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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-322-006
This folder contains memoranda from Robert W. Komer of the National Security Council (NSC) to McGeorge Bundy, Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs. Topics include meetings between President John F. Kennedy and Dutch Foreign Minister Joseph Luns regarding negotiations between the Netherlands and Indonesia about the independence of West New Guinea, relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan, and United States foreign aid policy. Also included in this folder are background materials in preparation for a visit to the U.S. by the Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-322-005
This folder contains memoranda from Robert W. Komer of the National Security Council (NSC) to McGeorge Bundy, Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs. Topics include United States policy towards Nepal; a reduction in funding for police programs overseas; U.S. aid for Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the UAR (United Arab Republic); and a meeting between President John F. Kennedy and Dutch Foreign Minister Joseph Luns regarding negotiations between the Netherlands and Indonesia about the independence of West New Guinea.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-322-004
This folder contains memoranda from Robert W. Komer of the National Security Council (NSC) to McGeorge Bundy, Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs. Topics include United States policy towards Pakistan and Kashmir, the communist threat in Asia, potential resumption of nuclear testing by the U.S., a review of the Military Assistance Program (MAP), and a reduction in funding for police programs overseas.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-322-003
This folder contains memoranda from Robert W. Komer of the National Security Council (NSC) to McGeorge Bundy, Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs. Topics include United States military bases in Spain, the Military Assistance Program (MAP) and aid to Korea, and issues in various Middle Eastern countries including Kuwait.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-315-008
This folder contains background materials, a summary, and a Record of Actions for a National Security Council (NSC) Standing Group meeting. The meeting focused on United States policy and future strategy towards Iran, including Iranian economic reform and the U.S. military assistance program. Also included in this folder is the, “Report on U.S. Strategy towards Iran,” created in response to NSAM (National Security Action Memoranda) 228.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-314-015
This folder contains background materials and Records of Actions of National Security Council (NSC) Standing Group meetings. Topics include the Military Assistance Program (MAP), development of a basic national security policy, and United States policy towards Iran and Albania.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-314-002
This folder contains an agenda, background memoranda, a list of attendees, and a Record of Action for meeting number 508 of the National Security Council (NSC) wherein President John F. Kennedy discusses national security issues. Topics include Cuba; France, Great Britain, and a multilateral nuclear force; United States trade negotiations; foreign aid; and the economy. Of note is a meeting summary containing the President’s handwritten notes. Also included in this folder is a transcript of a news conference held by White House Press Secretary Pierre Salinger.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-313-028
This folder contains a report by the Military Assistance Steering Group regarding the threat of communism, military and economic assistance, and United States policy towards Greece, Turkey, Korea, and the Republic of China.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-317-016
This folder contains summaries of meetings with President John F. Kennedy discussing a multilateral force, Laos, military aid to India, Portuguese territories in Africa, and relations between the United States and Canada.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-317-015
This folder contains summaries of meetings with President John F. Kennedy discussing Germany’s inclusion into a multilateral force, Laos, the balance of payments, a possible coup in Jordan, and military aid to India.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-317-003
This folder contains memoranda, meeting summaries, and reports regarding United States policy towards South Vietnam. Topics include strategies for negotiations with President Ngo Dinh Diem and suspension or cessation of commodities and military aid in the fight against the Viet Cong. Also included in this folder is a draft telegram to U.S. Ambassador to South Vietnam Henry Cabot Lodge.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-317-002
This folder contains memoranda and annexes to the papers prepared by Roger Hilsman, Assistant Secretary of State, regarding United States policy towards Vietnam and action plans for the removal of Ngo Dinh Nhu, advisor to President Ngo Dinh Diem of South Vietnam. Also included in this folder are memoranda by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) on potential suspension of United States military aid to South Vietnam.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-326-015
This folder contains correspondence between Walt Rostow, Deputy Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, and numerous individuals on various topics including economics, foreign aid, limited warfare, and the centennial of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Also included is a paper titled, "U.S. Foreign Policy: A Strategic Concept."
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-326-014
This folder contains an article by Raymond Lloyd, an official in the United Nations (UN) Food and Agriculture Organization, titled, “A World Development Decade, 1963-1972.”
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-325-019
This folder contains memoranda to President John F. Kennedy from Walt Rostow, Deputy Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, regarding economic discussions with President of Sudan Ibrahim Abboud, and a luncheon with Eugene Black, President of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA). Also included in this folder is a draft memorandum by Rostow titled, “Neutralism and Foreign Aid: Or Belgrade Revisited.”
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-325-018
This folder contains memoranda to President John F. Kennedy from Walt Rostow, Deputy Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, regarding the United States foreign aid program. Also included in this folder is a press release of a statement by the President upon signing foreign aid legislation and remarks by Senator John Sherman Cooper in support of President Kennedy’s foreign aid program.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-325-017
This folder contains an appendix to an outline on the new United States foreign aid policy, referred to as the Decade of Development, discussing the historical impact of economic assistance programs on the U.S. economy including ICA (International Cooperation Administration) programs and Development Loan Fund operations.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-325-016
This folder contains a portion of an outline on the new United States foreign aid policy, referred to as the Decade of Development, discussing development research and the Peace Corps.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-325-015
This folder contains a portion of an outline on the new United States foreign aid policy, referred to as the Decade of Development, discussing development grants.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-325-014
This folder contains a portion of an outline on the new United States foreign aid policy, referred to as the Decade of Development, on development loans including long-term funding, borrowing authority, and lending criteria.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-325-013
This folder contains a portion of an outline on the new United States foreign aid policy, referred to as the Decade of Development, on the Food for Peace program.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-325-012
This folder contains a report of a meeting of the Colombo Plan, an organization to stimulate economic development in Southeast Asia and other regional Pacific countries; and a statement on the United States foreign aid program titled, “A Program for the Decade of Development,” discussing long-term support to underdeveloped countries.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-325-011
This folder contains a report by the Department of State titled, “U.S. Support of Multilateral Grant Aid Programs,” discussing aid to the United Nations (UN) and the UN’s Expanded Technical Assistance Program (ETAP).
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-325-010
This folder contains a memorandum of conversation between officials of the United States and Great Britain discussing issues between the Inner Six countries of the European Economic Community (EEC) and the Outer Seven countries of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA); remarks by Senator John Sherman Cooper in support of President John F. Kennedy’s foreign aid program; and an outline study titled, “Sharing the Cost of International Security.”
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-335-013
This file contains copies of National Security Action Memoranda number 134 (NSAM 134) titled, "Report on Internal Security Situation in South America," to Secretary of State Dean Rusk from McGeorge Bundy, Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs. Also included is the Department of State report titled, “Report and Recommendations of Washington Assessment Team on Internal Security Situation in South America.”