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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JWUF-02
Fulbirght discusses the 1961 “Muzzling the Military” memorandum limiting political activity by members of the military, several Foreign Agents Registration Act cases, United States relations with the Soviet Union, and an October 1963 trip to Arkansas that Fulbright took with John F. Kennedy, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-MVF-02
Forrestal discusses the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Maphilindo problem and Malaysian/Indonesian tension, and the significance of Nam Tha, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JCT-02
In this interview, he discusses conflicting policies on China, the Chinese food crisis and the “Food for Peace” campaign, and Sino-Soviet relations, among other issues.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-025-014
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate whether the United States should continue providing military aid to Angolan rebels led by Jonas Savimbi, while the Soviet Union provides aid to the Angolan government. The episode aired on Monday, October 29, 1990, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-022-010
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate low interest loans to the Soviet Union and a failed legislative amendment proposed by Senator Jesse Helms of North Carolina to offer similar low interest loans to American farmers. The episode aired on Monday, August 13, 1990, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-021-007
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate President Bush's position at the recent economic summit in Houston, Texas, that the U.S. should not unconditionally provide large amounts of economic aid to the Soviet Union. The episode aired on Wednesday, July 18, 1990, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-021-002
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate continuing U.S. military aid to Angola's guerrilla movement led by Jonas Savimbi, the Soviet Union's involvement with Angola, and the effect of recent developments in the Cold War. The episode aired on Wednesday, July 11, 1990, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-011-011
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate former President Richard M. Nixon's call for the United States and other countries to provide aid to the former Soviet republics to help ensure that the Cold War will not resume. The episode aired on Monday, April 6, 1992, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-26A-3
Sound recording of a telephone conversation held on August 19, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Under Secretary of State George W. Ball. They discuss foreign aid given to countries that engage in merchant shipping to Cuba. They also discuss foreign aid for India and negotiations with the Soviet Union on nuclear test inspections. They also discuss American troops in Europe and German officials’ views on the matter.Transcript included. This sound recording was originally recorded on Dictation Belt 26A, which contains additional sound recording(s) preceding and following this one. To hear all of the recordings on the Dictation Belt, see Digital Identifier: JFKPOF-TPH-26A, Title: Telephone recordings: Dictation Belt 26A.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-26A
Dictation Belt 26A contains six sound recordings. Item 26A.1 is a telephone conversation held on August 16, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Secretary of State Dean Rusk. In preparation for Secretary Rusk’s press conference, they discuss the prospect of answering a question about France and a treaty banning atmospheric nuclear weapons tests, later known as the Partial Test Ban Treaty (PTBT) or the Limited Test Ban Treaty (LTBT). The recording begins in mid-conversation, and machine noise follows the conversation. Item 26A.1A is a telephone conversation between Personal Secretary Evelyn Lincoln and a White House Operator. The operator brings Lincoln up to date on President John F. Kennedy’s recent telephone calls. Machine noise follows the conversation. Item 26A.2 is a telephone conversation held on August 16, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson. They discuss the possibility of appointing United States Ambassador to Costa Rica Raymond L. Telles to a new position. They also discuss the prospects of political problems in California, where Latin American groups could resent a perceived favoritism in appointments given to Texans. The recording begins in mid-conversation. Item 26A.3 is a telephone conversation held on August 19, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Under Secretary of State George W. Ball. They discuss foreign aid given to countries that engage in merchant shipping to Cuba. They also discuss foreign aid for India and negotiations with the Soviet Union on nuclear test inspections. They also discuss American troops in Europe and German officials’ views on the matter. Item 26A.4 is a brief telephone exchange between President John F. Kennedy and Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy. Attorney General Kennedy asks to visit President Kennedy to review an unidentified matter. Item 26A.5 is a brief fragment of a telephone conversation between President John F. Kennedy and an unidentified man. The recording is noisy and ends abruptly. The full conversation (including this fragment) is recorded on Dictation Belt 26B.Transcript included. Each item listed above is also available individually as an excerpt derived from this full-length digitized recording. See Related Records for more information.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-144
Sound recording of the President’s News Conference of November 20, 1962 (News Conference 45). The President begins the press conference with an update on the Cuban Missile Crisis, stating that Soviet Prime Minister Nikita Khrushchev would withdraw IL-28 bomber planes in Cuba within 30 days and that the naval quarantine of Cuba was lifted as a result of the withdrawal. The President then announces the signing of Executive Order 11063, which prevented discrimination in housing facilities owned or operated by the federal government, and the creation of the Committee on Equal Opportunity in Housing. The President also announces advances in northeast India by the Chinese, and the deployment of a team headed by Assistant Secretary of State W. Averell Harriman to determine India’s military assistance needs. Following these statements the President answers questions from the press on a variety of topics including Cuba, information policies between the press and the government, Executive Order 11063, and the current situation between India and China.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-004
