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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-ROWK-05
In this interview Komer discusses working with McGeorge Bundy; the “inner circle” of the Bundy State Department; Komer’s major contacts; the intelligence system; the power and responsibilities of the State Department; how Bundy screened what President John F. Kennedy [JFK] would see; relations with other key officials; Robert F. Kennedy and foreign policy issues; the Bundy State Department and White House staff; the “little State Department” in the White House; the bureaucratic role of the State Department; U.S. foreign policy in Asia; relations with key U.S. Ambassadors; handling Arab-Israeli issues; domestic pressures of American-Jewish community on JFK; Arabists in the Kennedy Administration; working with Myer Feldman on Israeli issues; the United States, Saudi Arabia, and oil; filling the power vacuum left by the British; dealing with Congress on foreign aid matters; counterinsurgency; and looking back at programs during the Kennedy Administration, among other issues.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-231-011
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks recorded in the White House Cabinet Room to be played at a meeting of Hadassah, the Women’s Zionist Organization of America, held in Washington, D.C. In his speech President Kennedy requests that more Americans participate in voluntary public service, discusses Hadassah's numerous programs, and explains how the organization's efforts in both America and Israel contribute to the advancement of civil rights and the protection of civil liberties.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0957-023
This folder contains memoranda, newspaper articles, a press release of a speech by Senator John F. Kennedy, and correspondence between Senator Kennedy and various individuals concerning American-Israeli relations, American-Soviet relations, the prospect of a Catholic president, and Senator Kennedy’s presidential campaign trip to Rochester, New York.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Central Subject Files
JFKWHCSF-0726-006
Materials in this folder include correspondence between members of the White House staff and the public regarding trees planted in Israel in honor of President John F. Kennedy. The trees were planted in celebration of Tu B'Shvat, also referred to as the Jewish Arbor Day.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Central Subject Files
JFKWHCSF-0726-005
Materials in this folder include correspondence between members of the White House staff and the public regarding trees planted in Israel in honor of President John F. Kennedy. The trees were planted in celebration of Tu B'Shvat, also referred to as the Jewish Arbor Day. Contains one photographic print.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Central Subject Files
JFKWHCSF-0726-004
Materials in this folder include correspondence between members of the White House staff and the public regarding trees planted in Israel in honor of President John F. Kennedy. The trees were planted in celebration of Tu B'Shvat, also referred to as the Jewish Arbor Day. Contains two photographic prints.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Central Subject Files
JFKWHCSF-0726-003
Materials in this folder include correspondence between members of the White House staff and the public regarding trees planted in in Israel in honor of President John F. Kennedy. The trees were planted in celebration of Tu B'Shvat, also referred to as the Jewish Arbor Day. Contains one photographic print.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Central Subject Files
JFKWHCSF-0726-001
Materials in this folder include correspondence between members of the White House staff and the public regarding trees planted in Israel in honor of President John F. Kennedy. The trees were planted in celebration of Tu B'Shvat, also referred to as the Jewish Arbor Day.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Congressional Campaign Files, 1946-1958
JFKCAMP-0122-007
This folder contains materials related to John F. Kennedy's address titled "Israel: A Miracle of Progress," delivered at the Golden Jubilee Banquet of B'nai Zion, including copies of a published version of the speech.
Textual folder
Hirsh Freed Personal Papers
HFPP-001-007
This folder contains carbon copies of Hirsh Freed's correspondence with Representative John F. Kennedy and others during Kennedy's service as Representative for Massachusetts's 11th district in the United States Congress, as well as his campaign for the United States Senate. The bulk of the correspondence relates to the state's Jewish community, the Representative's political positions on Israel and Palestine, and campaign strategy. The folder also includes a copy of Kennedy's speech at the Kehilath Jacob Award Dinner in Boston, Massachusetts.
Textual folder
Hirsh Freed Personal Papers
HFPP-001-008
This folder contains carbon copies of Hirsh Freed's correspondence with Senator John F. Kennedy during Kennedy's service as United States Senator for Massachusetts. Topics include the state's Jewish community, the Mutual Security Program, and aid to Israel.
Collection
MFPP
Papers 1945-1992 (bulk 1954-1965). Lawyer, government official. Deputy Special Counsel to the President (1961-1964), Counsel to the President (1964-1965). Papers consisting of personal and professional correspondence, subject files, appointment calendars, campaign files, and audiovisual material created and maintained during the presidential administrations of John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1049-006
This folder contains a press release of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks on Israel and the Middle East given at the American Zionist Convention in New York City.