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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JCPW-01
In this interview they discuss their article in Look magazine; personal recollections of President John F. Kennedy's [JFK] assassination; working on JFK’s 1960 presidential campaign; JFK’s campaigning style; JFK’s relationship with the press, White House staff, and his family; and JFK’s trips to Nassau, Europe, and Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson’s ranch, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-DFB-01
Barnes discusses meetings between John F. Kennedy (JFK) and Latin American heads of state, JFK’s relationship with Latin American leaders including Rómulo Betancourt of Venezuela and Arturo Frondizi of Argentina, and JFK’s assassination, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-CRB-01
Burrows discusses his relations with Honduran President Ramon Villeda Morales and with General Oswaldo Lopez Arellano, the man who overthrew Villeda Morales; Villeda Morales’ 1962 visit to the U.S.; the Bay of Pigs invasion and Honduras’ relations with Cuba; and General Lopez’ 1963 coup d’état; among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JUB-01
Bosch discusses coups and revolutions in Cuba, Brazil, and other Latin American countries; the United States’ relationship with the Dominican Republic; and the Alliance for Progress, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-RFK-02
In this interview Robert F. Kennedy [RFK] discusses the 1961 Berlin crisis; American forces, military and diplomatic, in Germany; John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] recommendation for Americans to have fallout shelters; nuclear testing; problems with the Department of State; the start of the conflict in Vietnam, 1961; the Department of Justice under RFK and organized crime; RFK’s difficult relationship with J. Edgar Hoover; the wiretapping bill; new federal judgeships in 1961 and other presidential appointments; the Alliance for Progress; Red China; crises during JFK’s presidency and how he was an optimist; RFK’s move for an income tax increase during the Berlin crisis; RFK’s disagreements with President JFK; indecisiveness over picking JFK’s running mate, 1960; the missile gap; fighting and UN operations in the Congo; Nikita S. Khrushchev’s speeches; RFK’s 1962 trip to Japan, Indonesia, Germany, and other countries; the release of Allen L. Pope; Dutch disputes in Southeast Asia; the 1961 crisis in the Dominican Republic and the assassination of Rafael Leonidas Trujillo Molina; the 1962 disarmament conference in Geneva; Edward M. Kennedy’s 1962 campaign for U.S. Senate; the Kennedy family national and political reputation; the Justice Department under RFK and civil rights; and the 1962 steel crisis, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-RFK-01
In this interview Robert F. Kennedy [RFK] discusses beginning John F. Kennedy's [JFK] presidential Administration with no political obligations; carefully picking Cabinet members, specifically Secretaries of State, Defense, and Treasury; RFK’s decision on what role to play in JFK’s Administration; JFK’s unhappiness with Dean Rusk as Secretary of State; JFK’s advisers and other presidential appointments; Cabinet meetings; Department of Justice organization under RFK; the first 100 days of the Kennedy Administration; the role of the Vice President, according to RFK; JFK’s relationship with Lyndon B. Johnson and why JFK put Johnson on the ticket in 1960; what JFK was most concerned with as President; domestic programs versus foreign affairs in the Kennedy Administration; Joseph P. Kennedy, Sr.’s role during JFK’s presidency; the Bay of Pigs, the aftermath, and its effect on JFK; how JFK approached problems as President; dealing with Georgi Bolshakov; negotiating with the Soviet Union in Vienna, over Laos and Cuba, etc.; JFK’s relationship with foreign heads of state; State Department staff and U.S. Ambassadors; the military coup in Vietnam; the Berlin crisis of the summer of 1961 and the Berlin Wall; RFK’s 1961 trip to the Ivory Coast; and Soviet and American nuclear testing, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JOFF-01
In this written statement Figueres discusses his memories of John F. Kennedy [JFK], the Bay of Pigs invasion, the Social Democratic Movement in Latin America, JFK’s assassination, the Alliance for Progress, and attending JFK’s funeral, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-TEM-02
This interview focuses on relations with Latin America during the Kennedy administration, John F. Kennedy’s meetings with Latin American heads of state, and official visits to Latin America, among other issues.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-233-002
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s toast to President Víctor Paz Estenssoro of Bolivia during a luncheon held in the State Dining Room of the White House. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the mission of the Alliance for Progress to improve social, political, and economic conditions in the Western hemisphere.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-233-001
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks of welcome to President Víctor Paz Estenssoro of Bolivia on the White House South Lawn. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the mission of the Alliance for Progress, and commends the Bolivian citizens for their advancements made as part of this initiative.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-171-004
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s toast at a luncheon held in the United States Ambassador's residence in San José, Costa Rica. In his remarks President Kennedy compliments the interdependence of Central American countries and the United States.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-171-002
