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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-047-008
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's remarks at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. In his speech the President commends the state of Nevada for its recent efforts to conserve natural resources, and proposes his administration's plan to preserve the natural environment, which consists of high quality education for children, natural resource conservation and development programs, and the promotion of peaceful international relations. Materials in this folder include note cards with handwritten notations by the President and press copies of the speech.
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John F. Kraft Personal Papers
JFKRPP-153-003
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Central Subject Files
JFKWHCSF-0366-004
Materials in this folder include memoranda and correspondence between President John F. Kennedy, Special Assistant to the President Frederick G. Dutton, various members of the White House staff, and individual citizens concerning the voluntary desegregation of public facilities and the treatment of visiting African diplomats in Maryland. The folder also contains correspondence concerning racially segregated schools in Boston, Massachusetts.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-116b-008
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning Germany, and pertains to a visit to the United States by Chancellor of Germany (Federal Republic) Konrad Adenauer. Also included in this folder is a report on Berlin by the Inquiry Commission of the WCOTB (World Confederation of Organizations of the Teaching Profession). This folder contains some foreign language material.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0899-010
This folder contains copies and drafts of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech before the John Carroll Society in Washington, D.C. In his speech the Senator discusses the shared history of academics and politics, the need for greater scholarship in politics, and encourages the use of diplomacy over military strength in response to the growing threat posed by the Soviet Union. This folder also contains a transcript from the forum following his speech. Of note is a draft with notations by Senator Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0898-009
This folder contains drafts of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech at the University of New Brunswick convocation in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada. In his speech the Senator discusses the shared history of Massachusetts and New Brunswick, tensions in American-Canadian relations arising from different systems of governance, and a need for greater scholarship in politics.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0897-007
This folder contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy's speech titled, "The Role of University in Government," at a symposium of the Associated Harvard Clubs in Washington, D.C. In his speech the Senator discusses the need for greater academic scholarship in government, especially in the area of foreign affairs.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-331-004
This folder contains a copy of National Security Action Memoranda number 74 (NSAM 74) titled, “Selection of Polish Exchange Students,” to Assistant Secretary of State for Education and Cultural Affairs Philip H. Coombs from President John F. Kennedy. Also included in this folder are memoranda from Secretary of State Dean Rusk to President Kennedy titled, “Polish Duties on Relief Parcels.”
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-330-016
This folder contains a copy of National Security Action Memoranda number 66 (NSAM 66) regarding the guidance and welfare of foreign students in the United States to Secretary of State Dean Rusk from President John F. Kennedy. Also included in this folder is a paper by Secretary Rusk titled, “Foreign Students in the United States,” containing annotations by President Kennedy.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR8032-O
An American Field Service (AFS) student holds up a PT-109 pin, during a visit to the White House with fellow AFS students. West Wing, White House, Washington, D.C.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-060-006
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, for the President's News Conference of August 1, 1963 (News Conference 59). The President began the press conference with a statement on the importance of education and urged parents and members of the community to help children stay in school. Following this announcement the President answered questions on a variety of topics including the nuclear test ban treaty, underground testing for nuclear weapons, miscegenation laws, civil rights demonstrations, and the second anniversary of the Alliance for Progress. Background materials in this folder include briefing papers for the President on domestic and foreign affairs and national security. Also included are newspaper clippings. Of note is a listing of countries and their reaction to the Partial Test Ban Treaty. Also included in this folder is a document detailing procedures for ratification and accessions to the Test Ban Treaty. The official White House transcript of the press conference and the stenotype transcript of the press conference are also included.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-065-008
This folder contains memoranda between the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, and Arthur M. Schlesinger, Special Assistant to the President. Topics include a conversation between Fidel Castro and New York Times journalist Tad Szulc, academic exchange programs and resources, and possible changes in the office of Under Secretary of State. Of note is a USIA (United States Information Agency) paper titled "Justice and the Mistreatment of Political Prisoners in Castro's Cuba."
