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Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1961-05-03-C
ST02, KN03
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-GWB-03
Ball discusses U.S. military involvement in Laos and Vietnam in the early 1960s, the crisis in the Congo following secession of Katanga Province, and the development of U.S. foreign policy towards Africa, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-ROWK-01
In this interview Komer discusses John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] stance on U.S. foreign policy during his presidency; JFK’s affinity for preventive diplomacy; comparisons between JFK and previous Presidents on foreign policy focus; JFK’s intellectual curiosity and “flair for detail,” and his willingness to make the unpopular decision, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-TSE-01
Estes discusses his appointment as Ambassador and the role of Upper Volta in African politics, among other issues.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-099-001
Sound recording of an exchange of toasts between President John F. Kennedy and President Félix Houphouët-Boigny of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire during a dinner held in the State Dining Room of the White House. In their speeches both Presidents discuss the struggle for independence amongst African nations.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Central Files. Chronological File
JFKWHCFCHRON-001-003
This file contains carbon copies of President John F. Kennedy’s outgoing correspondence to individuals and organizations regarding congratulatory letters sent to the President upon his inauguration, resignations from members of the previous administration, appointments to various task forces and advisory groups, and thank you letters to heads of state for the hospitality given to members of the United States Senate during a trip to Africa.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-106-4-61
Guests at White House dinner in honor of Habib Bourguiba, Sr., President of Tunisia, gathered at South Portico to watch a musical military review. Included in audience is Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, G. Mennen "Soapy" Williams; others unidentified. White House, Washington, D.C.