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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-WAH-01
In this interview Harriman discusses early interactions with John F. Kennedy [JFK], from 1945 to 1956; the 1956 and 1960 Democratic National Conventions; helping get JFK the votes from New York state for the presidential nomination; traveling to Africa in 1960 and the problems with the Department of State’s work there; meeting with JFK and discussing various presidential appointments between JFK’s election and inauguration; and the religious demographics in New York state and how they impacted JFK’s 1960 victory, 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.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-098-002
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s welcome address to President Félix Houphouët-Boigny of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire at Washington National Airport.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-05-24-D
ST10
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-05-23-B
AR21, KN17
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-05-22-F
AR21, ST10, KN17
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-05-22-C
AR21, KN17
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-119b-010
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning Republic of Cote d'Ivoire President Felix Houphouet-Boigny's visit to the United States. Materials in this folder include press releases, memoranda, itineraries, dinner menus, bilingual commemorative programs, guest lists for dinners, background information on the Republic of Cote d'Ivoire, and biographical information on prominent Ivorian representatives. This folder contains some French language material. Of note are several items with handwritten notations by the President.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-119b-009
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire (formerly known as the Ivory Coast). Materials in this folder include a press release, memoranda, and correspondence between President Kennedy and Ivorian President Felix Houphouët-Boigny. This folder contains some French-language material.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Sanford L. Fox
JFKWHSFSLF-014-011
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Sanford L. Fox
JFKWHSFSLF-014-010
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Sanford L. Fox
JFKWHSFSLF-014-009
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-122-017
This folder contains cables, reports, memoranda, and correspondence regarding the Republic of the Ivory Coast.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-225-24-62
President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy stand in front of the Grand Staircase prior to a dinner in honor of President of the Ivory Coast, Félix Houphouët-Boigny, and First Lady of the Ivory Coast, Marie-Thérèse Houphouët-Boigny. Front row (L-R): President Houphouët-Boigny; Mrs. Houphouët-Boigny; Mrs. Kennedy; President Kennedy. Second row (L-R): Ambassador of the Ivory Coast, Henri Konan Bédié (mostly hidden); U.S. Ambassador to the Ivory Coast, R. Borden Reams (behind Ambassador Bédié); Henriette Bédié (mostly hidden); Virginia Rusk; U.S. Secretary of State, Dean Rusk. Third row (L-R): Military Aide to President Kennedy, General Chester V. Clifton; Air Force Aide to President Kennedy, Brigadier General Godfrey T. McHugh; Naval Aide to President Kennedy, Captain Tazewell Shepard. Entrance Hall, White House, Washington D.C. [Scratches on image are original to the negative.]
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR7260-V
President of the Ivory Coast, Félix Houphouët-Boigny (right), and First Lady of the Ivory Coast, Marie-Thérèse Houphouët-Boigny (center), arrive at the White House for a dinner in their honor; President John F. Kennedy walks up stairs at left. U.S. State Department interpreter, José de Seabra, stands behind President Houphouët-Boigny (partially hidden). North Portico, White House, Washington D.C.
Collection
JWPP
Papers 1959-1965. Lawyer, diplomat. Adviser on religious issues during John F. Kennedy's Presidential campaign (1959-1960); Ambassador to Luxembourg (1961-1962); Ambassador to the Republic of the Ivory Coast (1962-1967). Correspondence, memoranda, reports, press releases, and speeches on John F. Kennedy's Presidential campaign (1959-1960); and papers relating to his diplomatic career.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C21996
President John F. Kennedy shakes hands with President of the Ivory Coast, Félix Houphouët-Boigny, following a meeting. Unidentified persons stand in background. West Wing Entrance, White House, Washington, D.C. [Blemishes on image are original to the negative.]
