Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-124a-006
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning Togo (officially known as the Togolese Republic). Materials in this folder include background information on the history and government of Togo, biographical information on prominent Togolese officials, a transcript of a press conference given by Press Secretary Pierre Salinger, memoranda regarding President Kennedy's interactions with Togolese heads of state, correspondence between President Kennedy and Sylvanus Olympio, Prime Minister and President of Togo, and copies of "African Problems and the Cold War" by President Olympio. This folder also contains materials concerning President Olympio's visit to Washington, D.C., including a program, itinerary, guest lists for events, and press releases of toasts by Presidents Kennedy and Olympio during the visit.