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Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-227-006
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s toast to Haile Selassie I, Emperor of Ethiopia, during a dinner held in the White House State Dining Room. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the historical relationship between Ethiopia and the United States.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-227-005
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s welcome address to Haile Selassie, Emperor of Ethiopia, at Union Station in Washington, D.C. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the Emperor’s leadership in Ethiopia and international organizations such as the United Nations.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-10-02-D
ST30, KN40
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-10-01-B
AR40, ST30
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-10-01-A
ST30, KN40
Moving image
United States Government Agencies Collection
USG-01-S
Motion picture covering some highlights of the visit of Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia to the United States, including a visit to Georgetown University, welcoming ceremonies with President John F. Kennedy in Washington, D.C., a visit to the White House, a visit to the Lincoln Memorial where Secretary of the Interior Stewart Udall reads the Emancipation Proclamation, a trip to the Capitol with Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson, a visit to New York City and United Nations (UN) headquarters, and a meeting with Ethiopian students. Several Ethiopian students are featured..Source: United States Information Agency (USIA).
Produced by: Sidney J. Stiber Productions Inc.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-047-014
This folder contains a press copy of an exchange of toasts between President John F. Kennedy and Haile Selassie I, Emperor of Ethiopia, during a luncheon held at the Woodmont County Club in Rockville, Maryland. In his remarks President Kennedy discusses the Emperor's leadership in Ethiopia and international organizations such as the United Nations. Emperor Haile Selassie discusses his hopes that increased cultural exchange between peoples of different nations will increase tolerance and understanding. The Emperor also compares current African efforts for unification to the American Civil Rights Movement.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-047-012
This folder contains a press copy of an exchange of toasts between President John F. Kennedy and Haile Selassie I, Emperor of Ethiopia, during a dinner held in the State Dining Room of the White House. In their remarks, both President Kennedy and Emperor Haile Selassie I discuss the historical relationship between Ethiopia and the United States.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-047-011
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning an exchange of remarks between President Kennedy and Haile Selassie I, Emperor of Ethiopia, upon the latter's arrival at Union Station in Washington, D.C. In his speech the President discusses the Emperor's leadership in Ethiopia and international organizations such as the United Nations. Emperor Haile Selassie discusses Ethiopia and the United States' share commitment to international peace in a time period of rapid innovation and modernization. Materials in this folder include a draft and press copy of the exchange of remarks.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-116-004
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning Ethiopia. Materials pertain to a state visit by Emperor of Ethiopia Haile Selassie I, and a gift to visiting heads of state of a replica of George Washington's sword. Also included in this folder is the official program for the state visit.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C30117
President John F. Kennedy exits the White House with Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie I, following a farewell meeting. Standing in doorway between Emperor Selassie and President Kennedy: Acting Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, Ketema Yifru; Minister of the Imperial Court of Ethiopia, Tafarra-Worq Kidane-Wold. West Wing Entrance, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C30116
President John F. Kennedy looks at a book during an exchange of gifts with Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie I, in the Fish Room of the White House. Left to right: Minister of the Imperial Court of Ethiopia, Tafarra-Worq Kidane-Wold unidentified; Emperor Selassie; unidentified; President Kennedy; U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, G. Mennen “Soapy” Williams; unidentified Ethiopian military official; unidentified. Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C30115
President John F. Kennedy and Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie I, exchange gifts in the Fish Room of the White House. Left to right: unidentified Ethiopian military official; Acting Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, Ketema Yifru; Minister of the Imperial Court of Ethiopia, Tafarra-Worq Kidane-Wold (partially hidden); Imru Haile Selassie (in back), second cousin of Emperor Selassie; Emperor Selassie; unidentified; President Kennedy; U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, G. Mennen “Soapy” Williams. Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C30114