Sound recording of the President's News Conference of January 25, 1961 (News Conference 1). President Kennedy begins the press conference with a statement concerning the scheduling of the Geneva negotiations for a nuclear test ban. He then announces that the United States Government has decided to increase famine relief for the Congo and that the Soviet Union has released two members from the crew of the United States Air Force RB-47 aircraft. Following the announcements the President answers questions from the press on a variety of topics including United States policy on nuclear disarmament negotiations, diplomatic relations with Cuba, and communications with Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-006-012
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate U.S. humanitarian aid to the Soviet Union to help rebuild after the Cold War and to make the countries long-term allies. The episode aired on Thursday, December 5, 1991, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-005-006
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate U.S. humanitarian aid and influence in support of the Soviet Union during its period of economic reform. The episode aired on Friday, November 1, 1991, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-003-015
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate the peace process in the Middle East between Israel and its Arab neighbors, particularly President Bush's proposal to delay financial loans to Israel until a full peace conference begins. They also comment on Israel expanding housing into the West Bank, and Jews from the Soviet Union immigrating to Israel. The episode aired on Tuesday, September 24, 1991, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-036-010
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate whether the Soviet Union should be invited to join the International Monetary Fund (IMF) or offered direct financial help. The episode aired on Monday, July 8, 1991, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Moving image
United States Government Agencies Collection
USG-01-25-2
Motion picture of President John F. Kennedy's News Conference of January 25, 1961 (News Conference 1). President Kennedy begins the press conference with a statement concerning the scheduling of the Geneva negotiations for a nuclear test ban. He then announces that the United States Government has decided to increase famine relief for the Congo and that the Soviet Union has released two members from the crew of the United States Air Force RB-47 aircraft. Following the announcements the President answers questions from the press on a variety of topics including United States policy on nuclear disarmament negotiations, diplomatic relations with Cuba, and communications with Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev. This is the second of two versions.This is a recording by the United States Information Agency (USIA) and the White House Army Signal Agency (WHASA).
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-116a-011
This file contains memoranda and Department of State telegrams regarding Iran. Topics include the political climate, United States aid to Iran, and relations between Iran and various countries. Of note is a letter from President John F. Kennedy to the Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi regarding relations between the U.S. and Soviet Union, and disarmament.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-159-015
This folder contains Department of State cables and memoranda regarding Spain. Topics include the renegotiation of United States military bases in Spain, U.S. and Soviet Union military aid to Morocco, Spanish territories in Africa and relations with Morocco, and the death of Spanish Ambassador to the U.S. Mariano Yturralde.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-060
This file contains copies of speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Bowling Green, Kentucky during his 1960 presidential campaign. Topics include farm policy, the achievement gap between the United States and Soviet Union in natural resource development and industrial production, U.S. foreign policy in Africa, and a need for a multi-national development loan fund to provide education programs and economic aid to emerging African nations. Also included are press releases from the Democratic National Committee containing the speeches.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-024
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given before the Polish American Congress in Chicago, Illinois during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he outlines a seven point foreign policy program to strengthen relations between the United States and Poland, including measures to advance and protect the cause of freedom in Poland and other Eastern European countries under control of the Soviet Union.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-014
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at the Rochester Community War Memorial in Rochester, New York during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he discusses relations between the United States and Soviet Union, and a need to re-establish the U.S. as a world leader to fight the growing threat of communism and ensure freedom for all people.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-306-008
This folder contains briefing papers for President John F. Kennedy's press conference of November 14, 1963 (News Conference 64). Topics include foreign aid, disarmament, the Cold War, Vietnam, and Peru. Additional briefing papers concern the Soviet Union including travel restrictions of Soviet citizens in the United States, trade with the Soviet Bloc, the Soviet military in Cuba, and incidents on the Autobahn near Berlin.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-323-007
This folder contains memoranda from Walt Rostow, Deputy Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs and later Chairman of the Policy Planning Council in the Department of State, to President John F. Kennedy and McGeorge Bundy, Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs. Topics include foreign aid, speech theme suggestions for the President, policy towards the Communist Bloc, and a proposal for domestic and foreign economic policy. Also included in this folder is a transcript of a “Meet the Press” interview with Rostow discussing nuclear weapons, the Soviet Union, Laos, Vietnam, and communism.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-322-009
This folder contains memoranda from Robert W. Komer of the National Security Council (NSC) to various persons including McGeorge Bundy, Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs. Topics include negotiations between the Netherlands and Indonesia about the independence of West New Guinea; the potential sale of Soviet Union MiG aircraft to India; a civil air agreement between Sudan and the Soviet Union; foreign aid; and a visit by Archbishop Makarios III, President of the Republic of Cyprus.