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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-EDAG-06
In this interview Gullion discusses the State Department’s staff for Africa; the U.S. policy towards the Congo and Katangese secession; the process of and difficulties with arranging a meeting between Moise Kapenda Tshombe and Cyrille Adoula at Kitona Air Base; and UN military operations and other actions in the Congo, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-EDAG-01
In this interview Gullion discusses his first impressions of and early relationship with Congressman John F. Kennedy [JFK]; JFK’s 1951 visit to Indochina and its affect on his stance on foreign policy; the State Department’s issues with JFK throughout his career; and JFK as a Senator, among other issues.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-022-012
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 new progress made on accounting for American armed forces service members missing in action (MIA) in Vietnam and other countries in Indochina. They also comment on unscrupulous businesses profiting off the MIAs. The episode aired on Wednesday, January 6, 1993, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-1103-014
This folder contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks at the Cook County Democratic Dinner in Chicago, Illinois. In his speech, the Senator promotes the reelection bid of Senator Paul Douglas and recommends strategies for the Democratic Party in the 1954 campaign. He also discusses foreign policy issues, including the French war in Indochina. Of note is one page with notations by Sargent Shriver.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0921-006
This file contains a chronological set of press releases and statements issued by Senator John F. Kennedy's office. Also included is a reprint of Senator Kennedy's speech on "The War in Indochina," which he gave in the Senate on April 6, 1954.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0894-025
This folder contains copies of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy before the Connecticut Valley branch of the Foreign Policy Association in Springfield, Massachusetts. In his speech the Senator discusses foreign policy proposals to address various international issues including French colonialism in North Africa and Indochina, and communism in the Middle East and Asia.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0894-008
This folder contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy's partial remarks before the Executives' Club in Chicago, Illinois. In his speech the Senator discusses proposals for increased United States involvement in Southeast Asia to address the growing threat of communism.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0894-004
This folder contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy's speech before the United States Senate titled, "The War in Indochina." In his speech the Senator addresses reports on French success with fighting communism in Vietnam and Southeast Asia, and discusses proposals for increased U.S. involvement in Southeast Asia in the form of military aid.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0420-003
This folder contains carbons of outgoing correspondence sent by Senator John F. Kennedy's office in 1953. These letters relate to individuals and organizations with names beginning Ia to Iz, as well as the subjects Indochina and industry.