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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-ROAH-02
This interview focuses on relations with Cuba under the Kennedy Administration, the Bay of Pigs, the Cuban exile community, and the Cold War, among other things.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-BBH-01
In this interview Hickenlooper discusses various meetings with President John F. Kennedy [JFK] on foreign relations; Soviet and American nuclear testing; the nuclear test ban treaty; the Bay of Pigs invasion; Laos and Vietnam; the Punta del Este Conference in 1962; the Cuban Missile Crisis, 1962; Hickenlooper's 1962 reelection campaign; traveling with JFK to Costa Rica; the 1961 Berlin crisis; JFK's congressional relations; and social occasions at the Kennedy White House, among other issues.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1961-04-29-A
AR06
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JOFF-01
In this written statement Figueres discusses his memories of John F. Kennedy [JFK], the Bay of Pigs invasion, the Social Democratic Movement in Latin America, JFK’s assassination, the Alliance for Progress, and attending JFK’s funeral, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-RLT-01
In this interview, Telles discusses his personal experiences with John F. Kennedy [JFK], how JFK handled international relations, and his visit to Costa Rica, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JFO-01
This interview covers John F. Kennedy’s popularity among Costa Ricans during his visit to Costa Rica and the Kennedy administration’s policies concerning Latin America, among other topics.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-011-003
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Robert J. "Bob" Dole of Kansas debate a plan proposed by Costa Rica's President Oscar Arias Sánchez to bring peace in Central America and the effect the plan would have on Nicaragua and the conflict between the Sandinista government and Contras. The episode aired on Thursday, August 27, 1987, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-15A-3
Sound recording of a fragment of a telephone conversation between President John F. Kennedy and an unidentified man. They discuss holding a meeting prior to President Kennedy’s trip to Costa Rica.The recording begins in mid-conversation.
Transcript included. This sound recording was originally recorded on Dictation Belt 15A, which contains additional sound recording(s) preceding this one. To hear all of the recordings on the Dictation Belt, see Digital Identifier: JFKPOF-TPH-15A, Title: Telephone recordings: Dictation Belt 15A.
Sound recording
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-15A
Dictation Belt 15A contains three sound recordings. Item 15A.1 is a telephone conversation held on March 13, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Secretary of State Dean Rusk. They discuss releasing information about the disbursement of local currency payments to congressmen traveling abroad. Item 15A.2 is a telephone conversation held on March 13, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and David L. Hackett. They discuss the United States hockey team’s loss to Sweden’s team. Item 15A.3 is a telephone conversation between President John F. Kennedy and an unidentified man. They discuss holding a meeting prior to President Kennedy’s trip to Costa Rica. The recording begins in mid-conversation.Transcript included. Each item listed above is also available individually as an excerpt derived from this full-length digitized recording. See Related Records for more information.
Sound recording
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-14B-3
Sound recording of a telephone conversation held on March 12, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Richard N. Goodwin, Secretary-general for the International Peace Corps Secretariat. They discuss preparing remarks for President Kennedy to deliver during his visit to Costa Rica.The recording begins in mid-conversation.
Transcript included. This sound recording was originally recorded on Dictation Belt 14B, which contains additional sound recording(s) preceding and following this one. To hear all of the recordings on the Dictation Belt, see Digital Identifier: JFKPOF-TPH-14B, Title: Telephone recordings: Dictation Belt 14B.
