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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-WAH-02
In this interview Harriman discusses his position in the State Department as a roving ambassador, including his flexibility in making decisions in the field, and traveling around the world; John F. Kennedy's [JFK] conception of the Soviet Union; interactions with Souvanna Phouma and changes in general opinion of him; evaluating options for American action or intervention in Laos; the international meeting in Geneva over Laos, including dealing with the Soviet negotiator George M. Pushking and with the Chinese; comparing JFK and Franklin D. Roosevelt in their respective administration of the State Department; and the Joint Chiefs’ attitude towards Laos and the concept of limited commitment, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-HAB-05
Brown discusses the U.S. and Soviet Union’s nuclear testing, the debate within the Kennedy Administration over whether to have atmospheric or underground testing, and negotiations leading to the 1963 Partial Test Ban Treaty, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-HAB-01
Brown discusses atmospheric nuclear testing by the U.S. and Soviet Union; overstatement of the nuclear threat from the Soviet Union during the Eisenhower administration, various missile systems; and the capabilities of the U.S.’ nuclear weapons, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JWUF-02
Fulbirght discusses the 1961 “Muzzling the Military” memorandum limiting political activity by members of the military, several Foreign Agents Registration Act cases, United States relations with the Soviet Union, and an October 1963 trip to Arkansas that Fulbright took with John F. Kennedy, among other issues.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-003-004
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate President George H. W. Bush's proposal at a North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit to negotiate a reduction in American and Soviet conventional forces in Europe. The episode aired on Monday, June 5, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-019-003
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming discuss the agenda for the upcoming summit meeting in Washington, D.C., between President George H. W. Bush and President of the Soviet Union Mikhail Gorbachev. The Senators debate expectations for negotiations on nuclear arms control, restraints on chemical weapons, and reductions in conventional forces in Europe. The episode aired on Wednesday, May 30, 1990, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-025-014
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate whether the United States should continue providing military aid to Angolan rebels led by Jonas Savimbi, while the Soviet Union provides aid to the Angolan government. The episode aired on Monday, October 29, 1990, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-021-002
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate continuing U.S. military aid to Angola's guerrilla movement led by Jonas Savimbi, the Soviet Union's involvement with Angola, and the effect of recent developments in the Cold War. The episode aired on Wednesday, July 11, 1990, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-014-011
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate President Bush's negotiations with the Soviet Union to reduce military troop levels in Europe. The episode aired on Friday, February 16, 1990, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-24A-6
Sound recording of a telephone conversation held on July 30, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy, Speaker of the United States House of Representatives John W. McCormack of Massachusetts, and Representative George H. Mahon of Texas. They discuss a defense budget cut, related concerns involving Korea and the Soviet Union, and potential political consequences.The recording begins in mid-conversation and ends abruptly.
This sound recording was originally recorded on Dictation Belt 24A, which contains additional sound recording(s) preceding this one. To hear all of the recordings on the Dictation Belt, see Digital Identifier: JFKPOF-TPH-24A, Title: Telephone recordings: Dictation Belt 24A.
