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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-ROWK-02
In this interview Komer discusses John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] personal diplomacy with the United Arab Republic [UAR] through letters; normalizing U.S.-Egypt relations; the Yemen conflict and U.S. interests; negotiating Yemen with M. Harold Macmillan and the attempt to have the United Kingdom recognize the Yemen Republic; dealing with Gamal Abdel Nasser; and difficulties with Saudi Arabia and the UAR, among other issues.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0899-008
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “Israel: A Miracle of Progress,” given at the B’nai Zion 50th anniversary dinner held at the Commodore Hotel in New York City. In his speech the Senator discusses Israel’s role in the Middle East and regional tensions caused by nationalism and the growing threat of communism.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0895-011
This folder contains copies of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy at the America Salutes Israel celebration at Yankee Stadium in New York. In his speech the Senator discusses the history and creation of the Israeli state and calls for the United States to provide aid to Israel in the face of Middle Eastern aggression.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0910-023
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “American Leadership for Peace in the Middle East,” given at a Zionists of America convention at the Statler Hilton Hotel in New York City. In his speech he discusses Israel’s history, offers his support for all Middle Eastern countries, and argues against an arms race between Israel and other nations in the Middle East.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-215-53-61
President of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly Mongi Slim, President John F. Kennedy, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, Secretary of State Dean Rusk, and United States Ambassador to the UN Adlai Stevenson greet delegates to the General Assembly of the UN at United Nations Headquarters, New York City, New York. Golda Meir, Foreign Minister of Israel, stands across from Mrs. Kennedy.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-215-52-61
President John F. Kennedy greets Golda Meir, Foreign Minister of Israel, at a reception for delegates to the General Assembly of the United Nations (UN) at United Nations Headquarters, New York City, New York. Secretary of State Dean Rusk and United States Ambassador to the UN Adlai Stevenson look on.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1030-007
This folder consists of excerpts of a Congressional Record containing an address by Senator John F. Kennedy titled, “Israel: A Miracle of Progress,” and given at the Golden Jubilee Banquet of B’nai Zion held at the Hotel Commodore in New York City. In his speech Senator Kennedy discusses Israel’s history, Soviet Union influence in the Middle East, and Israel’s relationship with the United States and Middle Eastern nations.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1049-006
This folder contains a press release of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks on Israel and the Middle East given at the American Zionist Convention in New York City.