Sound recording
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-14B
Dictation Belt 14B contains six sound recordings from March 12, 1963. The recording of the conversation in item 14B.1 begins on Dictation Belt 14A.5. Item 14B.1 is part of a telephone conversation between President John F. Kennedy and Secretary of the Treasury C. Douglas Dillon. They continue to discuss Internal Revenue Service (IRS) rules on expense accounts. Machine noise follows the conversation. Item 14B.2 is a telephone conversation between President John F. Kennedy and Under Secretary of the Navy Paul B. Fay. They discuss possible naval base closings and the outlook for a bid by the city of San Francisco to host the 1964 Democratic National Convention. Machine noise follows the conversation. Item 14B.3 is a telephone conversation between President John F. Kennedy and Richard N. Goodwin, Secretary-general for the International Peace Corps Secretariat. They discuss preparing remarks for President Kennedy to deliver during his visit to Costa Rica. The recording begins in mid-conversation. Item 14B.4 is a telephone conversation between President John F. Kennedy and Deputy Secretary of Defense Roswell L. Gilpatric. They discuss hearings on the TFX airplane. The recording begins in mid-conversation. Item 14B.5 is a telephone conversation between President John F. Kennedy and Lawrence F. O'Brien, Special Assistant to the President. They discuss a construction bill, a pay raise issue, and their effects on the federal budget. The recording begins in mid-conversation. Item 14B.6 is a telephone conversation between President John F. Kennedy and Assistant Secretary of Defense Arthur Sylvester. They discuss Sylvester’s testimony at a hearing involving the TFX airplane.Transcript included. Each item listed above is also available individually as an excerpt derived from this full-length digitized recording. See Related Records for more information.
Sound recording
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-14A-3
Sound recording of a telephone conversation held on March 11, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Edwin Martin, Assistant Secretary of State for Inter-American Affairs. They discuss whether Latin-American presidents will issue a statement on Cuba before President Kennedy’s trip to Costa Rica.Transcript included. This sound recording was originally recorded on Dictation Belt 14A, which contains additional sound recording(s) preceding and following this one. To hear all of the recordings on the Dictation Belt, see Digital Identifier: JFKPOF-TPH-14A, Title: Telephone recordings: Dictation Belt 14A.
Sound recording
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-14A
Dictation Belt 14A contains five sound recordings. The recording of the conversation in item 14A.1 begins on Dictation Belt 13A. Item 14A.1 is part of a telephone conversation held on March 9, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Governor Harold E. Hughes of Iowa. They continue to discuss an appeal for clemency on behalf of a prisoner awaiting execution in Iowa. They also discuss Iowa politics. Machine noise follows the conversation.Item 14A.2 is a telephone conversation between President John F. Kennedy and Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy. They discuss Henry R. (“Harry”) Luce and articles in “Time” and “Newsweek” magazines. They also discuss proposed school construction on military bases in the South. A fragment of unintelligible chatter from [White House Operator?] follows the conversation. Item 14A.3 is a telephone conversation held on March 11, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Edwin Martin, Assistant Secretary of State for Inter-American Affairs. They discuss whether Latin-American presidents will issue a statement on Cuba before President Kennedy’s trip to Costa Rica. Item 14A.4 is a telephone conversation held on March 11, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Assistant Secretary of Defense Arthur Sylvester. They discuss Sylvester’s remarks about hearings on the TFX airplane. The recording begins in mid-conversation. Item 14A.5 is part of a telephone conversation held on March 12, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Secretary of the Treasury C. Douglas Dillon. They discuss Internal Revenue Service (IRS) rules on expense accounts and the effects on businesses. The recording begins in mid-conversation and ends abruptly. The recording of this conversation continues on Dictation Belt 14B.
Transcript included. Each item listed above is also available individually as an excerpt derived from this full-length digitized recording. See Related Records for more information.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-172-004
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the El Coco Airport upon his departure from Costa Rica. In his speech the President thanks the country's citizens for their hospitality and discusses the ways in which nations of the western hemisphere are joined by their common goals and experience.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-172-003
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the University of Costa Rica concerning the four primary tenets of the Alliance for Progress: the right of every nation to govern itself, the right of political liberty, the right to social justice, and the right of every nation to make economic progress with modern technological advancements.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-172-002
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at a welcoming delegation by the Christian Democratic Youth at the United States Ambassador's residence in San José, Costa Rica. In his speech the President discusses the successes of the Alliance for Progress and commends the organization on their efforts to uphold democratic ideals in response to the spread of communism.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-172-001
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the El Bosque Housing Project in El Bosque, Costa Rica. In his speech the President describes the housing project as an example of the tangible impact of the Alliance for Progress and proposes similar improvements for health care, education, and employment opportunities in the area.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-171-003
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s toast at a dinner held in the Casa Presidencíal in San José, Costa Rica. In his speech the President discusses the United States's history of isolation and explains how his visit to Costa Rica has reminded him and his staff of their international responsibilities, specifically related to the Alliance for Progress. The opening sentences of the toast were missed due to the microphones being turned on late.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-171-001
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks to members of the American Colony and employees of the United States Embassy in San José, Costa Rica. In his speech the President thanks his audience for their diplomatic service and discusses how they can contribute to the mission of the Alliance for Progress.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-170-006
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks upon arrival at the La Sabana Airport in San Jose, Costa Rica. In his speech the President discusses the mission of the Alliance for Progress to improve social, political, and economic conditions in the Western hemisphere.
