kennedy, French Minister of Culture André Malraux, French Ambassador to the United States Hervé Alphand, and others discussing French resistance to the admittance of Great Britain into the Common Market, U.S. attitude towards nuclear weapons for France, and the U.S. presence in Europe.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-327-004
This folder contains memoranda to and from Arthur Schlesinger, Special Assistant to the President, on various issues including the United States economy, and Great Britain and the Common Market. Also included in this folder is a memorandum of a conversation between Schlesinger and Rogelio Frigerio, advisor to President of Argentina Arturo Frondizi, discussing the Argentine economy, Alliance for Progress, and the removal of President Frondizi from office.
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JFKNSF-327-001
This folder contains memoranda to and from Arthur Schlesinger, Special Assistant to the President, on various topics including an amendment to Executive Orders 10501 and 10816 for the automatic declassification of documents, the appointment of Rajeshwar Dayal as the United Nations (UN) Special Representative to Congo and its effect on United States and India relations, and a proposal to counteract the Soviet Union propaganda phrase of “peaceful coexistence.” Also included in this folder is a memorandum from Schlesinger to President John F. Kennedy titled, “How to Organize an Intelligence Service: Implications of the British Example.”
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JFKNSF-325-010
This folder contains a memorandum of conversation between officials of the United States and Great Britain discussing issues between the Inner Six countries of the European Economic Community (EEC) and the Outer Seven countries of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA); remarks by Senator John Sherman Cooper in support of President John F. Kennedy’s foreign aid program; and an outline study titled, “Sharing the Cost of International Security.”
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JFKNSF-335-014
This file contains a copy of National Security Action Memoranda number 135 (NSAM 135) titled, "British Guiana," to Secretary of State Dean Rusk from President John F. Kennedy.
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JFKNSF-321-004
This folder contains letters and memoranda regarding an article by Henry Kissinger, consultant to the National Security Council (NSC), titled, “NATO’s Nuclear Dilemma,” discussing United States-European nuclear policy and a proposed multilateral force (MLF) within NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization). Also included in this folder are memoranda of conversations between Kissinger and various French, German, and British officials discussing foreign relations, nuclear weapons policies, and various other topics.
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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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JFKNSF-340-004
This file contains a draft and a copy of National Security Action Memoranda number 218 (NSAM 218) titled, “Implementation of the Nassau Agreements," to Secretary of State Dean Rusk and Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara from McGeorge Bundy, Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs.
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JFKNSF-331-006
This folder contains a copy of National Security Action Memoranda number 76 (NSAM 76) titled, “UK Membership in Common Market,” to Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs George Ball from President John F. Kennedy.
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JFKNSF-241-008
This folder contains material documenting President John F. Kennedy's trip to the United Kingdom, including arrangements for travel and housing for the President's party, as well as preparations for meetings between President Kennedy and Prime Minister Harold Macmillan of the United Kingdom. Of note is a handwritten letter from Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom.
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JFKNSF-240-009
This folder contains memoranda of conversations from John F. Kennedy's meetings with the leaders of Germany, the United Kingdom, and Italy during his trip to Europe. The folder also includes memoranda of conversations between Secretary of State Dean Rusk and various officials of the German, British, and Italian governments.
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JFKNSF-240-008
This folder contains memoranda of conversations from John F. Kennedy's meetings with the leaders of Germany, Ireland, the United Kingdom, and Italy during his trip to Europe.