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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-116a-011
This file contains memoranda and Department of State telegrams regarding Iran. Topics include the political climate, United States aid to Iran, and relations between Iran and various countries. Of note is a letter from President John F. Kennedy to the Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi regarding relations between the U.S. and Soviet Union, and disarmament.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-116a-010
This file contains Department of State telegrams regarding Iran. Topics include the political climate, United States aid to Iran, and relations between Iran and various countries. Of note is a draft message from President John F. Kennedy to the Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi regarding relations between the U.S. and Soviet Union, and disarmament. Also included is a Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Special Report titled, "Shah's Reforms to be Given Election Test in Iran."
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-115-011
This folder consists of a subject paper by the Task Force on Iran titled, "A Review of Problems in Iran and Recommendations for the National Security Council," concerning general unrest in Iran; United States political, economic, and military policies towards the country; and foreign aid for Iran.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1023a-006
This folder contains quotes by Richard M. Nixon concerning United States policies towards the Middle East, particularly Iran, Israel, and the Egyptian city of Suez.
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Lee Hall Personal Papers
LHPP-012-054
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Lee Hall Personal Papers
LHPP-012-053
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-322-010
This folder contains memoranda from Robert W. Komer of the National Security Council (NSC) to McGeorge Bundy, Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs. Topics include negotiations between the Netherlands and Indonesia about the independence of West New Guinea; the Iranian economy and requests for United States aid; U.S. recognition of Algeria; and the Military Assistance Program (MAP).
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-322-007
This folder contains memoranda from Robert W. Komer of the National Security Council (NSC) to President John F. Kennedy and McGeorge Bundy, Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs. Topics include negotiations between the Netherlands and Indonesia about the independence of West New Guinea, United States military aid to Morocco, and a visit to the U.S. by the Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. Also included in this folder are telegrams and memoranda regarding relations and settlement negotiations between Japan and South Korea (officially known as the Republic of Korea).
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-322-006
This folder contains memoranda from Robert W. Komer of the National Security Council (NSC) to McGeorge Bundy, Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs. Topics include meetings between President John F. Kennedy and Dutch Foreign Minister Joseph Luns regarding negotiations between the Netherlands and Indonesia about the independence of West New Guinea, relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan, and United States foreign aid policy. Also included in this folder are background materials in preparation for a visit to the U.S. by the Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-315-008
This folder contains background materials, a summary, and a Record of Actions for a National Security Council (NSC) Standing Group meeting. The meeting focused on United States policy and future strategy towards Iran, including Iranian economic reform and the U.S. military assistance program. Also included in this folder is the, “Report on U.S. Strategy towards Iran,” created in response to NSAM (National Security Action Memoranda) 228.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-314-017
This folder contains an agenda, background memoranda, and Records of Actions of National Security Council (NSC) Standing Group meetings. Topics include the dispersal of nuclear weapons, United States policy towards Syria and Angola, and a reduction in economic and military aid for Iran.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-314-015
This folder contains background materials and Records of Actions of National Security Council (NSC) Standing Group meetings. Topics include the Military Assistance Program (MAP), development of a basic national security policy, and United States policy towards Iran and Albania.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-313-028
This folder contains a report by the Military Assistance Steering Group regarding the threat of communism, military and economic assistance, and United States policy towards Greece, Turkey, Korea, and the Republic of China.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-313-024
This folder contains annexes to a report of the Military Assistance Steering Group regarding the threat of communism, military and economic assistance, and United States policy towards Greece, Turkey, Iran, Korea, and the Republic of China.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-313-011
This folder contains an agenda and a Record of Actions, including attendees, for meeting number 484 of the National Security Council (NSC). Topics include United States policy towards Iran and Vietnam.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-467-004
This folder contains a report regarding economic, military, and foreign relations issues in Iran, primarily with the Soviet Union, and recommendations for the National Security Council concerning Iran’s issues.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-119-010
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning Iran, and pertains to a visit to the United States by the Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-119-009
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning Iran. Materials pertain to a meeting with Iranian Ambassador to the United States Hossein Ghods-Nakhai, military assistance to Iran, and the political situation in Iran. Also included in this folder are telegrams from United States Ambassador to Iran Julius C. Holmes regarding his conversations with the Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. Of note is a paper by senior staff member of the National Security Council Robert W. Komer titled, “Our Policy in Iran.”
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-119-008
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning Iran. Materials consist of correspondence between President Kennedy and the Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, a letter of recall for Iranian Ambassador to the United States Ardeshir Zahedi, and a letter of credence for new Iranian Ambassador Hossein Ghods-Nakhai. Of note is an informal report on Iran by C.D. Jackson sent to the President by John L. Steele of Time-Life News Service.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-340-016
This file contains a report titled, “Report on United States Strategy for Iran,” by the Department of State in response to National Security Action Memoranda number 228 (NSAM 228) titled, “Review of Iranian Situation.” Also included are memoranda and reports by the Central Intelligence Agency and the National Security Council regarding the situation in Iran.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-340-015
This file contains memoranda regarding United States policy and strategy towards Iran. The materials in this file relate to National Security Action Memoranda number 228 (NSAM 228) titled, “Review of Iranian Situation.”
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-340-014
This file contains a copy of National Security Action Memoranda number 228 (NSAM 228) titled, “Review of Iranian Situation,” to Secretary of State Dean Rusk, Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara, Administrator of the Agency for International Development (AID) David Bell, and Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) John McCone from President John F. Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-339-015
This file contains memoranda between Secretary of State Dean Rusk and President John F. Kennedy regarding the establishment of United States Government radio stations near foreign embassies and abroad for the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (also known as the Soviet Union), Guinea, Iran, and Israel. Also included is the final report of the Subcommittee on Communications and a draft NSAM titled, “Establishment of the National Communications System.” The materials relate to National Security Action Memoranda number 201 (NSAM 201) titled, “Establishment of Subcommittee on Communications.”
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-330-017
This folder contains a copy of National Security Action Memoranda number 67 (NSAM 67) titled, “Iran,” to Secretary of State Dean Rusk from McGeorge Bundy, Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-321-022
This folder contains memoranda from Robert W. Komer of the National Security Council (NSC) to McGeorge Bundy, Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs. Topics include nuclear weapons tests and negotiations with the Soviet Union, Iran, Berlin, Korea and the United States Military Aid Program (MAP), and areas of focus for the NSC.