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United States Information Agency Audio Recordings Collection
USIAAU-016-r04
Sound recording of a United States Information Agency (USIA) symposium on August 20, 1963, called “The Problems of Communication,” with participants from United States Information Services (USIS) stations in Finland, Iran, India, Argentina, England, Italy, Korea, Pakistan, Japan, and Thailand. The recording continues from reel 3 with participants discussing obstacles that the USIA faces when trying to “establish lines of communication between the American people and other peoples." This is reel 4 of 4 audio tape reels. Accession MR-1972-096-016-04.
Sound recording
United States Information Agency Audio Recordings Collection
USIAAU-016-r03
Sound recording of a United States Information Agency (USIA) symposium on August 20, 1963, called “The Problems of Communication,” with participants from United States Information Service (USIS) stations in Finland, Iran, India, Argentina, England, Italy, Korea, Pakistan, Japan, and Thailand. The recording continues from reel 2 with participants discussing obstacles that the USIA faces when trying to “establish lines of communication between the American people and other peoples." A portion of the recording is background conversation (little is discernible). This is reel 3 of 4 audio tape reels. The recording continues on reel 4. Accession MR-1972-096-016-r03.
Sound recording
United States Information Agency Audio Recordings Collection
USIAAU-016-r02
Sound recording of a United States Information Agency (USIA) symposium on August 20, 1963, called “The Problems of Communication,” with participants from United States Information Service (USIS) stations in Finland, Iran, India, Argentina, England, Italy, Korea, Pakistan, Japan, and Thailand. The recording continues from reel 1 with participants discussing obstacles that the USIA faces when trying to “establish lines of communication between the American people and other peoples." Director of the USIA Edward R. Murrow continues to participate in discussion. A portion of the recording is background conversation (little is discernible). This is reel 2 of 4 audio tape reels. The recording continues on reel 3. Accession MR-1972-096-016-r02.
Sound recording
United States Information Agency Audio Recordings Collection
USIAAU-016-r01
Sound recording of a United States Information Agency (USIA) symposium on August 20, 1963, called “The Problems of Communication,” with participants from United States Information Service (USIS) stations in Finland, Iran, India, Argentina, England, Italy, Korea, Pakistan, Japan, and Thailand. An unidentified speaker makes opening remarks and asks each participant to discuss obstacles that the USIA faces when trying to “establish lines of communication between the American people and other peoples.” Director of the USIA Edward R. Murrow joins the group with the conference in progress. He makes brief remarks and participates during part of the conference. This is reel 1 of 4 audio tape reels. The recording continues on reel 2. Accession MR-1972-096-016-r01.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-053-002
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s welcome address to President Urho Kekkonen of Finland upon arrival at Andrews Air Force Base.
Sound recording
United States Information Agency Audio Recordings Collection
USIAAU-071-r02
Sound recording of Swedish-language Finnish State Radio coverage in memory of President John F. Kennedy in the days following his death. Speakers include President of Finland Urho Kekkonen, Prime Minister of Sweden Tage Erlander, Prime Minister of Denmark Jens Otto Krag, and Prime Minister of Norway Einar Gerhardsen. Information on tape box label: "I. On Passing of President John F. Kennedy: 1. President Urho Kekkonen. 2. Prime Minister of Sweden Tage Erlander. 3. Prime Minister of Denmark Jens Otto Krag. 4. Prime Minister of Norway Einar Gerhardsen. 5. Goran Byttner Comments on Brant's Speech. 6. Bjorn Hallstrom on Reaction in London. 7. Hans Granqvist on Reaction in Paris. 8. Lyndon B. Johnson's Statement. 9. Knud Moller Introduces Lyndon B. Johnson. 10. Bjorn Ahlander on" [John W. McCormack], "II. Funeral of President John F. Kennedy." Accession MR-1965-092.