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-091-001
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the U.S. Information Agency (USIA). Materials include a study on, "The Image of American Youth and American Women in Western Europe;" a report on, "Reactions to President Kennedy's Address on Latin America," by the USIA Office of Research and Analysis; a memorandum to President-elect Kennedy from Senator George A. Smathers titled, "Need for New Type of Leadership and Renovation for the U.S. Information Agency;" and copies of speeches by USIA Director Edward R. Murrow. Of note is a letter from Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson to Acting Director of USIA Abbott Washburn concerning an education program proposal by Washburn.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Sanford L. Fox
JFKWHSFSLF-023-002
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Sanford L. Fox
JFKWHSFSLF-023-001
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Sanford L. Fox
JFKWHSFSLF-014-002
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Sanford L. Fox
JFKWHSFSLF-014-001
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Sanford L. Fox
JFKWHSFSLF-008-009
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Sanford L. Fox
JFKWHSFSLF-008-008
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C18506
Senator J. William Fulbright of Arkansas (creator of the Fulbright Program legislation) speaks at a ceremony marking the 15th anniversary of the Fulbright Exchange Program. President John F. Kennedy observes. Standing behind President Kennedy and Senator Fulbright are (L-R): Administrative Assistant to the President, Mike Manatos; lawyer Oscar Cox; former Senator Joseph C. O’Mahoney of Wyoming; unidentified (mostly hidden); former Senator William Benton of Connecticut; Representative Walter Judd of Minnesota (partially hidden); Senator Karl E. Mundt of South Dakota (mostly hidden behind President Kennedy); former Representative Carter Manasco of Alabama (hidden behind President Kennedy except shoulder and arm); Representative John J. Rooney of New York; former Senator H. Alexander Smith of New Jersey (partially hidden behind Representative Rooney); and Walter Reynolds. West Wing Colonnade, White House, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C18505
Senator J. William Fulbright of Arkansas (creator of the Fulbright Program legislation) speaks at a ceremony marking the 15th anniversary of the Fulbright Exchange Program. President John F. Kennedy observes. Standing behind President Kennedy and Senator Fulbright are (L-R): Administrative Assistant to the President, Mike Manatos; lawyer Oscar Cox (mostly hidden); former Senator Joseph C. O’Mahoney of Wyoming; unidentified (mostly hidden); former Senator William Benton of Connecticut (mostly hidden behind Senator Fulbright); Representative Walter Judd of Minnesota; Senator Karl E. Mundt of South Dakota; former Representative Carter Manasco of Alabama; Representative John J. Rooney of New York; former Senator H. Alexander Smith of New Jersey (partially hidden behind Representative Rooney); and Walter Reynolds. West Wing Colonnade, White House, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C18504
President John F. Kennedy speaks at a ceremony marking the 15th anniversary of the Fulbright Exchange Program. Senator J. William Fulbright of Arkansas (creator of the Fulbright Program legislation) looks on from one step behind the President. Standing behind President Kennedy and Senator Fulbright are (L-R): Administrative Assistant to the President, Mike Manatos; former Senator Joseph C. O’Mahoney of Wyoming; unidentified (mostly hidden); Representative Walter Judd of Minnesota; Senator Karl E. Mundt of South Dakota; former Representative Carter Manasco of Alabama; Edward Barrett of Columbia University’s School of Journalism; Representative John J. Rooney of New York; former Senator H. Alexander Smith of New Jersey (partially hidden behind Representative Rooney); and Walter Reynolds. West Wing Colonnade, White House, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C18503
President John F. Kennedy speaks at a ceremony marking the 15th anniversary of the Fulbright Exchange Program. Senator J. William Fulbright of Arkansas (creator of the Fulbright Program legislation) looks on from one step behind the President. Standing behind President Kennedy and Senator Fulbright are (L-R): Administrative Assistant to the President, Mike Manatos; lawyer Oscar Cox (mostly hidden); former Senator Joseph C. O’Mahoney of Wyoming; unidentified (mostly hidden); former Senator William Benton of Connecticut; Representative Walter Judd of Minnesota (mostly hidden); Edward Barrett of Columbia University’s School of Journalism (mostly hidden); former Representative Carter Manasco of Alabama; former Senator H. Alexander Smith of New Jersey; Representative John J. Rooney of New York; and Walter Reynolds. West Wing Colonnade, White House, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
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President John F. Kennedy speaks at a ceremony marking the 15th anniversary of the Fulbright Exchange Program. Senator J. William Fulbright of Arkansas (creator of the Fulbright Program legislation) looks on from one step behind the President. Standing behind President Kennedy and Senator Fulbright are (L-R): Administrative Assistant to the President, Mike Manatos; former Senator Joseph C. O’Mahoney of Wyoming; unidentified (mostly hidden); former Senator William Benton of Connecticut (partially hidden behind President Kennedy); Senator Karl E. Mundt of South Dakota; former Representative Carter Manasco of Alabama; Edward Barrett of Columbia University’s School of Journalism; Representative John J. Rooney of New York; former Senator H. Alexander Smith of New Jersey (mostly hidden behind Representative Rooney); and Walter Reynolds. West Wing Colonnade, White House, Washington, D.C. [Black spot in upper left corner is original to the negative.]
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C18502
President John F. Kennedy greets former Senator Joseph C. O’Mahoney of Wyoming (seated) at a ceremony marking the 15th anniversary of the Fulbright Exchange Program. (L-R) Administrative Assistant to the President, Mike Manatos; unidentified (partially hidden); Representative Walter Judd of Minnesota; lawyer Oscar Cox; Walter Reynolds (partially hidden by President Kennedy’s arm); unidentified (back to camera); former Representative Carter Manasco of Alabama; Edward Barrett of Columbia University’s School of Journalism; former Senator H. Alexander Smith of New Jersey; and Representative John J. Rooney of New York (partially out of frame). West Wing Colonnade, White House, Washington, D.C.