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Richard E. Neustadt Personal Papers
RENPP-020-012
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Richard E. Neustadt Personal Papers
RENPP-020-004
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Theodore C. Sorensen Personal Papers
TCSPP-074-006
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-226-002
This file contains materials for President John F. Kennedy in response to a memo from the President to Secretary of State Dean Rusk and Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara regarding eight questions on United States nuclear policy towards France and European nuclear matters. Also included in this folder are copies of articles by Raymond Aron published in the French newspaper Le Figaro discussing relations between the U.S. and France.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-224-005
This file contains memoranda regarding a commitment made by the United States to provide Polaris submarines to NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization), control and sharing of nuclear weapons in Europe, the transmittal of atomic weapons information to NATO, and U.S. support of NADGE (NATO Air Defense Ground Environment).
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-224-004
This file contains memoranda regarding a commitment made by the United States to provide Polaris submarines to NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization), control and sharing of nuclear weapons in Europe, the transmittal of atomic weapons information to NATO, and U.S. support of NADGE (NATO Air Defense Ground Environment). Of note is a paper titled, "A European Nuclear Strike Force," by Colonel L.J. Legere, National Security Council staff member on military policy and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-224-003
This file contains memoranda regarding a commitment made by the United States to provide Polaris submarines to NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization), control and sharing of nuclear weapons in Europe, the transmittal of atomic weapons information to NATO, and U.S. support of NADGE (NATO Air Defense Ground Environment). Of note is a paper titled, "Considerations Influencing the Transfer, Release, and Use of Nuclear Weapons."
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-221-002
This folder contains memoranda, reports, telegrams, and memoranda of conversations regarding NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization). Topics include United States contributions to NATO’s defense infrastructure, political consultation within NATO, a proposed a multilateral nuclear force (MLF), and the future role of NATO. Also included in this folder are materials regarding meetings between President John F. Kennedy and the Atlantic Policy Advisory Group (APAG) and NATO ministers and permanent representatives; and a copy of an address by Dean Acheson, former Secretary of State and advisor to President Kennedy, titled, “NATO in the Light of the October Crisis.”
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-214-007
This folder contains telegrams, memoranda, and draft reports on United States policies and objectives towards Europe. Topics include European unity, communism, France and French President Charles de Gaulle, the European Economic Community (EEC), the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and shared nuclear responsibility.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-214-006
This folder contains memoranda for the record of European Policy Review group meetings. Topics include United States military forces in Europe and within NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization), the European Economic Community (EEC) and France, a proposed multilateral nuclear force (MLF) within NATO, relations between France and Germany, and French President Charles de Gaulle.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-214-004
This folder contains papers, memoranda, and draft outlines by Policy Review (PR) study groups regarding Europe and the United States including military policy; economics; and the relation between domestic politics and foreign policy in Germany, France, and Italy. Also included in this folder is a partial transcript of a press conference given by French President Charles de Gaulle discussing the Nassau Agreement and French relations with Germany.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-214-003
This folder contains papers by Policy Review (PR) study groups regarding United States policy towards Europe; an appraisal of British, French, and West German strategic views; and the impact of an Executive Committee within NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) on the policies of French President Charles de Gaulle. Also included in this folder is a paper by the PR Military Committee titled, “Strategic Problems and Alternatives,” discussing the Cold War, collective defense in Europe, and a European nuclear weapons force.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-213-002
This folder contains memoranda and reports regarding European countries. Topics include United States policies in Europe; relations between France and the Soviet Union; French President Charles de Gaulle and resistance to Great Britain’s entry into the Common Market (also known as the European Economic Community); and a cost estimate of the U.S. partnership with Europe in the areas of military expenditures, foreign aid, and trade. Also included in this folder are memoranda by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) titled, “Franco-Soviet Discussions and Negotiations,” and United States Information Agency (USIA) Research and Reference Service reports titled, “Reactions to European Situation.”