Oral history
Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Collection
RPCV-MR-2008-081
Mitchell A. Seligson and his wife Susan (Sue) Berk-Seligson served as Peace Corps volunteers in Costa Rica from 1968 to 1970. They were stationed in a rural area not far from the border with Panama. Mitchell worked on cooperative and community development projects, while Susan worked on nutrition and community development projects. Interviewed and recorded by Barbara Kaare-Lopez, June 6, 2008. 3 tapes (web streaming files combined into 1 file).
Oral history
Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Collection
RPCV-MR-2008-080
Bruce Lang served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Costa Rica from 1968 to 1971. He worked on a co-op program with local farmers that is still in existence today. He also assisted in a local land reform measure so that farmers could eventually own their own land. Interviewed by Katie Langland, June 7, 2008. 1 tape (web streaming files combined into 1 file).
Oral history
Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Collection
RPCV-MR-2008-075-002
Sally H. Foote served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Costa Rica from 1968 to 1970 on a public health project (Costa Rica IX). Her project was originally designed for a three-member team with one person focusing on public health, the second on agriculture, and the third on microeconomics or co-ops. However, once in Costa Rica, Foote was assigned by herself to a small town in the interior of the country. She worked with her community to raise funds to construct a small clinic building for public health services. For her second year, Foote transferred to San Jose and worked at a special education school for the visual and hearing impaired. In the interview, she also describes the psychological strategies employed during the Peace Corps training and selection process. Interviewed and recorded by Joanne Roll, June 6, 2008. 2 tapes (web streaming files combined into 1 file).
Oral history
Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Collection
RPCV-MR-2008-075-001
Jennifer Walter Fowler served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Costa Rica from 1968 to 1971 on a public health project (Costa Rica IX). As part of a three person team, she trained in public health while her other two team members trained in agriculture and microeconomics. In Costa Rica, Fowler worked with the community to raise money to build a public health clinic. She also taught nutrition in the local elementary school. Early in her service, Fowler married a fellow Peace Corps volunteer. Their home became a gathering place for other volunteers as well as Costa Ricans. In her interview, Fowler also discusses how health care was delivered at her site and how male and female volunteers were perceived differently. Interviewed and recorded by Joanne Roll, June 5, 2008. 1 tape (web streaming files combined into 1 file).
Oral history
Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Collection
RPCV-ACC-2019-055
Jean Parcher served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Costa Rica from 1980 to 1983 in a community development and health education program. She served alongside her husband. The couple was stationed in Coroma, an indigenous Bri Bri community, where their program operated in conjunction with the National Commission of Indigenous Affairs (CONAI). Parcher discusses her work teaching women to build school gardens and holding cooking and weaving classes, as well as her experience treating people for skin lesions and a snake bite. She reflects on the lessons she learned through Peace Corps service, especially on how to help indigenous people achieve their own priorities. Finally, Parcher discusses her on-going involvement in international activities and her continuing commitment to achieving Peace Corps' third goal of bringing the world back to the U.S. Interviewed and recorded by Evelyn Ganzglass, February 16, 2019. 2 digital audio files (web streaming files combined into 1 file).