Sound recording
United States Information Agency Audio Recordings Collection
USIAAU-071-r01
Sound recording of Finnish-language Finnish State Radio coverage in memory of President John F. Kennedy in the days following his death. Information on tape box label: "1. 'Memory of President John F. Kennedy,' 11/23/63. 2. Requiem for President John F. Kennedy at St. Henry's Church, 11/24/63. 3. Funeral ceremonies for President John F. Kennedy, based on a transmission relayed by Telstar. 4. President John F. Kennedy's last ride to Arlington Cemetery." Accession MR-1965-092.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-04-25-B
AR35, KN34
Textual folder
Arthur M. Schlesinger Personal Papers
AMSPP-WH34-001
Textual folder
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.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-070-005
This folder contains telegrams and memoranda regarding a potential revision of the Finnish Peace Treaty to allow Finland to acquire guided missile weapons; sales of missiles and military equipment to Finland by the United States and Great Britain; purchase of Soviet Union military equipment by Finland; Finnish relations with the Soviet Union; and Finland’s defense policy. Also included in this folder is a report by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) titled, “Foreign Policy Pressures on Finland’s Internal Politics.”
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-070-004
This folder contains telegrams regarding the influence of the Soviet Union on Finland and the impact on other nations, particularly Norway, Sweden, and Denmark; elections in Finland; a defector from the Soviet embassy in Helsinki; and a proposed revision to the Finnish Peace Treaty that would allow Finland to acquire guided missile weapons. Also included in this folder is correspondence between President John F. Kennedy and Finnish President Urho Kekkonen on the anniversary of Finland’s independence and congratulatory remarks on the re-election of President Kekkonen.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-070-003
This folder contains telegrams from the Department of State regarding a diplomatic note to Finland from the Soviet Union proposing a meeting to discuss the potential threat of West Germany and its allies, Finnish relations with Scandinavian countries, and elections in Finland. Also included in this folder are telegrams regarding a meeting between Finnish President Urho Kekkonen and Soviet Union Premier Nikita Khrushchev in Novosibirsk to discuss the military consultation regarding the potential threat from West Germany.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-070-002
This folder contains telegrams and memoranda regarding a diplomatic note to Finland from the Soviet Union proposing consultations to discuss the potential threat of West Germany and its allies, and thereby invoking the 1948 Finno-Soviet treaty (formally known as the Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation, and Mutual Assistance). Materials also discuss the impact of the proposed consultation on Finland’s relations with Sweden, Norway, and Denmark.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-070-001
This folder contains telegrams and memoranda regarding Finland and its relations with the Soviet Union and United States including communism, policy towards the Soviet Union, and a visit by President Urho Kekkonen to the United States. Also included in this folder are memoranda of conversations between President Kekkonen, Secretary of State Dean Rusk, and President Kennedy discussing nuclear testing by the Soviet Union, Berlin, and Germany (Federal Republic).
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-036-005
This folder contains a press copy of President Kennedy's toast to President Urho Kekkonen of Finland at a luncheon held in the White House State Dining Room. The press copy also includes President Kekkonen's response.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-036-004
This folder contains a press copy of President Kennedy's welcome address to President Urho Kekkonen of Finland at Andrews Air Force Base. The press copy also includes President Kekkonen's reply to President Kennedy.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-314-019
This folder contains agendas, background memoranda, and Record of Actions of National Security Council (NSC) Standing Group meetings. Topics include United States and Soviet Union cooperation in matters of outer space, relations between Korea and Japan, a treaty allowing Finland to acquire guided missiles, and guidelines for the production and stockpiling of special nuclear materials.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-116-008
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning Finland, and pertains to a visit to the United States by President of Finland Urho Kekkonen. Of note is a telegram to President Kekkonen from President Kennedy regarding United States policy towards Finland's neutrality.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-116-007
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning Finland. Materials pertain to a visit to the United States by President of Finland Urho Kekkonen and a gift of a souvenir photograph album to President Kekkonen from President Kennedy. Also included in this folder is correspondence between President Kennedy and President Kekkonen.
Textual folder
Joseph P. Kennedy Personal Papers
JPKPP-148-002
Textual folder
George W. Ball Personal Papers
GBPP-004-001
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Sanford L. Fox
JFKWHSFSLF-002-009
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Sanford L. Fox
JFKWHSFSLF-010-008
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C19173
Luncheon in honor of Urho Kekkonen, President of Finland. Tables with floral arrangements and place settings. State Dining Room, White House, Washington, D.C.