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Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-11-25-C
ST34, KN40
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1961-05-19-E
KN03
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-ROWK-05
In this interview Komer discusses working with McGeorge Bundy; the “inner circle” of the Bundy State Department; Komer’s major contacts; the intelligence system; the power and responsibilities of the State Department; how Bundy screened what President John F. Kennedy [JFK] would see; relations with other key officials; Robert F. Kennedy and foreign policy issues; the Bundy State Department and White House staff; the “little State Department” in the White House; the bureaucratic role of the State Department; U.S. foreign policy in Asia; relations with key U.S. Ambassadors; handling Arab-Israeli issues; domestic pressures of American-Jewish community on JFK; Arabists in the Kennedy Administration; working with Myer Feldman on Israeli issues; the United States, Saudi Arabia, and oil; filling the power vacuum left by the British; dealing with Congress on foreign aid matters; counterinsurgency; and looking back at programs during the Kennedy Administration, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-ROWK-04
In this interview Komer discusses President John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] interest in Indonesia and Iran; U.S.-Indonesian relations; the Indian Ocean and Iran task forces; JFK’s contact with the Iranian Shah; Pakistani-Afghani disputes; U.S. aid to Afghanistan; Komer’s attempt to revamp the military aid program; McGeorge Bundy and Walt W. Rostow as President JFK’s advisers; and JFK’s direct contact with a select few National Security staff, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-ROWK-01
In this interview Komer discusses John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] stance on U.S. foreign policy during his presidency; JFK’s affinity for preventive diplomacy; comparisons between JFK and previous Presidents on foreign policy focus; JFK’s intellectual curiosity and “flair for detail,” and his willingness to make the unpopular decision, among other issues.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-006-002
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate the issue of terrorism and discuss the murder of Colonel William R. Higgins in Lebanon. Colonel Higgins was in Lebanon as part of a United Nations (UN) peacekeeping mission. They also comment on Israel's abduction of a pro-Iranian sheik. The episode aired on Tuesday, August 8, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-005-015
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate the U.S. Senate's vote on legislation to prevent future scandals like the Iran-Contra affair by imposing criminal penalties for any official who solicits illegal aid or wrongly diverts other funds to promote activities prohibited by Congress. The episode aired on on the Mutual Broadcasting System; air date is undetermined, but probably early August 1989.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-004-004
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate how the death of Supreme Leader of Iran Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini will affect relations between the United States and Iran, and how the U.S. should proceed. The episode aired on Tuesday, June 27, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JCT-01
In this interview, he discusses Chester Bowles’ political style, the unconventional selections of ambassadorial positions, and the nation’s role in the world, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-MRP-01
This interview focuses on Pahlavi’s personal and professional relationship with John F. Kennedy [JFK], his impression of JFK’s leadership style, and international relations, particularly with Iran, during the Kennedy administration, among other topics.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0005-001-024
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Robert J. "Bob" Dole of Kansas debate a U.S. arms deal with Iran and the future of U.S. military aid to the Contras in Nicaragua. The episode aired on Thursday, December 4, 1986, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-001-015
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate the disclosure of new information about President George H. W. Bush's visit as Vice President to Honduras, and whether the visit involved discussion of aid to the Contras and was related to the Iran-Contra scandal. The episode aired on Monday, May 8, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-012-012
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Robert J. "Bob" Dole of Kansas debate U.S. trade relations with Iran, American oil purchases from Iran, and a Senate-passed amendment cutting off all imports from Iran. The episode aired on Tuesday, October 13, 1987, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-016-016
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate reductions in U.S. military forces in the Persian Gulf. The episode aired on Wednesday, January 13, 1988, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
United States Information Agency Audio Recordings Collection
USIAAU-016-r04
Sound recording of a United States Information Agency (USIA) symposium on August 20, 1963, called “The Problems of Communication,” with participants from United States Information Services (USIS) stations in Finland, Iran, India, Argentina, England, Italy, Korea, Pakistan, Japan, and Thailand. The recording continues from reel 3 with participants discussing obstacles that the USIA faces when trying to “establish lines of communication between the American people and other peoples." This is reel 4 of 4 audio tape reels. Accession MR-1972-096-016-04.
Sound recording
United States Information Agency Audio Recordings Collection
USIAAU-016-r03
Sound recording of a United States Information Agency (USIA) symposium on August 20, 1963, called “The Problems of Communication,” with participants from United States Information Service (USIS) stations in Finland, Iran, India, Argentina, England, Italy, Korea, Pakistan, Japan, and Thailand. The recording continues from reel 2 with participants discussing obstacles that the USIA faces when trying to “establish lines of communication between the American people and other peoples." A portion of the recording is background conversation (little is discernible). This is reel 3 of 4 audio tape reels. The recording continues on reel 4. Accession MR-1972-096-016-r03.
Sound recording
United States Information Agency Audio Recordings Collection
USIAAU-016-r02
Sound recording of a United States Information Agency (USIA) symposium on August 20, 1963, called “The Problems of Communication,” with participants from United States Information Service (USIS) stations in Finland, Iran, India, Argentina, England, Italy, Korea, Pakistan, Japan, and Thailand. The recording continues from reel 1 with participants discussing obstacles that the USIA faces when trying to “establish lines of communication between the American people and other peoples." Director of the USIA Edward R. Murrow continues to participate in discussion. A portion of the recording is background conversation (little is discernible). This is reel 2 of 4 audio tape reels. The recording continues on reel 3. Accession MR-1972-096-016-r02.
Sound recording
United States Information Agency Audio Recordings Collection
USIAAU-016-r01
Sound recording of a United States Information Agency (USIA) symposium on August 20, 1963, called “The Problems of Communication,” with participants from United States Information Service (USIS) stations in Finland, Iran, India, Argentina, England, Italy, Korea, Pakistan, Japan, and Thailand. An unidentified speaker makes opening remarks and asks each participant to discuss obstacles that the USIA faces when trying to “establish lines of communication between the American people and other peoples.” Director of the USIA Edward R. Murrow joins the group with the conference in progress. He makes brief remarks and participates during part of the conference. This is reel 1 of 4 audio tape reels. The recording continues on reel 2. Accession MR-1972-096-016-r01.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-085-002
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s welcome address to Mohammad Rezā Shāh Pahlavi, the Shah of Iran, and Empress Farah Pahlavi at Washington National Airport. The recording contains some echoes.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-033-012
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate the U.S. humanitarian relief effort for Kurdish refugees who left Iraq for Iran. The Senators mention negotiations between the Kurds and the President of Iraq, Saddam Hussein, and comment on U.S. relations with Iran. The episode aired on Tuesday, April 30, 1991, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-08-22-D
AR26, ST13, KN21
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-04-24-C
AR35, KN34
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-04-13-A
KN15
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-04-12-E
ST09
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-04-12-D
ST09