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Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-241-001
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks to the Inter-American Press Association at the Americana Hotel in Miami Beach, Florida. In his speech President Kennedy explains the civic function of the media, and identifies four major goals of the Alliance for Progress: social justice, economic welfare, peaceful international relations, and political democracy and stability in the western hemisphere.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-306-005
This folder contains a draft and a press release of President John F. Kennedy's remarks before the Inter-American Press Association in Miami, Florida. In his speech President Kennedy addresses the importance of the Alianza para el Progreso (Alliance for Progress) in Latin America and identifies four major goals of the program: economic welfare, social justice, political democracy and stability, and international responsibility. The President goes on to discuss United States policy towards Cuba and the fight against communism in Latin America. Also included in this folder is a revision proposed by John A. McCone, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), of the speech section regarding U.S. policy towards Cuba.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-306-003
This folder contains materials in preparation for President John F. Kennedy's speech before the Inter-American Press Association in Miami, Florida and include a draft of a speech on the Alliance for Progress by W. Averell Harriman, Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs; a draft of a paper on the Soviet Union presence in Latin America, communism and Cuba, and inter-American policy; and staff memoranda on various topics. Also included in this folder are excerpts from President Kennedy's press conference of November 14, 1963 (News Conference 64).
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-306-002
This folder contains a press release of President John F. Kennedy's speech before the Inter-American Press Association in Miami, Florida. In his speech President Kennedy addresses the importance of the Alianza para el Progreso (Alliance for Progress) in Latin America and identifies four major goals of the program: economic welfare, social justice, political democracy and stability, and international responsibility. The President goes on to discuss United States policy towards Cuba and the fight against communism in Latin America.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-306-001
This folder contains memoranda, telegrams, and drafts regarding President John F. Kennedy's speech before the Inter-American Press Association in Miami, Florida. In his speech President Kennedy addresses the importance of the Alianza para el Progreso (Alliance for Progress) in Latin America and identifies four major goals of the program: economic welfare, social justice, political democracy and stability, and international responsibility. The President goes on to discuss United States policy towards Cuba and the fight against communism in Latin America. Also included in this folder is a speech by W. Averell Harriman, Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, given at the Inter-American Economic and Social Council in Brazil.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-048-014
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's remarks to the Inter-American Press Association at the Americana Hotel in Miami Beach, Florida. In his speech the President explains the civic function of the media, and identifies four major goals of the Alliance for Progress: social justice, economic welfare, peaceful international relations, and political democracy and stability in the western hemisphere. Materials in this folder include note cards with handwritten notations by the President, a press copy of the speech, and a dinner menu.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-139a-009
This file contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy’s secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the incoming and outgoing messages that passed through the White House communications center. Topics include the activities of the Inter-American Press Association and President Kennedy’s meeting with Brazilian President João Goulart.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-239-6-61
President John F. Kennedy meets with representatives of the Inter-American Press Association. President Kennedy (center, back to camera); others unidentified. Fish Room (Conference Room), White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-239-5-61
President John F. Kennedy meets with representatives of the Inter-American Press Association. President Kennedy (center); others unidentified. Fish Room (Conference Room), White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-239-4-61
President John F. Kennedy (seated at far right) meets with representatives of the Inter-American Press Association. Assistant Press Secretary, Jay W. Gildner, stands at far right; others unidentified. Fish Room (Conference Room), White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-239-3-61
President John F. Kennedy (center, back to camera) meets with representatives of the Inter-American Press Association. Assistant Press Secretary, Jay W. Gildner, stands at far right; others unidentified. Fish Room (Conference Room), White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-239-2-61
President John F. Kennedy (center, back to camera) meets with representatives of the Inter-American Press Association. Assistant Press Secretary, Jay W. Gildner, stands at far right; others unidentified. Fish Room (Conference Room), White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-239-1-61
President John F. Kennedy (center) meets with representatives of the Inter-American Press Association. Assistant Press Secretary, Jay W. Gildner, stands at far right; others unidentified. Fish Room (Conference Room), White House, Washington, D.C.