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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-DH-01
In this interview Henderson discusses working at the United States Embassy in Peru under President Dwight D. Eisenhower; his daily routine and responsibilities as economic counselor; the Point Four Program and Peru; Peruvian elections; James I. Loeb as the U.S. Ambassador to Peru and changes and tensions within the Embassy; the military coup in Peru and the events leading up to it; Haya de la Torre’s self-destructive behavior in the Peruvian presidential election; working at the Embassy in Peru after the coup and after Loeb leaves his position; pressure on the United States from Peruvian authorities; the issue of U.S. non recognition of the military leaders; Canadian and British interests in Peru; John Wesley Jones as the U.S. Ambassador to Peru; problems with military governments and transitions; Henderson’s daily routine and responsibilities as the U.S. Ambassador to Bolivia; his first few weeks in Bolivia; John F. Kennedy [JFK] and Bolivian President Victor Paz Estenssoro; Henderson’s impressions of JFK; American hostages in Bolivia in late 1963; the military coup in Bolivia and the events leading up to it; the political breakdown of Bolivia; and political and military maneuvering in other Latin American countries, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-BSS-01
This interview focuses on the instability caused by the Bolivian National Revolution, Stephansky’s role in negotiating between the U.S. and Bolivia, and John F. Kennedy (JFK)’s interest in the development of Bolivia, among other issues.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-233-002
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s toast to President Víctor Paz Estenssoro of Bolivia during a luncheon held in the State Dining Room of the White House. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the mission of the Alliance for Progress to improve social, political, and economic conditions in the Western hemisphere.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-233-001
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks of welcome to President Víctor Paz Estenssoro of Bolivia on the White House South Lawn. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the mission of the Alliance for Progress, and commends the Bolivian citizens for their advancements made as part of this initiative.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-10-23-B
AR41
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-10-22-D
AR41
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-10-22-B
AR41, ST31, KN40
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.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-010-012
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Sanford L. Fox
JFKWHSFSLF-026-003
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR8202-B
President John F. Kennedy (at lectern) delivers an address at the Anniversary Convocation of the National Academy of Sciences. Those sitting behind President Kennedy on stage include: President of the National Academy of Sciences, Frederick Seitz; President of Bolivia, Victor Paz Estenssoro; President of the Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research and Former President of the National Academy of Sciences, Dr. Detlev W. Bronk; and Special Assistant to the President for Science and Technology, Dr. Jerome B. Wiesner. Constitution Hall, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR8201-S
President John F. Kennedy (center foreground) waves goodbye to President of Bolivia, Víctor Paz Estenssoro (in car), upon President Paz Estenssoro's departure from the White House; reporters and photographers look on. Also pictured: Private Secretary to the President of Bolivia, Dr. Carlos Serrate Reich; White House correspondent for United Press International (UPI), Helen Thomas; Dean of the White House press corps and United Press International (UPI) reporter, Merriman "Smitty" Smith; White House Secret Service agents, Arthur L. "Art" Godfrey, Robert R. "Bob" Faison, and James M. "Mike" Mastrovito. West Wing Entrance, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR8201-R
President John F. Kennedy exits the White House with President of Bolivia, Víctor Paz Estenssoro, following a meeting. Left to right: President Paz Estenssoro; Private Secretary to the President of Bolivia, Dr. Carlos Serrate Reich; U.S. Department of State interpreter, Fernando van Reigersberg (very back); unidentified (partially hidden); President Kennedy; U.S. Chief of Protocol, Angier Biddle Duke. West Wing Entrance, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR8201-G
President John F. Kennedy (at microphones) delivers remarks during an arrival ceremony in honor of President of Bolivia, Víctor Paz Estenssoro. Standing on reviewing platform (left to right): President Paz Estenssoro; U.S. Secretary of State, Dean Rusk (in back); President Kennedy; United States Ambassador to Bolivia, Ben S. Stephansky (very back); Ambassador of Bolivia, Enrique Sánchez de Lozada; Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army, General Barksdale Hamlett (mostly hidden); U.S. Department of State interpreter, Fernando van Reigersberg (in foreground); U.S. Chief of Protocol, Angier Biddle Duke (in back, partially hidden). Standing right of platform, on the red carpet (left to right): Military Aide to President Kennedy, General Chester V. Clifton; Air Force Aide to President Kennedy, Brigadier General Godfrey T. McHugh; Naval Aide to President Kennedy, Captain Tazewell T. Shepard, Jr. Standing in background (left to right, beginning at the back of the line): Robin Chandler Duke; two unidentified women; Protocol officer for the U.S. Department of State, Thane A. Kuhlman; Assistant Chief of Protocol for Visits and Public Events, Samuel L. King; unidentified man; U.S. Deputy Chief of Protocol, William J. Tonesk (mostly hidden, over General Clifton's shoulder); unidentified man (partially hidden). South Lawn, White House, Washington, D.C. South Lawn, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR8201-D
President John F. Kennedy and President of Bolivia, Víctor Paz Estenssoro, greet dignitaries in the receiving line during an arrival ceremony in honor of President Paz Estenssoro. Standing on the red carpet, in foreground (left to right): Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army, General Barksdale Hamlett; U.S. Secretary of State, Dean Rusk; President Paz Estenssoro; President Kennedy; Ambassador of Nicaragua and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, Dr. Guillermo Sevilla-Sacasa (shaking hands with President Kennedy). Standing at right: Ambassador of Paraguay, Dr. Juan Plate; Assistant Chief of Protocol for Visits and Public Events, Samuel L. King; Ambassador of Panama, Augusto Guillermo Arango (in back, mostly hidden); U.S. Chief of Protocol, Angier Biddle Duke (holding hat). Standing behind red carpet (left to right): U.S. Department of State interpreter, Fernando van Reigersberg; Military Aide to President Kennedy, General Chester V. Clifton; Air Force Aide to President Kennedy, Brigadier General Godfrey T. McHugh (partially hidden). White House Secret Service agent, Floyd Boring (in front of hedge), stands in the background; members of the United States Marine Band stand on the stairs of the South Portico in the background at right. South Lawn, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR8201-A
President John F. Kennedy shakes hands with President of Bolivia, Víctor Paz Estenssoro, upon President Paz Estenssoro's arrival at the White House for a ceremony in his honor. Left to right (in foreground): U.S. Chief of Protocol, Angier Biddle Duke (mostly hidden); President Kennedy (back to camera); President Paz Estenssoro (in front of open car door); unidentified military aide. U.S. Deputy Chief of Protocol, William J. Tonesk, walks at far left. South Portico, White House, Washington, D.C.