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Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-11-25-C
ST34, KN40
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-AC-01
Carillo Flores discusses his role as Ambassador to the United States from Mexico, Mexico’s response to the Bay of Pigs and the Cuban Missile Crisis, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-OB-10
Beaty discusses conflicts of interest between current and former government employees and industry; public works projects including desalinization, dams, and tidal power; relations between the U.S. and Mexico over water rights to the Colorado River, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-TCM-01
This interview focuses on the Kennedy administration’s policies concerning Latin America and the failed Bay of Pigs invasion, among other topics.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-FUF-01
Freeman discusses being named Ambassador to Colombia, the episode involving the possible cancellation of Kennedy’s visit to Colombia, and working with the foreign ministers and President Lleras, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JHC-01
Crimmins discusses the political and economic situation in the Dominican Republic in 1961, John F. Kennedy’s handling of the Dominican Republic situation, and Caribbean policy in general during the Kennedy administration, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-VPF-01
Fahey provides her account of President Kennedy’s visit to the Shrine of Guadalupe during his trip to Mexico, June 30 - July 2, 1962, among other issues.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-006-008
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate the announcement by Secretary of the Treasury Nicholas F. "Nick" Brady of an agreement to reduce Mexico's debt to the United States. The episode aired on Wednesday, August 16, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-003-009
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate negotiations between U.S. banks and the governments of debtor nations, such as Mexico and other countries. The episode aired on Monday, June 12, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-015-016
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate the potential impact of a free trade agreement with Mexico and the proper procedural course for approving such an agreement. Senator Kennedy mentions President John F. Kennedy's Alliance for Progress program, intended to encourage economic cooperation between the United States and Latin America. The episode aired on Thursday, July 23, 1992, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-032-016
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate the need to include environmental safeguards as part of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) between the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The episode aired on Tuesday, August 31, 1993, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-030-008
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate labor union opposition to the proposed North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) between the United States, Canada, and Mexico, and comment on the continuing trade negotiations with Mexico. Senator Kennedy mentions President John F. Kennedy's Alliance for Progress program, intended to encourage economic cooperation between the U.S. and Latin America. The episode aired on Friday, July 2, 1993, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-111-004
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks to the staff of the American Embassy in Mexico City, Mexico. In his speech President Kennedy thanks his audience for their diplomatic service, and explains that foreign policy should ideally promote peace.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-111-003
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at a luncheon in honor of President Adolfo López Mateos held at the Hotel María Isabel in Mexico City, Mexico. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the importance of strengthening relations between Mexico and the United States, and thanks the people of Mexico for the hospitality he and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy received during their visit. Remarks in Spanish delivered by the First Lady are not included in the recording.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-111-002
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at an Independence Day celebration with the American community of Mexico City held at a recreation area in Cuidad Satélite. In his remarks President Kennedy discusses the two countries’ shared history of revolution, and thanks the people of Mexico for the hospitality he and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy received during their visit.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-110-005
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s address at a luncheon held in his honor by the President of Mexico Adolfo López Mateos, at the National Palace in Mexico City, Mexico. In his speech President Kennedy identifies the primary goals of the Alliance for Progress, and discusses the two countries' shared history of revolution. The recording cuts off briefly during parts of the President’s remarks.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-110-004
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks upon arriving at the Mexico City International Airport in Mexico City, Mexico. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the goals of the Alliance for Progress, explains the significance of Pan-American relations, and thanks President Adolfo López Mateos and the people of Mexico for their warm welcome.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-092-006
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks in the White House Rose Garden to a group of visiting members of the Mexican Congress.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-131-002
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks to members of Ballet Folklórico of Mexico in the White House Rose Garden prior to a demonstration by the dance troupe.
Oral history
Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Collection
RPCV-ACC-2020-039
Alicia Crain served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Mexico from 2012 to 2015 in an environmental education program, and from 2015 to 2016 as the first Volunteer Leader for Diversity and Inclusion. During the first year, they lived with a family in La Primavera and ran a weekly eco-club. After moving to Guadalajara, Crain managed a Mexican non-governmental organization (NGO) funded project that trained women to manage a household waste recycling center. They also managed an USAID grant to support organic gardening training and established 11 organic home gardens in La Primavera. Crain discusses their negative experience in training as a queer person, and their role helping to prepare PC/Mexico staff for the arrival of same-sex volunteer couples. For the fourth year, they worked with PC/Mexico staff to integrate intercultural competence, diversity, and inclusion into the training curriculum. Crain now works as the Diversity and Inclusion Specialist in the Office of Civil Rights and Diversity at Peace Corps headquarters. Interviewed and recorded by Evelyn Ganzglass, December 7, 2019. 1 digital audio file.
Textual folder
Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis Personal Papers
JBKOPP-SF016-003
This folder contains materials regarding a state visit to Mexico by President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy including media coverage and the press pool, daily schedules for the President and First Lady, and a guest list for a luncheon held by President Kennedy in honor of President of Mexico Adolfo López Mateos at the Hotel María Isabel.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-010-010
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate President Bush's plan to negotiate a free trade agreement with Mexico while addressing weak environmental standards, pollution, and waste at the U.S.-Mexico border. The episode aired on Tuesday, March 10, 1992, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-008-007
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate the potential advantages and disadvantages of a proposed free trade agreement between the United States and Mexico. Senator Kennedy mentions President John F. Kennedy's Alliance for Progress program, intended to encourage economic cooperation between the U.S. and Latin America. The episode aired on Thursday, January 16, 1992, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-028-011
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate whether President Clinton should support the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) between the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The episode aired on Wednesday, May 19, 1993, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-034-006
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate the advantages and disadvantages of a free trade agreement that President Bush is negotiating with Mexico. The episode aired on Wednesday, May 15, 1991, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.