• Oral History
    Charles R. Burrows Oral History Interview - JFK #1, 9/4/1970
    John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection4 September 1970

    Burrows discusses his relations with Honduran President Ramon Villeda Morales and with General Oswaldo Lopez Arellano, the man who overthrew Villeda Morales; Villeda Morales’ 1962 visit to the U.S.; the Bay of Pigs invasion and Honduras’ relations with Cuba; and General Lopez’ 1963 coup d’état; among other issues.

  • Folder
    Honduras: General, 1961-1962
    Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.31 December 1960-11 December 1962

    This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning Honduras. Materials concern an informal visit to the United States by President of Honduras Ramón Villeda Morales, and an appointment between President Kennedy and United States Ambassador to Honduras Charles R. Burrows. This f...

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    AR6424-A. White House Reception for the Latin American Diplomatic Corps
    White House Photographs13 March 1961

    Reception for Latin American Diplomats, Officials, and Members of Congress. L-R: Berta Alvarado Puerto; Ambassador of Honduras, Dr. Céleo Dávila; Claudia Alta “Lady Bird” Johnson; Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson; Ambassador of Nicaragua and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, Dr. Guillermo Sevilla-Sacasa; First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy; Ambassador of Per...

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    AR6424-E. White House Reception for the Latin American Diplomatic Corps
    White House Photographs13 March 1961

    Reception for Latin American Diplomats, Officials, and Members of Congress. Front row, L-R: Foreign Minister of Honduras, Dr. Andrés Alvarado Puerto; Berta Alvarado Puerto; Ambassador of Honduras, Dr. Céleo Dávila; Claudia Alta “Lady Bird” Johnson; Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson; Ambassador of Nicaragua and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, Dr. Guill...

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    AR6424-G. President John F. Kennedy Speaks at White House Reception for the Latin American Diplomatic Corps
    White House Photographs13 March 1961

    Reception for Latin American Diplomats, Officials, and Members of Congress. President John F. Kennedy (at left) addresses the audience from podium; the President proposed the Alliance for Progress (Alianza para el Progreso), designed to promote economic cooperation between Latin American countries and the United States. Front row of section at righ...

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    AR6424-I. President John F. Kennedy Speaks at White House Reception for the Latin American Diplomatic Corps
    White House Photographs13 March 1961

    Reception for Latin American Diplomats, Officials, and Members of Congress. President John F. Kennedy (at left) addresses the audience from podium; the President proposed the Alliance for Progress (Alianza para el Progreso), designed to promote economic cooperation between Latin American countries and the United States. Front row of attendees facin...

  • Museum Artifact
    Enamel Image of a Mayan King
    Gifts from Heads of State1962

    Red, orange, and yellow portrait of a Mayan king or scribe wearing an elaborate headdress painted in enamel on a rectangular piece of tin. He is seated next to two vertical glyphs situated on the left. The rectangular piece of tin is attached to a wood frame.

  • Folder
    Welcome to President Villeda Morales of Honduras, 30 November 1962
    Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.30 November 1962

    This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's remarks of welcome to Dr. Ramon Villeda Morales, President of Honduras, on the South Lawn of the White House. In his speech the President discusses the Alliance for Progress and how the program will respon...

  • Museum Artifact
    Photograph of President of Honduras Ramon Villeda Morales
    Gifts from Heads of StateNovember 30, 1962

    Black and white photograph of the President of Honduras Ramon Villeda Morales wearing thick rimmed glasses. Inscribed to President Kennedy.

  • Audio
    Welcoming Remarks to President Villeda of Honduras at the White House, 30 November 1962
    White House Audio Collection30 November 1962

    Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s welcome address to Dr. Ramón Villeda Morales, President of Honduras, on the White House South Lawn. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the Alliance for Progress and how the program will respond to the current situation in Cuba.

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