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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-DFB-01
Barnes discusses meetings between John F. Kennedy (JFK) and Latin American heads of state, JFK’s relationship with Latin American leaders including Rómulo Betancourt of Venezuela and Arturo Frondizi of Argentina, and JFK’s assassination, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JUB-01
Bosch discusses coups and revolutions in Cuba, Brazil, and other Latin American countries; the United States’ relationship with the Dominican Republic; and the Alliance for Progress, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-EMM-01
This interview focuses on diplomatic visits from President Goulart of Brazil and President Chiari of Panama to the White House, among other topics.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-RFK-02
In this interview Robert F. Kennedy [RFK] discusses the 1961 Berlin crisis; American forces, military and diplomatic, in Germany; John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] recommendation for Americans to have fallout shelters; nuclear testing; problems with the Department of State; the start of the conflict in Vietnam, 1961; the Department of Justice under RFK and organized crime; RFK’s difficult relationship with J. Edgar Hoover; the wiretapping bill; new federal judgeships in 1961 and other presidential appointments; the Alliance for Progress; Red China; crises during JFK’s presidency and how he was an optimist; RFK’s move for an income tax increase during the Berlin crisis; RFK’s disagreements with President JFK; indecisiveness over picking JFK’s running mate, 1960; the missile gap; fighting and UN operations in the Congo; Nikita S. Khrushchev’s speeches; RFK’s 1962 trip to Japan, Indonesia, Germany, and other countries; the release of Allen L. Pope; Dutch disputes in Southeast Asia; the 1961 crisis in the Dominican Republic and the assassination of Rafael Leonidas Trujillo Molina; the 1962 disarmament conference in Geneva; Edward M. Kennedy’s 1962 campaign for U.S. Senate; the Kennedy family national and political reputation; the Justice Department under RFK and civil rights; and the 1962 steel crisis, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-ABD-02
Duke discusses informal and state visits to the White House during JFK's presidency, including Apollo Milton Obote, Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi, Marshal Tito, visits by ceremonial monarchs; and JFK’s meetings with Latin American political leaders.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-EMM-02
This interview focuses on foreign policy concerning Latin America during the Kennedy administration, particularly the Cuban Missile Crisis and John F. Kennedy’s meetings with Latin American leaders, among other topics.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-TEM-03
This interview focuses on John F. Kennedy’s trip to Central America to meet with heads of state there and the Kennedy administration’s response to military coups in Guatemala and the Dominican Republic, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-TEM-02
This interview focuses on relations with Latin America during the Kennedy administration, John F. Kennedy’s meetings with Latin American heads of state, and official visits to Latin America, among other issues.
Sound recording
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-28A
Dictation Belt 28A contains five sound recordings. Item 28A.1 is a telephone conversation held on October 24, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and President Josip Broz Tito of Yugoslavia. They discuss President Tito’s trip to New York. [White House Operator?] places the call at President Kennedy’s request. Item 28A.2 is a telephone conversation held on October 28, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Mayor Richard J. Daley of Chicago. President Kennedy asks Mayor Daley to speak to Representative Roland V. Libonati of Illinois about supporting a civil rights bill. The recording begins in mid-conversation. Item 28A.3 is a telephone conversation held on October 29, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Representative Charles Halleck of Indiana. They discuss a vote on a civil rights bill. [White House Operator?] speaks to Representative Halleck while he holds for President Kennedy. Item 28A.4 is a telephone conversation between President John F. Kennedy and Senator Mike Mansfield of Montana. They discuss economic and military assistance to Latin America and legislative strategy on a civil rights bill. Item 28A.5 is a brief telephone exchange on October 30, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and a [White House Operator]. President Kennedy asks the operator to place a call to Speaker of the United States House of Representatives John W. McCormack of Massachusetts. The recording ends abruptly.Transcript included. Each item listed above is also available individually as an excerpt derived from this full-length digitized recording. See Related Records for more information.
Sound recording
United States Information Agency Audio Recordings Collection
USIAAU-036-r02
Sound recording of a special Spanish-language program for Latin America prepared by Voice of America (VOA) to commemorate the first anniversary (November 22, 1964) of President John F. Kennedy's death. The program reviews President Kennedy's accomplishments and the events immediately following his assassination. Included are excerpts from recordings of President Kennedy's speeches and other statements and a speech by President Lyndon B. Johnson (most recordings voiced over in Spanish). Tributes include a recitation of an original Colombian poem and brief statements by President Francisco Orlich Bolmarcich of Costa Rica, President Julio Adalberto Rivera of El Salvador, President Eduardo Frei Montalva of Chile, President Fernando Belaúnde Terry of Peru, President Arturo Umberto Illia of Argentina, and officials from Uruguay and Mexico. Accession MR-1965-331-r02.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-07-24-D
AR24
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-07-23-D
AR24
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-07-23-B
AR24, KN20
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-07-23-A
AR24, ST12, KN20
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-11-30-C
AR30, ST16
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-11-30-B
AR30, ST16, KN26
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-12-11-C
AR30, ST17
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-12-11-B
ST17, KN27
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-12-11-A
AR30, ST17, KN27
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-067-013
This file contains Department of State telegrams regarding the Dominican Republic, including the military coup ousting President Juan E. Bosch and installation of a civilian junta; the effect on economic and military aid due to suspended relations with the United States; and the response of various Latin American countries to the military coup.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR7634-L
President John F. Kennedy walks with President of Chile, Jorge Alessandri Rodríguez, through the West Wing Lobby, following their meeting at the White House. Standing in back: U.S. State Department interpreter, Fernando van Reigersberg; Minister of Foreign Affairs of Chile, Carlos Martínez Sotomayor. Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C25743-C
Arrival ceremonies for President of Chile, Jorge Alessandri Rodríguez. Standing on reviewing platform in foreground (L-R): President Alessandri Rodríguez; President John F. Kennedy; U.S. Under Secretary of State, George Ball. South Lawn, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C25569
Arrival ceremonies for President of Chile, Jorge Alessandri Rodríguez. Standing on reviewing platform in foreground (L-R): President Alessandri Rodríguez; President John F. Kennedy; U.S. Under Secretary of State, George Ball. South Lawn, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C25568
President John F. Kennedy walks with President of Chile, Jorge Alessandri Rodríguez, following President Alessandri Rodríguez's arrival at the White House. Left to right: U.S. Under Secretary of State, George Ball; President Alessandri Rodríguez; U.S. State Department interpreter, Fernando van Reigersberg (in back, partially hidden); President Kennedy; U.S. Chief of Protocol, Angier Biddle Duke. South Lawn, White House, Washington, D.C. [Scratches on image are original to the negative.]
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-A-505-10-62
President John F. Kennedy meets with President of the Republic of Honduras, Dr. Ramón Villeda Morales. Left to right: President Kennedy; U.S. State Department interpreter, Fernando van Reigersberg; President Villeda Morales; two unidentified. Cabinet Room, White House, Washington, D.C.