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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JKR-01
In this interview Ruina discusses the Nike-Zeus antiballistic-missile-missiles; briefing President John F. Kennedy [JFK] on the Nike-Zeus missiles; JFK’s comprehension of the briefing material and the type of questions he asked; Project Defender; the background and organization of the Advanced Research Projects Agency; the leadership and organization of the Department of Defense; interactions with Robert S. McNamara; competition between the military and the Defense Department on research and development and for resources and congressional funds; the period of new, advanced—but not always useful—technology; and Project AGILE and counterinsurgency efforts in Vietnam, among other issues.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-069a-006
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the United States Army. Materials include a report from General James Van Fleet to Secretary of the Army Elvis J. Stahr on the Army training program, Stahr's resignation letter, and a press release announcing the formation of the Committee on Equal Opportunity in the Armed Forces. Of note is a program for the 1962 Army football team at the United States Military Academy.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-069a-005
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the United States Army. Topics include two new permanent Army divisions; the passing of H.R. 6151 authorizing 12 billion dollars for aircraft, missiles, and naval vessels; issues with the Panama Canal Zone; and the resignation of Richard S. Morse as Assistant Secretary of the Army (R&D). Of note is a copy of a speech given by Deputy Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs Walt W. Rostow titled, "Guerilla Warfare in the Underdeveloped Areas." Also included in this folder is a report of the Board of Visitors to the United States Military Academy.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-080-014
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the Department of Justice. Materials consist of a working paper by the Special Warfare Division of the Department of the Army titled, "Counter Insurgency Operations: A Handbook for the Suppression of Communist Guerrilla/Terrorist Operations."