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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-LWH-01
In this interview, Lord Harlech discusses John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] early opinions on disarmament; dealings with Nikita S. Khrushchev and the Soviet Union; the Cuban crisis; issues with selling and testing American missiles; how JFK’s relationship with British Prime Minister M. Harold Macmillan developed over time and how they worked together on specific issues; how JFK’s interest in politics and foreign affairs developed; difficulties with France over their nuclear program in 1962; JFK’s skills and character; JFK’s different circles of friends; and JFK and Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis’ approaches to life in the public eye, among other issues.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-335-014
This file contains a copy of National Security Action Memoranda number 135 (NSAM 135) titled, "British Guiana," to Secretary of State Dean Rusk from President John F. Kennedy.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-112a-005
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning British Guiana. Materials concern the political situation in British Guiana. Of note is a letter to President Kennedy from British Guiana Premier Cheddi Jagan. Also included in this folder is a memorandum to Special Assistant to the President Ralph A. Dungan and William Burdett of the Department of State from Harry G. Hoffman of the Economic Development Mission to British Guiana titled, "Political Situation."
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C19251
President John F. Kennedy (in rocking chair) meets with Dr. Cheddi Jagan, Premier of British Guiana. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C19250
President John F. Kennedy (in rocking chair) meets with Dr. Cheddi Jagan, Premier of British Guiana. In background: Assistant Special Counsel to the President, Richard Goodwin; Associated Press (AP) photographer, Henry Burroughs; United Press International (UPI) photographer, James K. W. Atherton; unidentified photographers. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C19249
President John F. Kennedy (in rocking chair) meets with Dr. Cheddi Jagan, Premier of British Guiana. In background: Special Assistant to the President, Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr.; Press Secretary, Pierre Salinger; Secretary to the Assistant Press Secretary, Barbara Gamarekian; unidentified photographers. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-245-1-61
President John F. Kennedy (in rocking chair) meets with Dr. Cheddi Jagan, Premier of British Guiana. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6858-A
President John F. Kennedy (in rocking chair) meets with Dr. Cheddi Jagan, Premier of British Guiana. Unidentified photographers stand in background. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.