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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-439-002
This folder contains memoranda to President John F. Kennedy and McGeorge Bundy, Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, from Robert W. Komer of the National Security Council. Topics include United States aid to NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization); MRBM’s (medium-range ballistic missiles); a U.S. Air Force tactical aircraft program; and meetings between President Kennedy and Dean Acheson, former Secretary of State and advisor to the President, on U.S. policy towards NATO.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6364-C
President John F. Kennedy presents the Medal of Freedom to Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Paul-Henri Spaak, Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C. President Kennedy and Secretary General Spaak listen as State Department Chief of Protocol Angier Biddle Duke reads from a piece of paper. (L-R) Looking on: Military Aide to the President Chester V. Clifton; Secretary of State Dean Rusk; Former Secretary of State Dean Acheson; Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs Paul Nitze.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6364-B
President John F. Kennedy presents the Medal of Freedom to Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Paul-Henri Spaak, Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C. President Kennedy and observers applaud after the President awards the medal to Secretary General Spaak. (L-R) Looking on: Military Aide to the President Chester V. Clifton (mostly hidden); Secretary of State Dean Rusk; United States Ambassador to NATO Warren Randolph Burgess; Former Secretary of State Dean Acheson; Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs Paul Nitze.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6364-A
President John F. Kennedy presents the Medal of Freedom to Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Paul-Henri Spaak, Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C. President Kennedy pins the medal to Secretary General Spaak’s jacket. (L-R) Looking on: Military Aide to the President Chester V. Clifton (mostly hidden); Secretary of State Dean Rusk; United States Ambassador to NATO Warren Randolph Burgess; Former Secretary of State Dean Acheson; Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs Paul Nitze.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C17207
President John F. Kennedy presents the Medal of Freedom to Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Paul-Henri Spaak, Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C. (L-R) Looking on: Military Aide to the President Chester V. Clifton; Secretary of State Dean Rusk; United States Ambassador to NATO Warren Randolph Burgess; Former Secretary of State Dean Acheson; Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs Paul Nitze (mostly hidden); State Department Chief of Protocol Angier Biddle Duke.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C17206
President John F. Kennedy presents the Medal of Freedom to Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Paul-Henri Spaak, Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C. (L-R) Looking on: Military Aide to the President Chester V. Clifton (mostly hidden); Secretary of State Dean Rusk; United States Ambassador to NATO Warren Randolph Burgess; Former Secretary of State Dean Acheson; Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs Paul Nitze.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C17205
President John F. Kennedy presents the Medal of Freedom to Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Paul-Henri Spaak, Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C. President Kennedy shakes hands with Secretary General Spaak after pinning the medal to the Secretary General's jacket. (L-R) Looking on: Military Aide to the President Chester V. Clifton (mostly hidden); Secretary of State Dean Rusk; United States Ambassador to NATO Warren Randolph Burgess; Former Secretary of State Dean Acheson; Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs Paul Nitze.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C17204
President John F. Kennedy presents the Medal of Freedom to Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Paul-Henri Spaak, Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C. President Kennedy prepares to award the medal to Secretary General Spaak. (L-R) Looking on: Military Aide to the President Chester V. Clifton (holding medal); Secretary of State Dean Rusk; United States Ambassador to NATO Warren Randolph Burgess; Former Secretary of State Dean Acheson; Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs Paul Nitze; State Department Chief of Protocol Angier Biddle Duke.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C17203
President John F. Kennedy presents the Medal of Freedom to Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Paul-Henri Spaak, Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C. President Kennedy and Secretary General Spaak listen as State Department Chief of Protocol Angier Biddle Duke reads from a piece of paper. (L-R) Looking on: Military Aide to the President Chester V. Clifton; Secretary of State Dean Rusk (mostly hidden); United States Ambassador to NATO Warren Randolph Burgess (mostly hidden); Former Secretary of State Dean Acheson; Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs Paul Nitze (mostly hidden).
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C17202
President John F. Kennedy presents the Medal of Freedom to Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Paul-Henri Spaak, Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C. President Kennedy and Secretary General Spaak listen as State Department Chief of Protocol Angier Biddle Duke reads from a piece of paper. (L-R) Looking on: Military Aide to the President Chester V. Clifton; Secretary of State Dean Rusk (mostly hidden); United States Ambassador to NATO Warren Randolph Burgess (mostly hidden); Former Secretary of State Dean Acheson; Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs Paul Nitze.