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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-036-004
This folder contains a press copy of President Kennedy's welcome address to President Urho Kekkonen of Finland at Andrews Air Force Base. The press copy also includes President Kekkonen's reply to President Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-035-054
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's toast to President Ibrahim Abboud of the Republic of the Sudan during a dinner held in the White House State Dining Room. In his speech the President pays tribute to the people of Africa and the Sudan. Materials in this folder include a draft, press copy (with President Abboud's reply), and an alternative version of the speech.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-035-043
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's welcome address to the President of Peru, Dr. Don Manuel Prado, at MATS Terminal in Washington National Airport. Materials in this folder include a reading copy and press copy (including President Prado''s reply) of the speech.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-034-011
This folder contains a press copy of President Kennedy's introduction of President Kwame Nkrumah of Ghana to the press in the White House Fish Room. The press copy also includes President Nkrumah's reply to President Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-034-010
This folder contains a press copy of President Kennedy's welcome address to President Kwame Nkrumah of Ghana at MATS Terminal in Washington National Airport. The press copy also includes President Nkrumah's reply to President Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-024-025
This folder contains correspondence collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, and consists of messages of condolence on the loss of the submarine USS Thresher, sent through the Department of State, to President Kennedy from foreign dignitaries and Heads of State. Copies of official Department of State translations and replies on behalf of the President are also included. Of note are messages to and from Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru of India, President Francisco Franco of Spain, and President Ngo Dinh Diem of the Republic of Vietnam. This folder contains some foreign language material.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-024-024
This folder contains correspondence collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, and consists of messages of condolence on the loss of the submarine USS Thresher, sent through the Department of State, to President Kennedy from foreign dignitaries and Heads of State. Copies of official Department of State translations and replies on behalf of the President are also included. Of note are messages to and from President Chiang Kai-shek of the Peoples Republic of China, Queen Elizabeth of Great Britain, President Charles de Gaulle of France, and President Heinrich Lubke of West Germany (Federal Republic). This folder contains some foreign language material.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-047-036
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning two speeches delivered during the visit of President Victor Paz Estenssoro of Bolivia. In both his remarks of welcome and toast to the Bolivian President, President Kennedy discusses the mission of the Alliance for Progress, and commends the Bolivian citizens for their advancements made as a part of this program. President Paz Estenssoro thanks the United States for their assistance through the Alliance for Progress, discusses the Bolivian National Revolution of 1952, and characterizes the current political climate in Latin American countries as one of instability. Materials in this folder include press copies of the two speeches.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-047-029
This folder contains a press copy of an exchange of toasts between President John F. Kennedy and Josip Broz Tito, President of Yugoslavia, during a luncheon in the State Dining Room of the White House. In his speech President Kennedy discusses Yugoslavia's struggle for independence, and shares his vision for a peaceful world of diverse, independent nations. President Tito discusses the commonalities between Yugoslavia and the United States, and explains his philosophy on cooperative international relations.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-047-028
This folder contains a press copy of an exchange of remarks between President John F. Kennedy and Josip Broz Tito, President of Yugoslavia, upon the latter's arrival on the South Lawn of the White House. In his remarks President Kennedy explains how international relations between countries with political or philosophical differences may be improved through reciprocal efforts to better understand one another.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-047-026
This folder contains a press copy of an exchange of toasts between President John F. Kennedy and Sean Lemass, Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland, during a dinner in the State Dining Room of the White House. In his remarks the President discusses the international significance of Ireland's struggle for independence. Prime Minister Lemass explains the unique status of small nations, and discusses President Kennedy's legacy in both American and Irish history.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-047-025
This folder contains a press copy of an exchange of remarks between President John F. Kennedy and Sean Lemass, Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland, upon the latter's arrival on the South Lawn of the White House. In his remarks the President discusses his recent trip to Ireland and the numerous contributions to society made by Americans of Irish descent. Prime Minister Lemass discusses the historical relationship between Ireland and the United States, noting a common struggle for independence and a shared dedication to the ideals of freedom and democracy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-047-014
This folder contains a press copy of an exchange of toasts between President John F. Kennedy and Haile Selassie I, Emperor of Ethiopia, during a luncheon held at the Woodmont County Club in Rockville, Maryland. In his remarks President Kennedy discusses the Emperor's leadership in Ethiopia and international organizations such as the United Nations. Emperor Haile Selassie discusses his hopes that increased cultural exchange between peoples of different nations will increase tolerance and understanding. The Emperor also compares current African efforts for unification to the American Civil Rights Movement.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-047-012
This folder contains a press copy of an exchange of toasts between President John F. Kennedy and Haile Selassie I, Emperor of Ethiopia, during a dinner held in the State Dining Room of the White House. In their remarks, both President Kennedy and Emperor Haile Selassie I discuss the historical relationship between Ethiopia and the United States.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-047-011
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning an exchange of remarks between President Kennedy and Haile Selassie I, Emperor of Ethiopia, upon the latter's arrival at Union Station in Washington, D.C. In his speech the President discusses the Emperor's leadership in Ethiopia and international organizations such as the United Nations. Emperor Haile Selassie discusses Ethiopia and the United States' share commitment to international peace in a time period of rapid innovation and modernization. Materials in this folder include a draft and press copy of the exchange of remarks.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-046-029
This folder contains a press copy of an exchange of toasts between President John F. Kennedy and Mohammed Zahir Shah, King of Afghanistan, during a luncheon held at the Embassy of Afghanistan in Washington, D.C. In his speech the President explains that although no formal alliance binds Afghanistan and the United States, the two countries share common domestic and foreign policy objectives.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-046-028
This folder contains a press copy of an exchange of toasts between President John F. Kennedy and Mohammed Zahir Shah, King of Afghanistan, during a dinner held in the State Dining Room of the White House. In their remarks both leaders discuss their country's desire to maintain national independence and international peace.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-046-027
This folder contains a press copy of President John F. Kennedy's remarks of welcome to Mohammed Zahir Shah and Humaira Begum, King and Queen of Afghanistan, on the South Lawn of the White House. The press copy also includes King Zahir Shah's response.
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JFKPOF-046-019
This folder contains a press copy of a telephone conversation between President John F. Kennedy and Sir Abubakar Rafawa Balewa, Prime Minister of Nigeria, during which the President invites the Prime Minister to visit the United States.
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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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JFKPOF-046-003
This folder contains a press copy of President John F. Kennedy's toast to Prime Minister Robert G. Menzies of Australia at a luncheon held in the State Dining Room of the White House. In his speech the President discusses Australia's contributions in World Wars I and II, and describes Prime Minister Menzies' instrumental role in relations between Australia and the United States. The press copy also includes Prime Minister Menzies' response.
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JFKPOF-045-044
This folder contains a press copy of President John F. Kennedy's remarks to Prime Minister Harold Macmillan upon his departure from Gatwick Airport in Gatwick, England. In his speech the President thanks the Prime Minister for his hospitality, and expresses his hopes for negotiations leading to the regulation of nuclear weapons.
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JFKPOF-045-043
This folder contains a press copy of President John F. Kennedy's remarks to Prime Minister Harold Macmillan upon arrival at Gatwick Airport in Gatwick, England. In his speech the President identifies two major issues which he hopes to examine during his visit: cooperative international relations and nuclear weapon regulation.
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JFKPOF-045-041
This folder contains a press copy of President John F. Kennedy's remarks to Irish President Eamon de Valera and Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Sean Lemass at Shannon Airport, thanking them and their constituents for the hospitality he received during his visit.