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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-23D-4
Sound recording of a telephone conversation held on July 25, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Secretary of State Dean Rusk. They discuss former Vice President Richard M. Nixon’s upcoming meeting with President Charles de Gaulle of France. They consider whether Director of the Central Intelligence Agency John A. McCone should speak to Nixon about the meeting. They also discuss the protection of U.S. embassy property in Havana, Cuba.This sound recording was originally recorded on Dictation Belt 23D, which contains additional sound recording(s) preceding and following this one. To hear all of the recordings on the Dictation Belt, see Digital Identifier: JFKPOF-TPH-23D, Title: Telephone recordings: Dictation Belt 23D.
Sound recording
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-23D
Dictation Belt 23D contains six sound recordings. Item 23D.1 is a telephone conversation held on July 25, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Assistant Secretary of Defense Arthur Sylvester. They discuss the purchase of furniture at Otis Air Force Base and wasteful spending. The recording begins in mid-conversation. Item 23D.2 is a telephone conversation held on July 25, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and United States Air Force General Godfrey T. McHugh, Air Force Aide to the President. They discuss the purchase of furniture at Otis Air Force Base and the possible effect on the Air Force budget. Item 23D.3 is a telephone conversation held on July 25, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs McGeorge Bundy. They discuss the timing of a presidential speech on a treaty banning atmospheric nuclear weapons tests, later known as the Partial Test Ban Treaty (PTBT) or the Limited Test Ban Treaty (LTBT). The recording begins in mid-conversation. Machine noise follows the conversation. Item 23D.4 is a telephone conversation held on July 25, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Secretary of State Dean Rusk. They discuss former Vice President Richard M. Nixon’s upcoming meeting with President Charles de Gaulle of France. They consider whether Director of the Central Intelligence Agency John A. McCone should speak to Nixon about the meeting. They also discuss the protection of U.S. embassy property in Havana, Cuba. Item 23D.5 is a telephone conversation held on July 25, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Deputy Attorney General Nicholas deB. Katzenbach. They discuss James M. Landis and an issue involving the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Machine noise follows the conversation. Item 23D.6 is a telephone conversation held on July 25, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Senator Clair Engle of California. They discuss the impending resignation of Postmaster General J. Edward Day and their thoughts on choosing a successor. Following this conversation, there is a fragment of another conversation; the entire conversation, including this fragment, is recorded on Dictation Belt 23E.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.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-21B-1
The recording of this conversation begins on Dictation Belt 21A.5. Sound recording of part of a telephone conversation held on June 4, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Secretary of the Treasury C. Douglas Dillon. They continue to discuss the decision of Juan T. Trippe, President of Pan American World Airways, to purchase an option to order Concorde supersonic jet transports, and how the announcement of this deal with the governments of Great Britain and France will affect an American program.Transcript included. This sound recording was originally recorded on Dictation Belt 21B, which contains additional sound recording(s) following this one. To hear all of the recordings on the Dictation Belt, see Digital Identifier: JFKPOF-TPH-21B, Title: Telephone recordings: Dictation Belt 21B.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-21A-5
Sound recording of part of a telephone conversation held on June 4, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Secretary of the Treasury C. Douglas Dillon. They discuss the decision of Jaun T. Trippe, President of Pan American World Airways, to purchase an option to order Concorde supersonic jet transports, and how the announcement of this deal with the governments of Great Britain and France will affect an American program.The recording of this conversation ends abruptly and continues on Dictation Belt 21B.1.
Transcript included. This sound recording was originally recorded on Dictation Belt 21A, which contains additional sound recording(s) preceding this one. To hear all of the recordings on the Dictation Belt, see Digital Identifier: JFKPOF-TPH-21A, Title: Telephone recordings: Dictation Belt 21A.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-11A-1
Sound recording of a telephone conversation held on March 6, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Under Secretary of State George W. Ball. They discuss the cancellation of a visit by a French official.Machine noise precedes the conversation. [White House Operator?] speaks to Under Secretary Ball while he holds for President Kennedy.
Transcript included. This sound recording was originally recorded on Dictation Belt 11A, which contains additional sound recording(s) following this one. To hear all of the recordings on the Dictation Belt, see Digital Identifier: JFKPOF-TPH-11A, Title: Telephone recordings: Dictation Belt 11A.