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks opening the Presidents' Conference held at the Teatro Nacional in San José, Costa Rica. In his speech the President discusses the significance of the Alliance for Progress, noting the recent accomplishments made in the fields of trade, finance, and housing and proposing future programs related to education, industrialization, and crop diversification.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-165-004
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s toast to President of Venezuela Romulo Betancourt in the White House Private Dining Room. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the material inadequacy but philosophical soundness of the Alliance for Progress, noting that the United States has recently ignored Latin America while paying undo attention to the state of affairs in European nations.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-155-004
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s welcome address to Chilean President Jorge Alesandri. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the mission of the Alliance for Progress, and thanks the Chilean citizens for their support during the Cuban Missile Crisis.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-145-009
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s welcome address to Dr. Ramón Villeda Morales, President of Honduras, on the White House South Lawn. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the Alliance for Progress and how the program will respond to the current situation in Cuba.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-065-001
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s address at a dinner held at San Carlos Palace in Bogotá, Colombia. In his speech President Kennedy commends the progressive efforts of Colombian President Alberto Lleras Camargo, and discusses the goals of the Alliance for Progress in strengthening Pan-American relations.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-06-30-C
KN19
Moving image
United States Government Agencies Collection
USG-01-A
Motion picture covering President John F. Kennedy's trip to Venezuela and Colombia in December 1961, and it also attempts to show the early success of President Kennedy's "Alliance for Progress" in these South American nations. Included is footage of President Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy's tour of Venezuela and visit with Venezuelan President Romulo Betancourt. President Kennedy makes remarks concerning a land program and the First Lady makes remarks in Spanish. Also included is footage of President Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy's tour of Colombia and appearances with President Alberto Lleras Camargo. President Kennedy makes remarks at a state dinner.Presented by: United States Information Service (USIS).
Produced by: Movietone.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-039-007
This folder contains a press copy of President John F. Kennedy's toast to then President-elect Dr. Guillermo Leon Valencia of the Republic of Colombia at a luncheon held in the White House Family Dining Room. The press copy also includes then President-elect Valencia's response, in which he discusses the Alliance for Progress.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-037-036
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's toast at the State luncheon in honor of President João Goulart of Brazil held in the White House State Dining Room. In his speech the President welcomes the Brazilian President to the White House and discusses the historical relationship between Brazil and the United States. Materials in this folder include a draft and press copy of the speech, in addition to a memorandum with talking points. The press copy of the speech includes President Goulart's response.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-037-035
This folder contains a press copy and two reading copies of President John F. Kennedy's remarks to President João Goulart of Brazil upon arrival at Andrews Air Force Base. In his speech the President discusses the goals of the Alliance for Progress and the history of relations between Brazil and the United States. The press copy also includes President Goulart's response.
Textual folder
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.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-112-009
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning Brazil. Topics include a visit to the United States by President of Brazil João Goulart, a school in Rio de Janeiro named after President Kennedy, and the signing of the Northeast Program Agreement under the Alliance for Progress. Also included in this folder is correspondence between President Kennedy and President Goulart. This folder contains some foreign language material.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-055-012
This folder contains background material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, for the President's News Conference of March 7, 1962 (News Conference 26). Materials consist of briefing papers for the President on domestic and foreign affairs and national security. Topics of the briefing papers include Berlin negotiations, Vietnam, visits to the United States by foreign officials and heads of state, and the Alliance for Progress.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-043-018
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning an exchange of toasts between President Kennedy and President Luis Somoza of Nicaragua at a stag luncheon held in the United States Ambassador's residence in San Jose, Costa Rica. In his remarks President Kennedy compliments the interdependence of Central American countries, and President Somoza describes President Kennedy as a kindred spirit devoted to the improvement of social, political, and economic conditions in Central America. Materials in this folder include memoranda, a draft, and a press copy of the speech, in addition to a dinner menu with handwritten notations by the President.