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-310-003
This folder contains a report by the Export Control Review Board of the Department of Commerce on an expansion of trade between the United States, Soviet Union, and European Bloc countries, and memoranda of President John F. Kennedy’s response to the report.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-310-002
This folder contains memoranda and a paper titled, “U.S. Policy on Trade with the European Soviet Bloc,” discussing United States policy and the political implications on trade between the U.S., Soviet Union, and members of the European Communist Bloc.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-310-001
This folder contains a draft paper titled, “U.S. Policy on Trade with the European Soviet Bloc,” discussing United States policy and the political implications on trade between the U.S., Soviet Union, and members of the European Communist Bloc.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-323-009
This folder includes memoranda, speeches, and article drafts by Walt Rostow, Chairman of the Policy Planning Council in the Department of State. Topics include United States relations with the Soviet Union, nuclear deterrents in Europe, communism, economics, the Cold War, principle foreign affairs issues in the administration of President John F. Kennedy, and relations between the U.S. and other members of the Atlantic Alliance (also known as the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, NATO).
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-323-008
This folder contains speeches and memoranda by Walt Rostow, Chairman of the Policy Planning Council in the Department of State. Topics include Europe and the balance of payments, communism, the Soviet Union, Berlin, and nuclear weapons. Also included in this folder is a geographical listing of foreign nations and individuals titled, “Kind Words,” to be used as a reference guide for potential commendations by United States officials. Of note is a letter from Director General of the Atlantic Institute Henry Cabot Lodge to Rostow discussing international relations and proposing a new organization for all free nations called, “Confederation of the Free.”
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-322-018
This folder contains memoranda from Colonel L.J. Legere, Assistant to Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Maxwell D. Taylor, to various persons regarding foreign affairs and national security issues including remarks on Canadian BOMARC missiles, military exercises, United States military forces in Europe, and Colonel Legere's resignation.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-316-006
This folder contains background memoranda, summaries, and Record of Actions for National Security Council (NSC) Executive Committee meetings. Topics include Soviet Union military forces and equipment in Cuba; United States policy towards Cuba within the OAS (Organization of American States); U.S. policy towards Europe, particularly France; and discussion of a multilateral nuclear force in Europe and NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization).
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-314-013
This folder contains a summary, a Record of Actions, and background materials for meeting number 518 of the National Security Council (NSC) regarding a potential sale of wheat to the Soviet Union and bloc countries. Also included in this folder are materials from the Office of Export Control of the Department of Commerce regarding commodities licensed for export to Eastern European countries.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-314-003
This folder contains background memoranda; a summary, including a list of attendees; and a Record of Actions for meeting number 509 of the National Security Council (NSC). Topics include Cuba and the withdrawal of the Soviet Union, United States objectives in Europe, and U.S. policy towards Latin America.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-375-009
This folder contains memoranda regarding NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) and a nuclear defense force, including a multilateral force (MLF); meetings between William P. Bundy, Deputy Assistant Secretary of International Security Affairs in the Department of State, and Norwegian Defense Minister Gudmund Harlem discussing a shipbuilding program; and a paper by Malcolm W. Hoag titled, “Nuclear Control After Nassau.” Also included in this folder are materials compiled from excerpts of press conferences, speeches, and interviews by President John F. Kennedy concerning his views on the MLF and United States military relations with Europe.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-375-008
This folder contains memoranda and reports regarding NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) and a nuclear defense force in Europe including reports titled, “NATO Polaris Forces,” and, “NATO Nuclear Forces.” Also included in this folder is a Department of State memorandum titled, “Reported De Gaulle Plan for an East-West Settlement.”
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-331-022
This folder contains a copy of National Security Action Memoranda number 92 (NSAM 92) to Secretary of State Dean Rusk and Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara from President John F. Kennedy regarding a potential increase in military forces in Europe and the effect on Berlin and a long-term defense plan for NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization). Also included in this folder are memoranda to President Kennedy from Secretaries Rusk and McNamara, and Secretary of the Treasury C. Douglas Dillon in response to NSAM 92.