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C21995
President John F. Kennedy escorts President of the Ivory Coast, Félix Houphouët-Boigny, to his car following a meeting. Unidentified photographers stand in background. West Wing Entrance, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C21933
President John F. Kennedy and President of the Ivory Coast, Félix Houphouët-Boigny, arrive for a dinner in honor of President Houphouët-Boigny and First Lady of the Ivory Coast, Marie-Thérèse Houphouët-Boigny; Mrs. Houphouët-Boigny and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy descend the Grand Staircase. Standing behind the first ladies: Military Aide to President Kennedy, General Chester V. Clifton; Air Force Aide to President Kennedy, Brigadier General Godfrey T. McHugh. Entrance Hall, White House, Washington D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C21932
President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy stand in front of the Grand Staircase prior to a dinner in honor of President of the Ivory Coast, Félix Houphouët-Boigny, and First Lady of the Ivory Coast, Marie-Thérèse Houphouët-Boigny. Front row (L-R): President Houphouët-Boigny; Mrs. Houphouët-Boigny; Mrs. Kennedy; President Kennedy. Others (L-R): Ambassador of the Ivory Coast, Henri Konan Bédié; U.S. Ambassador to the Ivory Coast, R. Borden Reams; Military Aide to President Kennedy, General Chester V. Clifton; Air Force Aide to President Kennedy, Brigadier General Godfrey T. McHugh; Virginia Rusk; U.S. Secretary of State, Dean Rusk (mostly hidden); Naval Aide to President Kennedy, Captain Tazewell Shepard. Entrance Hall, White House, Washington D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C21931
President John F. Kennedy attends a dinner in honor of President of the Ivory Coast, Félix Houphouët-Boigny (left), and First Lady of the Ivory Coast, Marie-Thérèse Houphouët-Boigny. Standing in front of Grand Staircase (L-R): Mrs. Houphouët-Boigny; Air Force Aide to President Kennedy, Brigadier General Godfrey T. McHugh (in back); First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy; U.S. Secretary of State, Dean Rusk; Naval Aide to President Kennedy, Captain Tazewell Shepard (behind Secretary Rusk). Entrance Hall, White House, Washington D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C21930
President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy stand in front of the Grand Staircase prior to a dinner in honor of President of the Ivory Coast, Félix Houphouët-Boigny, and First Lady of the Ivory Coast, Marie-Thérèse Houphouët-Boigny. Front row (L-R): President Houphouët-Boigny; Mrs. Houphouët-Boigny; Mrs. Kennedy; President Kennedy. Second row (L-R): Ambassador of the Ivory Coast, Henri Konan Bédié; Henriette Bédié (mostly hidden); Virginia Rusk (mostly hidden); U.S. Secretary of State, Dean Rusk (partially hidden). Third row (L-R): Military Aide to President Kennedy, General Chester V. Clifton; U.S. Ambassador to the Ivory Coast, R. Borden Reams; Air Force Aide to President Kennedy, Brigadier General Godfrey T. McHugh; Naval Aide to President Kennedy, Captain Tazewell Shepard. Entrance Hall, White House, Washington D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C21929
President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy stand in front of the Grand Staircase prior to a dinner in honor of President of the Ivory Coast, Félix Houphouët-Boigny, and First Lady of the Ivory Coast, Marie-Thérèse Houphouët-Boigny. Front row (L-R): President Houphouët-Boigny; Mrs. Houphouët-Boigny; Mrs. Kennedy; President Kennedy. In back (L-R): Military Aide to President Kennedy, General Chester V. Clifton; Air Force Aide to President Kennedy, Brigadier General Godfrey T. McHugh; U.S. Secretary of State, Dean Rusk; Naval Aide to President Kennedy, Captain Tazewell Shepard. Entrance Hall, White House, Washington D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C21928
President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy (both at right) greet the cast and crew of Aaron Copland’s ballet, “Billy the Kid,” performed by the American Ballet Theatre (ABT) as part of a dinner in honor of President of the Ivory Coast, Félix Houphouët-Boigny. President Houphouët-Boigny (partially hidden) and First Lady of the Ivory Coast, Marie-Thérèse Houphouët-Boigny, stand at right; composer, Aaron Copland, stands at left (back to camera). Performers pictured include: Ruth Ann Koesun (on far left edge of frame), Felix Smith, John Kriza (shaking hands with President Houphouët-Boigny), and Ali Pourfarrokh. East Room, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C21925
President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy greet the cast and crew of Aaron Copland’s ballet, “Billy the Kid,” performed by the American Ballet Theatre (ABT) as part of a dinner in honor of President of the Ivory Coast, Félix Houphouët-Boigny. President Houphouët-Boigny (partially hidden) and First Lady of the Ivory Coast, Marie-Thérèse Houphouët-Boigny, stand at right; composer, Aaron Copland, stands at far left. Also pictured: performers, Bruce Marks, Ruth Ann Koesun, Richard Englund, John Kriza, Janie Barrow, and Ali Pourfarrokh; ballet master, Fernand Nault. East Room, White House, Washington, D.C.