Sound recording
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-24A
Dictation Belt 24A contains seven sound recordings. Item 24A.1 is a telephone conversation held on July 26, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and former President Harry S. Truman. Former President Truman congratulates President Kennedy on The Limited Nuclear Test Ban Treaty of 1963. President Kennedy asks former President Truman to make a public statement about the treaty. Item 24A.1A is a brief telephone exchange on July 26, 1963, between a White House Operator and Secretary of Labor W. Willard Wirtz. The operator speaks to Secretary Wirtz as he holds for President Kennedy. Item 24A.2 is a telephone conversation held on July 26, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Secretary of Labor W. Willard Wirtz. They discuss legislation regarding railroad work rules and George Meany’s position and strategy on the matter. Item 24A.3 is a telephone conversation held on July 26, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara. They discuss enlisting businessmen for an unidentified project. The recording begins in mid-conversation. Item 24A.4 is a telephone conversation between President John F. Kennedy and an unidentified man. The unidentified man reports on Cardinal (Richard J.) Cushing’s discussion of the election of Pope Paul VI. The recording begins in mid-conversation. Machine noise follows the conversation. Item 24A.5 is a telephone conversation held on July 30, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Secretary of State Dean Rusk. They discuss whether United Nations (U.N.) Secretary General U. Thant and Ambassador to the U.N. Adlai E. Stevenson should attend the signing of the Limited Nuclear Test Ban Treaty of 1963. They also discuss releasing a statement concerning President Charles de Gaulle of France. Machine noise follows the conversation. Item 24A.6 is a telephone conversation held on July 30, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy, Speaker of the United States House of Representatives John W. McCormack of Massachusetts, and Representative George H. Mahon of Texas. They discuss a defense budget cut, related concerns involving Korea and the Soviet Union, and potential political consequences. The recording begins in mid-conversation and ends abruptly.Transcript included. Each item listed above is also available individually as an excerpt derived from this full-length digitized recording. See Related Records for more information.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-145-002
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks to members of the First Armored Division at Fort Stewart, Georgia. In his speech President Kennedy commends his audience for their past military service, specifically noting their recent efforts related to Soviet missile bases in Cuba.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-034-010
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming compare the economy and military spending of the United States to those of the Soviet Union. The episode aired on Tuesday, May 21, 1991, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-032-002
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 Soviet Union's commitment to withdrawing their military forces from Afghanistan. The episode aired on Monday, December 5, 1988, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Harris Wofford
JFKWHSFHW-002-004
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-159-015
This folder contains Department of State cables and memoranda regarding Spain. Topics include the renegotiation of United States military bases in Spain, U.S. and Soviet Union military aid to Morocco, Spanish territories in Africa and relations with Morocco, and the death of Spanish Ambassador to the U.S. Mariano Yturralde.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-294-004
This folder contains memoranda; a Department of State Policy Planning Council report entitled, “Assignments, Status, and Terms of Reference: Basic National Security Policy Planning Tasks;” and a report entitled, “Basic National Security Policy,” concerning national security policies and objectives, foreign policy, arms control, the Soviet Union, and the military.
Textual folder
William W. Kaufmann Personal Papers
WWKPP-001-009
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-317-027
This folder contains telegrams and summaries of meetings regarding Soviet Union troops stopping and holding United States military convoys on the autobahn in Berlin, Germany. Also included in this folder are memoranda by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) on possible intentions by the Soviets for the delays.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-327-012
This folder contains memoranda to President John F. Kennedy from General Maxwell Taylor, Military Representative to the President. Topics include Soviet Union aggression in Berlin and United States response, an increase in military divisions to Europe, and a trip by General Taylor to Saigon to assess the situation in South Vietnam (officially known as the Republic of Vietnam) and its conflict with North Vietnam (officially known as the Democratic Republic of Vietnam).
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-312-007
This folder contains memoranda of agendas and outcomes of weekly luncheon meetings held by the National Security Council. Topics include the Operations Coordinating Board and organizational responsibility agreements; civil aviation from the Soviet Union; the commissary and PX (postal exchange) in Athens, Greece; the Soviet direction probe Venus; and anticipation of nuclear tests by communist China.
Textual folder
Papers of Robert F. Kennedy. Attorney General Papers
RFKAG-214-023
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Papers of Robert F. Kennedy. Attorney General Papers
RFKAG-214-022
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0899-003
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at the Pere Marquette Council of the Knights of Columbus anniversary dinner in Boston, Massachusetts. In his speech the Senator discusses the Soviet Union’s nuclear weapons program and a need for the United States to strengthen its national security and defense .
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0894-018
This folder contains a copy of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy at the Annual New England Air Reserve review held at the South Weymouth Naval Air Station. In his speech the Senator discusses the decreasing of international tensions as a result of the Soviet Union's decision to reduce the size of its armed forces.