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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-226-002
This file contains materials for President John F. Kennedy in response to a memo from the President to Secretary of State Dean Rusk and Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara regarding eight questions on United States nuclear policy towards France and European nuclear matters. Also included in this folder are copies of articles by Raymond Aron published in the French newspaper Le Figaro discussing relations between the U.S. and France.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-226-001
This file contains memoranda, telegrams, and draft papers regarding the United States policy towards France and the French nuclear program, nuclear assistance to France by the U.S. and Great Britain, a nuclear program within NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization), and press attitudes toward a nuclear sharing program with France. Also included in this folder is a paper by Malcolm W. Hoag titled, “Nuclear Control After Nassau.”
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-225-010
This file contains memoranda and reports from various government departments and agencies regarding support for missile technology and nuclear aid to France. Materials include a Department of Defense report titled, "Policy on Sharing Nuclear Information, Materials and Delivery Systems with France"; a Department of State report titled, "Nuclear Aid to France"; and minutes from a meeting between President John F. Kennedy, Secretary of State Dean Rusk, Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara, and McGeorge Bundy, Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-225-009
This file contains memoranda regarding the United States, France, and nuclear weapons including the French nuclear weapons and missile program, negotiations between the U.S. and France on nuclear weapons issues, and proposed nuclear aid to France.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-225-008
This file contains Department of State memoranda regarding the "Agreement for Cooperation in the Operation of Atomic Weapons Systems for Mutual Defense Purposes with the Government of France," proposed by the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) to support and maintain NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) forces. The memoranda include advice to President John F. Kennedy regarding requests made by United States Ambassador to France, James M. Gavin, to supply France with enriched uranium for military purposes.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-225-007
This file contains memoranda regarding creation of a NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) Nuclear Force and a review of NATO defense strategy and planning. Also included is a report by the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) titled, “Proposed Mutual Defense Agreement for Cooperation with the Government of France,” and a copy of the Atomic Cooperation Agreement between the United States and France.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-225-006
This folder contains telegrams and memoranda regarding a potential revision of the Finnish Peace Treaty that would allow Finland to acquire guided missile weapons; and sales of missiles and military equipment to Finland by the Soviet Union and Great Britain.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-224-006
This folder contains Department of State telegrams regarding NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) and nuclear weapons programs including an agreement with France for mutual defense, Belgium and NATO forces, Euratom (European Atomic Energy Community) membership and plutonium, and the Atomic Cooperation Agreement.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-224-005
This file contains memoranda regarding a commitment made by the United States to provide Polaris submarines to NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization), control and sharing of nuclear weapons in Europe, the transmittal of atomic weapons information to NATO, and U.S. support of NADGE (NATO Air Defense Ground Environment).
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-224-004
This file contains memoranda regarding a commitment made by the United States to provide Polaris submarines to NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization), control and sharing of nuclear weapons in Europe, the transmittal of atomic weapons information to NATO, and U.S. support of NADGE (NATO Air Defense Ground Environment). Of note is a paper titled, "A European Nuclear Strike Force," by Colonel L.J. Legere, National Security Council staff member on military policy and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-224-003
This file contains memoranda regarding a commitment made by the United States to provide Polaris submarines to NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization), control and sharing of nuclear weapons in Europe, the transmittal of atomic weapons information to NATO, and U.S. support of NADGE (NATO Air Defense Ground Environment). Of note is a paper titled, "Considerations Influencing the Transfer, Release, and Use of Nuclear Weapons."
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-224-002
This folder contains memoranda regarding NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) defense and nuclear weapons. Topics include translating documents sent to allied nations on nuclear weapons systems, capability of the United States to provide military equipment to NATO defense forces, control of nuclear weapons in Europe, and voting instructions for the U.S. on a resolution by Sweden for the dissemination of nuclear weapons.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-224-001
This folder contains materials regarding the Second Defense Policy Conference to discuss MRBM’s (medium-range ballistic missiles), burden sharing within NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) countries, a nuclear weapons program within NATO, and NATO reorganization.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-223-013
This folder contains materials regarding a Defense Policy Conference to discuss a nuclear weapons program within NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization).
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-223-011
This folder contains Department of State telegrams regarding a visit by NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) Secretary General Dirk Stikker to Washington, D.C. to meet with Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara, Secretary of State Dean Rusk, and President John F. Kennedy. Also included in this folder are briefing memoranda concerning areas of discussion for the meetings such as the Nassau Agreement, a MLF (multi-lateral force) within NATO, the status of conventional forces build-up, a strengthening of political consultation, and NATO defense planning.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-223-007
This file contains Department of State telegrams and memoranda regarding a NATO (North Atlantic Trade Organization) embargo on the export of large diameter pipe to the Soviet Union. Topics include pressure by the United States on NATO member countries to enforce the embargo, the response of the Soviet Union, and Great Britain’s rejection of the embargo.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-223-002
This folder contains Department of State telegrams regarding NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization). Topics include a force planning exercise proposed by NATO Secretary General Dirk Stikker and French opposition to the proposal, observation posts, United States aircraft redeployment, and the NATO contribution to Greece’s defense.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-222-016
This folder contains Department of State telegrams regarding NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization). Subjects include United States contributions to NATO’s defense infrastructure, nuclear weapons, a proposed a multilateral nuclear force (MLF), the Nassau Agreement, and remarks on issues facing Europe and NATO by British Minister of Foreign Affairs and Earl of Home Alec-Douglas Home at a meeting of the NAC (North Atlantic Council).
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-222-015
This folder contains Department of State telegrams regarding NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization). Subjects include NAC (North Atlantic Council) meetings, the health of NATO Secretary General Dirk Stikker, Berlin, meetings of the Atlantic Policy Advisory Group (APAG), and the Cuban Missile Crisis.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-222-014
This folder contains Department of State telegrams regarding NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization). Subjects include NAC (North Atlantic Council) meetings, a multilateral force (MLF), a trip to the United States by NATO Secretary General Dirk Stikker, United States missiles programs, and the NATO Air Defense Ground Environment (NADGE) program.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-222-013
This folder contains Department of State telegrams regarding NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization). Subjects include a NAC (North Atlantic Council) meeting attended by Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs Harlan Cleveland; a multilateral force (MLF); a trip to the United States by NATO Secretary General Dirk Stikker; and the resignation of General Lauris Norstad as Supreme Allied Commander Europe and Commander-in-Chief Europe, and the succession of General Lyman Lemnitzer.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-222-012
This folder contains Department of State telegrams regarding NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization). Subjects include a NAC (North Atlantic Council) meeting attended by Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs Harlan Cleveland discussing colonialism, the NATO Air Defense Ground Environment (NADGE) program, and relations between various European countries.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-222-011
This folder contains Department of State telegrams regarding NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization). Subjects include NAC (North Atlantic Council) meetings, a reorganization of NATO’s military structure, a multilateral force (MLF), and border control in Germany.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-222-010
This folder contains Department of State telegrams regarding NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization). Subjects include NAC (North Atlantic Council) meetings, aid to Greece and Turkey from NATO, economic measures against Cuba, and revised NATO defense guidelines.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-222-009
This folder contains Department of State telegrams regarding NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization). Subjects include NAC (North Atlantic Council) meetings and a report discussing aid to Greece and Turkey from NATO.