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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.
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-AU0009-030-008
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-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
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.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-06-30-C
KN19
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-03-29-B
AR18
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-039-011
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's statement upon signing the Agricultural Credit Agreement with Mexico, providing credit and technical assistance to farmers in order to increase income and productivity. Materials in this folder include a memorandum, draft, and press copy of the speech.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-039-010
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's address at a luncheon held in his honor by the President of Mexico, Adolfo Lopez Mateos, at the National Palace in Mexico City, Mexico. In his speech the President identifies the primary goals of the Alliance for Progress, and discusses Mexico and the United States' shared history of revolution. Materials in this folder include reading copies and a press copy of the speech.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-039-009
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's remarks upon arriving at the Mexico City International Airport in Mexico City, Mexico. In his speech the President thanks President Adolfo Lopez Mateos and the people of Mexico for their hospitality, and discusses the goals of the Alliance for Progress and the significance of Pan-American relations. Materials in this folder include a memorandum, draft, press copy, and reading copy of the speech. Of note are several items with handwritten notations by the President.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C22646
President John F. Kennedy (right foreground) meets with President of Mexico, Adolfo López Mateos (seated across from President Kennedy), and officials of Mexico regarding an Agricultural Credit Agreement, an initiative of the Alliance for Progress (La Alianza para el Progreso). Also seated at table: Minister of Finance and Public Credit of Mexico, Antonio Ortiz Mena; Foreign Minister of Mexico, Manuel Tello; Minister of Agriculture of Mexico, Julián Rodríguez Adame; U.S. Coordinator of the Alliance for Progress, Teodoro Moscoso. Photographers observe. Los Pinos (the official residence of the President of Mexico), Mexico City, Mexico.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C22666-JJ
President John F. Kennedy meets with President of Mexico, Adolfo López Mateos, and officials of Mexico regarding an Agricultural Credit Agreement, an initiative of the Alliance for Progress (La Alianza para el Progreso). Seated at table (clockwise from left foreground): President Kennedy; unidentified; Minister of Finance and Public Credit of Mexico, Antonio Ortiz Mena; President López Mateos; Foreign Minister of Mexico, Manuel Tello; U.S. Coordinator of the Alliance for Progress, Teodoro Moscoso. Los Pinos (the official residence of the President of Mexico), Mexico City, Mexico.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C22666-HH
President John F. Kennedy (left foreground) meets with President of Mexico, Adolfo López Mateos (seated across from President Kennedy), and officials of Mexico regarding an Agricultural Credit Agreement, an initiative of the Alliance for Progress (La Alianza para el Progreso). Also seated at table: Minister of Finance and Public Credit of Mexico, Antonio Ortiz Mena; U.S. Coordinator of the Alliance for Progress, Teodoro Moscoso; Foreign Minister of Mexico, Manuel Tello. Los Pinos (the official residence of the President of Mexico), Mexico City, Mexico.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C22666-C
President John F. Kennedy (center foreground) meets with President of Mexico, Adolfo López Mateos (seated across from President Kennedy), and officials of Mexico regarding an Agricultural Credit Agreement, an initiative of the Alliance for Progress (La Alianza para el Progreso). Also pictured: Minister of Finance and Public Credit of Mexico, Antonio Ortiz Mena; U.S. Coordinator of the Alliance for Progress, Teodoro Moscoso. Los Pinos (the official residence of the President of Mexico), Mexico City, Mexico.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C22647
President John F. Kennedy meets with President of Mexico, Adolfo López Mateos, and officials of Mexico regarding an Agricultural Credit Agreement, an initiative of the Alliance for Progress (La Alianza para el Progreso). Seated at table (clockwise from left foreground): President Kennedy; unidentified; Minister of Finance and Public Credit of Mexico, Antonio Ortiz Mena; President López Mateos; Foreign Minister of Mexico, Manuel Tello; U.S. Coordinator of the Alliance for Progress, Teodoro Moscoso. Los Pinos (the official residence of the President of Mexico), Mexico City, Mexico.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C22543
President John F. Kennedy (left foreground) meets with President of Mexico, Adolfo López Mateos (seated across from President Kennedy), and officials of Mexico regarding an Agricultural Credit Agreement, an initiative of the Alliance for Progress (La Alianza para el Progreso). Also seated at table: Minister of Finance and Public Credit of Mexico, Antonio Ortiz Mena; U.S. Coordinator of the Alliance for Progress, Teodoro Moscoso; Foreign Minister of Mexico, Manuel Tello. Los Pinos (the official residence of the President of Mexico), Mexico City, Mexico.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR7128-B
President John F. Kennedy meets with Presidents of the National Research Councils of the Americas and other scientific representatives of American countries, Cabinet Room, White House, Washington, D.C. The group includes: Dr. Bernardo A. Houssay, Argentina; Admiral Octacilio Cunha and Dr. Crodowaldo Pavan, Brazil; Dr. E.W.R. Steacie, Canada; Professor Samuel Middleton, Chile; Dr. Gustavo Hitzig, Colombia; Dr. Luis Garibay, Mexico; Professor Germán Villar, Uruguay; Dr. Marcel Roche, Venezuela; Dr. John de Abate, Costa Rica; Dr. Jesse Perkinson, Organization of American States (OAS); Dr. Detlev W. Bronk, Dr. Harrison Brown, Dr. J. George Harrar, Dr. Walter G. Whitman, and Dr. Andre C. Simonpietri, United States; Special Assistant to the President on Science and Technology, Dr. Jerome Wiesner.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR7128-A
President John F. Kennedy meets with Presidents of the National Research Councils of the Americas and other scientific representatives of American countries, Cabinet Room, White House, Washington, D.C. The group includes: Dr. Bernardo A. Houssay, Argentina; Admiral Octacilio Cunha and Dr. Crodowaldo Pavan, Brazil; Dr. E.W.R. Steacie, Canada; Professor Samuel Middleton, Chile; Dr. Gustavo Hitzig, Colombia; Dr. Luis Garibay, Mexico; Professor Germán Villar, Uruguay; Dr. Marcel Roche, Venezuela; Dr. John de Abate, Costa Rica; Dr. Jesse Perkinson, Organization of American States (OAS); Dr. Detlev W. Bronk, Dr. Harrison Brown, Dr. J. George Harrar, Dr. Walter G. Whitman, and Dr. Andre C. Simonpietri, United States; Special Assistant to the President on Science and Technology, Dr. Jerome Wiesner.
Collection
JFKWHSFRAD
White House Staff Files, 1955-1963. Government official; Special assistant to the President (1961-1964). Subject files, including correspondence, memorandums, reports relating to the Agency for International Development (AID), civil rights, and the Colorado River salinity question (Mexico).