Sound recording
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-11A
Dictation Belt 11A contains six sound recordings. Item 11A.1 is a telephone conversation held on March 6, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Under Secretary of State George W. Ball. They discuss the cancellation of a visit by a French official. Machine noise precedes the conversation. [White House Operator?] speaks to Under Secretary Ball while he holds for President Kennedy. Item 11A.2 is a telephone conversation held on March 7, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and United States Army General Chester V. Clifton. They discuss the issue of participation of Arkansas National Guard fliers in the Bay of Pigs invasion. The recording begins in mid-conversation. Machine noise follows the conversation. Item 11A.3 is a telephone conversation held on March 7, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Adrian S. Fisher. They discuss responding to a statement by Senator Thomas J. Dodd of Connecticut. Machine noise follows the conversation. Item 11A.4 is a telephone conversation held on March 7, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Under Secretary of State George W. Ball. They discuss international trade issues involving the United States, Great Britain, and the Soviet Union. The trade issues involve wool, oil, and a pipe embargo. The dictation belt skips occasionally. Item 11A.5 is a telephone conversation held on March 7, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Deputy Attorney General Nicholas deB. Katzenbach. They discuss civil rights issues in Mississippi and Louisiana and briefly discuss Interhandel. The recording begins in mid-conversation. [White House Operator?] ends the call. Machine noise follows the conversation. Item 11A.6 is part of a telephone conversation held on March 7, 1963. First an unidentified man notifies President Kennedy of the death of Thomas J. Shanahan. Then the unidentified man gives Personal Secretary Evelyn Lincoln additional information regarding Shanahan. The recording of this conversation ends abruptly and continues on Dictation Belt 11B.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.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-43
Sound recording of a dictation by President John F. Kennedy. He talks about the possibility of the French making nuclear weapons.The recording ends abruptly. Machine noise follows the dictation.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-038-012
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's toast to Minister of Culture Andre Malraux of France at a dinner held in the White House State Dining Room and Blue Room. Materials in this folder include memoranda containing biographical information on Malraux, a draft written by Special Assistant to the President and speechwriter Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr., and a press copy of the speech, in addition to a program and name card for the dinner.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-090-004
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the Department of the Treasury. Topics include tax cuts, gold, the balance of payments, the Export Expansion Program, and financial relations between the United States and France.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-035-009
This folder contains a press copy of President Kennedy's address to employees of the United States Embassy in Paris, France. In his address the President acknowledges the significance of mutual security and partnership between Europe and the United States. The President also recognizes France as an important world leader.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-035-008
This folder contains a note handwritten by an unknown person for a toast at a formal dinner held at the Palace of Versailles' Galerie des Glaces (Hall of Mirrors), in Versailles, France. The head of the note reads "Versailles represents the past and I propose a toast to the future of France."
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-035-006
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's remarks at a civic reception held at the Hotel de Ville in Paris, France. In his speech the President extends his appreciation to the people of France for their warm welcome. Materials in this folder include a press copy and a reading copy of the speech.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-035-005
This folder contains press copies of President Kennedy's remarks during a formal dinner held by President Charles de Gaulle at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France. In his toast the President acknowledges his appreciation for the close relationship maintained between the United States and France throughout history.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-035-004
This folder contains a press copy and a reading copy of President Kennedy's remarks upon arriving at Orly International Airport in Paris, France. In his address the President pays tribute to France, and thanks the French people for welcoming himself and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-024-013
This folder contains correspondence collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, and consists primarily of memorandums from the Office of the Chief of Protocol. Materials principally concern recommendations for autographed photographs of President Kennedy to be given to as gifts to dignitaries and officials during and following the President and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy's trip to France. Also included are suggestions of French officials who should receive special letters of thanks following the trip.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-116a-014
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning France, and consists of a transcript of a press conference given by President of France Charles de Gaulle on January 14, 1963.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-116a-013
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning France, and consists of talking papers for President Kennedy for his meeting with President of France Charles de Gaulle.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-116a-012
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning France, and consists of a briefing book for President Kennedy for his meeting with President of France Charles de Gaulle.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-116a-011
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning France, and consists of program and itinerary information for President Kennedy’s trip to meet with President of France Charles de Gaulle in Paris.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-116a-010
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning France, and consists of program and itinerary information for President Kennedy’s trip to meet with President of France Charles de Gaulle in Paris. This folder contains some foreign language material.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-116a-009
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning France, and consists of program and itinerary information for President Kennedy’s trip to meet with President of France Charles de Gaulle in Paris. This folder contains some foreign language material.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-116a-008
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning France, and consists of program and itinerary information for President Kennedy’s trip to meet with President of France Charles de Gaulle in Paris.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-116a-007
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning France. Materials consist of background information for President Kennedy for his meeting with President of France Charles de Gaulle, including biographical information of prominent French officials. Of note is a summary of a meeting between De Gaulle and Chancellor of Germany Konrad Adenauer. Also included in this folder are biographical notes on members of the Khrushchev family, dated October 21, 1959.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-116a-006
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning France. Materials pertain to EEC (European Economic Community) negotiations, a nuclear test ban treaty, a meeting between President Kennedy and French Foreign Minister Maurice Couve de Murville, and French foreign policy. Of note is a letter from Soviet Prime Minister Nikita Khrushchev to President of France Charles de Gaulle regarding a France-West Germany treaty of cooperation, and a memorandum to President Kennedy from Special Assistant Arthur M. Schlesinger titled, “De Gaulle.” This folder contains some foreign language material.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-116a-005
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning France. Materials include a memorandum to President Kennedy from Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs McGeorge Bundy titled, “Action on Nuclear Assistance to France,” correspondence between President Kennedy and President of France Charles de Gaulle, and a paper titled, “Suggested NATO Nuclear Program.” This folder contains some foreign language material.