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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-296-006
This folder contains an article by Philip Benjamin entitled, “Kirk Finds Africa Wary on College: Says Many Think Students Are ‘Exploited’ in U.S.;” a booklet by David D. Henry entitled, “The 1960 Nigerian-American Scholarship Program;” and correspondence concerning the African Scholarship Program at universities in America and foreign exchange students.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-295-019
This folder contains a memorandum concerning reactions in Africa to civil rights in the United States and a United States Information Agency (USIA) Research and Reference Service report entitled, “Recent Worldwide Comment on the U.S. Racial Problem,” containing poll results of people in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Western Europe.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-305-012
This folder contains a collection of memoranda titled "United States Strategy at the 16th GA," containing background information for a meeting of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly. Topics include disarmament, Africa, the Soviet Union, the UN in space, foreign affairs, and the UN as an international peacekeeper.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-319a-004
This folder contains letters from Under Secretary of State Chester Bowles’ son Sam and daughter-in-law Nancy, teachers in Nigeria, discussing their travels around the country and the political climate in the area; a memorandum regarding the need for international rural development; and a copy of a speech by Under Secretary Bowles on the Alliance for Progress. Also included in this folder is a report on regional operations conferences held to discuss ambassadorial responsibilities, administrative procedures, and United States policy on various subjects including Berlin, Africa, Communist China, and nuclear tests.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-317-016
This folder contains summaries of meetings with President John F. Kennedy discussing a multilateral force, Laos, military aid to India, Portuguese territories in Africa, and relations between the United States and Canada.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-325-026
This folder contains a report titled, “Situations Involving a Potential for Resort to Sustained Internal Violence,” discussing guerilla activity, and Communist Bloc influence and funding for select countries in the Middle East, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Latin America, and Africa.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-319a-011
This folder contains materials by Chester Bowles, President John F. Kennedy’s Special Representative for Asian, African, and Latin American Affairs, consisting of a memorandum on foreign affairs personnel, the United States position on Portuguese colonies in Africa, and an article titled, “A Fresh Look at Free Asia.”
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-319a-010
This folder contains a report by Chester Bowles, President John F. Kennedy’s Special Representative for Asian, African, and Latin American Affairs, detailing his mission to Africa to assess political and economic climates, meet with leaders, and evaluate United States operations and policies in the countries visited, including Congo, Nigeria, and Liberia. Also included in this folder is a draft of a speech given by Bowles at a dinner of the Phelps-Stoke Fund in New York City titled, “A Close Look at Africa,” discussing the history of colonization, economy, relations with the U.S., and the present development and future prospects of the continent.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-312-005
This folder contains correspondence between Adlai Stevenson, United States Ambassador to the United Nations (UN), and President John F. Kennedy regarding U.S. delegates, Chinese representation in the UN, disarmament, atmospheric testing of nuclear weapons, and Portuguese territories in Africa.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-312-004
This folder contains cable telegrams from Adlai Stevenson, United States Ambassador to the United Nations (UN); Dean Rusk, Secretary of State; and other officials concerning activities, operations, and issues of the UN. Topics include discussions with the Soviet Union delegation on UN financing; Portuguese territories in Africa; UN Security Council elections; outer space; Chinese representation in the UN; and nuclear weapons including test ban negotiations, proposals for denuclearized zones, and disarmament. Also included in this folder are weekly summaries of the 18th session of the UN General Assembly.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-312-003
This folder contains cable telegrams from Adlai Stevenson, United States Ambassador to the United Nations (UN); Dean Rusk, Secretary of State; Francis T.P. Plimpton, Deputy U.S. Representative to the United Nations; and other officials concerning activities, operations, and issues of the UN. Topics include an incident between Senegal and Portugal; UN financing, particularly for peacekeeping operations; human rights; UN membership for Kuwait; outer space; and the upcoming 18th session of the UN General Assembly. Also included in this folder is a report titled, “Third Report on African Developments at the 17th United Nations General Assembly.”
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-312-002
This folder contains cable telegrams from Adlai Stevenson, United States Ambassador to the United Nations (UN); Dean Rusk, Secretary of State; Charles W. Yost, Deputy US Ambassador to the UN; and other officials concerning activities, operations, and issues of the UN. Topics include proposals for denuclearized zones in Indonesia, Africa, and Brazil; colonialism and Portuguese territories in Africa; the appointment of U Thant as UN Secretary-General; the Committee of 17 (also known as the Committee of 24 and the Special Committee on Decolonization); and financing for the UN.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-381-006
This file contains material related to the African Policy Committee, including the creation of policy and meeting summaries. Also included is an August 1963 draft paper which describes the United States interest in and principal objectives with respect to Africa.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-381-004
This file contains a Department of State memorandum to McGeorge Bundy regarding the first meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the newly established Organization of African Unity. The memo outlines potential questions and topics of discussion.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-003-013
This file contains Department of State telegrams regarding United States policy towards countries in Africa; the apartheid policy in South Africa and Portuguese territories in Africa; and potential repercussions for apartheid by the United Nation’s ECOSOC (Economic and Social Council). Also included in this file are reactions from African countries on President John F. Kennedy’s message to the U.S. Congress on civil rights, and a memorandum by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) titled, “The Addis Ababa Conference and Its Aftermath.”
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-003-012
This file contains telegrams and memoranda related to the Addis Ababa Conference. Included are a draft presidential message to assembled heads of state and a summary of addresses at a public session.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-330-010
This folder contains a copy of National Security Action Memoranda number 60 (NSAM 60) titled, “U.S. Actions in Relation to Portuguese Territories in Africa,” to Secretary of State Dean Rusk from McGeorge Bundy, Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs; and a report on actions taken regarding NSAM 60.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-328-017
This folder contains a copy of National Security Action Memoranda number 16 (NSAM 16) titled, “Economic Support for Newly-Independent Areas,” to Secretary of State Dean Rusk from McGeorge Bundy, Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs; and a memorandum to President John F. Kennedy from Secretary Rusk titled, “Interpretation of National Security Policy on Africa.”
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-003-008
This folder contains reports, memoranda, and correspondence regarding United States policies toward various nations and regions within Africa.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-003-009
This folder contains reports, memoranda, and correspondence regarding United States policies toward various nations and regions within Africa. The bulk of the material focuses on South Africa politics, including relations between white and Black South Africans.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-003-010
This folder contains reports, memoranda, and correspondence regarding United States policies toward various nations and regions within Africa.