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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.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-CBB-01
Bowles discusses his role as foreign policy advisor during the presidential campaign; staffing the State Department; relationship with Dean Rusk and John F. Kennedy; foreign policy towards developing nations; and leaving his position as Under Secretary of State, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-RFK-04
In this interview Robert F. Kennedy [RFK] discusses American aid to Argentina; American, British, and French involvement in Africa; the 1962 executive order about segregation in federally-funded housing; appointing African-American judges; changes John F. Kennedy [JFK] was contemplating in the Alliance for Progress; the Dominican crisis; the wheat sale to the Soviet Union; the Bobby Baker case; preparing for JFK’s 1964 campaign; RFK’s return to work after JFK’s assassination and disagreements among the Cabinet members and under President Lyndon B. Johnson; changes in White House staff and the Democratic Party; RFK’s political plans for after 1964; and JFK’s opinions of his staff and appointees, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-WAH-01
In this interview Harriman discusses his role in the State Department and how it developed over time; Robert F. Kennedy’s [RFK] work on the Special Committee for Counter Insurgency in Latin America; various criticisms of RFK’s travels and his work on the counter insurgency committee, especially by the younger generation; how Lyndon B. Johnson supported RFK in his 1964 Senate campaign; RFK’s trip to Africa; and RFK and Vietnam, among other issues.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1961-12-12-C
AR14, KN11
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-AR6940-E
Swearing-in ceremony of Chester Bowles as President John F. Kennedy's Special Representative and Adviser on African, Asian, and Latin-American Affairs. L-R: Bowles; Assistant Executive Clerk of the White House, Herbert L. Miller; Assistant Secretary of State for Far Eastern Affairs, W. Averell Harriman; President Kennedy; Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, G. Mennen “Soapy” Williams; others unidentified. Fish Room (conference room), White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6940-C
President John F. Kennedy shakes hands with Chester Bowles after Bowles was sworn in as the President's Special Representative and Adviser on African, Asian, and Latin-American Affairs. Dorothy Stebbins Bowles (wife of Chester Bowles) stands at right. Fish Room (conference room), White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6940-B
President John F. Kennedy and Dorothy Stebbins Bowles (wife of Chester Bowles) watch as Assistant Executive Clerk of the White House, Herbert L. Miller, swears in Chester Bowles as the President's Special Representative and Adviser on African, Asian, and Latin-American Affairs. Fish Room (conference room), White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6940-A
President John F. Kennedy stands by as Chester Bowles speaks to reporters after being sworn in as the President’s Special Representative and Adviser on African, Asian, and Latin-American Affairs. Fish Room (conference room), White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C19700
President John F. Kennedy speaks with Chester Bowles and his wife, Dorothy Stebbins Bowles, after Mr. Bowles was sworn in as the President's Special Representative and Adviser on African, Asian, and Latin-American Affairs. Fish Room (conference room), White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C19699
President John F. Kennedy shakes hands with Chester Bowles after Bowles was sworn in as the President's Special Representative and Adviser on African, Asian, and Latin-American Affairs. Dorothy Stebbins Bowles (wife of Chester Bowles) stands at right. Fish Room (conference room), White House, Washington, D.C. [White spot on flag at left is original to the negative]
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C19698
President John F. Kennedy shakes hands with Chester Bowles after Bowles was sworn in as the President's Special Representative and Adviser on African, Asian, and Latin-American Affairs. Dorothy Stebbins Bowles (wife of Chester Bowles) stands at right. Fish Room (conference room), White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C19697
President John F. Kennedy shakes hands with Chester Bowles after Bowles was sworn in as the President's Special Representative and Adviser on African, Asian, and Latin-American Affairs. Dorothy Stebbins Bowles (wife of Chester Bowles) stands at right. Fish Room (conference room), White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C19696
President John F. Kennedy and Dorothy Stebbins Bowles (wife of Chester Bowles) watch as Assistant Executive Clerk of the White House, Herbert L. Miller, swears in Chester Bowles as the President's Special Representative and Adviser on African, Asian, and Latin-American Affairs. Fish Room (conference room), White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C19695
President John F. Kennedy and Dorothy Stebbins Bowles (wife of Chester Bowles) watch as Assistant Executive Clerk of the White House, Herbert L. Miller, swears in Chester Bowles as the President's Special Representative and Adviser on African, Asian, and Latin-American Affairs. Fish Room (conference room), White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6940-D
President John F. Kennedy speaks at the swearing-in ceremony of Chester Bowles (center) as the President's Special Representative and Adviser on African, Asian, and Latin-American Affairs. Dorothy Stebbins Bowles (wife of Chester Bowles) stands at right. Fish Room (conference room), White House, Washington, D.C.