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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-046-006
This folder contains a press copy of President John F. Kennedy's toast to Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere, President of the Republic of Tanganyika (later known as Tanzania), at a luncheon held in the State Dining Room of the White House. In his speech President Kennedy discusses President Nyerere's leadership in Africa's rapid period of transition from imperialist colonies to nation-states. The press copy also includes President Nyerere's response, in which he explains why he frequently associates the United States with the concept of freedom.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-046-004
This folder contains a press copy of President John F. Kennedy's remarks of welcome to Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere, President of the Republic of Tanganyika (later known as Tanzania), on the South Lawn of the White House. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the difficulties of building a cohesive society after independence from foreign rule has been achieved. The press copy also includes President Nyerere's response.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-124a-003
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the Republic of Tanganyika (later known as Tanzania). Materials in this folder include a copy of Tanganyika's three-year economic development program, correspondence between President Kennedy and Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere, President of the Republic of Tanganyika, press releases of President Kennedy's remarks regarding the Republic's independence from the United Kingdom, and memoranda from Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, Under Secretary of State George W. Ball, and Special Assistant to the President and National Security Advisor McGeorge Bundy regarding foreign aid to Tanganyika and President Nyerere's visit to the United States. This folder also contains materials concerning President Nyerere's visit to Washington, D.C., including briefing papers, itineraries, and guest lists for luncheons.