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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-WAH-02
In this interview Harriman discusses his position in the State Department as a roving ambassador, including his flexibility in making decisions in the field, and traveling around the world; John F. Kennedy's [JFK] conception of the Soviet Union; interactions with Souvanna Phouma and changes in general opinion of him; evaluating options for American action or intervention in Laos; the international meeting in Geneva over Laos, including dealing with the Soviet negotiator George M. Pushking and with the Chinese; comparing JFK and Franklin D. Roosevelt in their respective administration of the State Department; and the Joint Chiefs’ attitude towards Laos and the concept of limited commitment, among other issues.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6369-A
President John F. Kennedy meets with the United States Ambassador to the Soviet Union Llewellyn Thompson in the Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C. (L-R) President Kennedy; Ambassador Thompson; Secretary of State Dean Rusk.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-215-21-61
President John F. Kennedy, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, Secretary of State Dean Rusk, and United States Ambassador to the United Nations (UN) Adlai Stevenson greet delegates to the General Assembly of the UN at United Nations Headquarters, New York City, New York. Ambassador Stevenson shakes hands with Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Soviet Union Andrei Gromyko as Soviet Union Ambassador to the United Nations Valerian Zorin (far right) looks on. President of the UN General Assembly Mongi Slim stands at far left.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-215-20-61
President John F. Kennedy, Secretary of State Dean Rusk, and United States Ambassador to the United Nations (UN) Adlai Stevenson greet delegates to the General Assembly of the UN at United Nations Headquarters, New York City, New York. President Kennedy shakes hands with Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Soviet Union Andrei Gromyko as Soviet Union Ambassador to the United Nations Valerian Zorin (partially hidden behind Minister Gromyko) looks on. President of the UN General Assembly Mongi Slim stands at left in foreground.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-215-19-61
President John F. Kennedy, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, and Secretary of State Dean Rusk greet delegates to the General Assembly of the United Nations (UN) at United Nations Headquarters, New York City, New York. President Kennedy shakes hands with Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Soviet Union Andrei Gromyko as Soviet Union Ambassador to the United Nations Valerian Zorin (standing across from Mrs. Kennedy) looks on. President of the UN General Assembly Mongi Slim stands at far left.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-215-18-61
President John F. Kennedy, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, and Secretary of State Dean Rusk greet delegates to the General Assembly of the United Nations (UN) at United Nations Headquarters, New York City, New York. President Kennedy shakes hands with Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Soviet Union Andrei Gromyko as Soviet Union Ambassador to the United Nations Valerian Zorin (standing across from Mrs. Kennedy) looks on. President of the UN General Assembly Mongi Slim stands at far left.