President John F. Kennedy (wearing glasses) looks at a filigree bowl during an exchange of gifts with Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie I, in the Fish Room of the White House. Left to right: U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia, Edward M. Korry; unidentified; Minister of the Imperial Court of Ethiopia, Tafarra-Worq Kidane-Wold; Emperor Selassie; unidentified (in back); President Kennedy; Minister of Finance of Ethiopia, Yilma Deressa (in back); Imru Haile Selassie (mostly hidden), second cousin of Emperor Selassie; U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, G. Mennen “Soapy” Williams. Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C30113
President John F. Kennedy and Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie I, exchange gifts in the Fish Room of the White House. Left to right: Acting Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, Ketema Yifru (on edge of frame); Minister of the Imperial Court of Ethiopia, Tafarra-Worq Kidane-Wold; two unidentified persons; Emperor Selassie (writing in book); Imru Haile Selassie (in back), second cousin of Emperor Selassie; President Kennedy; Minister of Finance of Ethiopia, Yilma Deressa. Washington, D.C.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Sanford L. Fox
JFKWHSFSLF-025-006
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Sanford L. Fox
JFKWHSFSLF-025-005
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Sanford L. Fox
JFKWHSFSLF-025-004
Sound recording
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-MTG-114-A49b
Sound recording of a meeting held on October 1, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy, Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie, United States Ambassador to Ethiopia Edward Korry, and Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs G. Mennen Williams. They discuss relations between the United States and Ethiopia and arms sales. Emperor Selassie’s side of conversation is inaudible. This sound recording has been excerpted from Tape 114/A49, which contains additional sound recording(s) preceding and following this one. See Related Records to access Tape 114/A49 in its entirety.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C307-1-63
President John F. Kennedy and Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie I, ride in the presidential limousine (Lincoln-Mercury Continental convertible) during a motorcade from Union Station to Blair House in honor of Emperor Selassie’s arrival; the Emperor waves to crowds lining Pennsylvania Avenue. Seated in front seat of car: Air Force Aide to the President, Brigadier General Godfrey T. McHugh; White House Secret Service agents, Gerald A. “Jerry” Behn and Bill Greer. Washington, D.C. [Blurriness on right side of image is original to the negative.]
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C30042
President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy stand with Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie I, upon his arrival via train at Union Station in Washington, D.C. Left to right: unidentified Ethiopian military official; Imru Haile Selassie (partially hidden), second cousin of Emperor Selassie; Princess Hirut “Ruth” Desta, granddaughter of Emperor Selassie; Mrs. Kennedy; Emperor Selassie; U.S. Chief of Protocol, Angier Biddle Duke (mostly hidden in back); President Kennedy; Air Force Aide to the President, Brigadier General Godfrey T. McHugh; Naval Aide to the President, Captain Tazewell Shepard; U.S. Under Secretary of State, George Ball.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C316-6-63
President John F. Kennedy and Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie I, exchange gifts in the Fish Room of the White House. Left to right: unidentified Ethiopian military official (on edge of frame); Acting Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, Ketema Yifru; Minister of the Imperial Court of Ethiopia, Tafarra-Worq Kidane-Wold; unidentified (in back); Imru Haile Selassie, second cousin of Emperor Selassie; Emperor Selassie; unidentified; President Kennedy; unidentified; U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, G. Mennen “Soapy” Williams. Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C316-5-63
President John F. Kennedy shakes hands with Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie I, following a farewell meeting. Also pictured: Imru Haile Selassie, second cousin of Emperor Selassie; Minister of the Imperial Court of Ethiopia, Tafarra-Worq Kidane-Wold; U.S. Deputy Chief of Protocol, William J. Tonesk; U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia, Edward M. Korry. West Wing Entrance, White House, Washington, D.C. [Blurriness in image and blemishes at upper left and lower left are original to the negative.]
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C316-4-63
Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie I, writes in a book during an exchange of gifts with President John F. Kennedy (not pictured) in the Fish Room of the White House. Left to right: Minister of the Imperial Court of Ethiopia, Tafarra-Worq Kidane-Wold; Acting Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, Ketema Yifru (in back); Emperor Selassie; U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia, Edward M. Korry (in back); unidentified; Imru Haile Selassie, second cousin of Emperor Selassie; unidentified. Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C316-3-63
President John F. Kennedy and Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie I, exchange gifts in the Fish Room of the White House. Left to right: Minister of the Imperial Court of Ethiopia, Tafarra-Worq Kidane-Wold; unidentified; Emperor Selassie (writing in book); President Kennedy; U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, G. Mennen “Soapy” Williams. Washington, D.C.