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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-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.