Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-047-036
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning two speeches delivered during the visit of President Victor Paz Estenssoro of Bolivia. In both his remarks of welcome and toast to the Bolivian President, President Kennedy discusses the mission of the Alliance for Progress, and commends the Bolivian citizens for their advancements made as a part of this program. President Paz Estenssoro thanks the United States for their assistance through the Alliance for Progress, discusses the Bolivian National Revolution of 1952, and characterizes the current political climate in Latin American countries as one of instability. Materials in this folder include press copies of the two speeches.