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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-ROAH-02
This interview focuses on relations with Cuba under the Kennedy Administration, the Bay of Pigs, the Cuban exile community, and the Cold War, among other things.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-11-25-C
ST34, KN40
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1961-10-11-A
AR12
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-MMB-01
Bernbaum discusses political regimes and military coups in Ecuador during his time as Ambassador, the relationship between Ecuador and Cuba, and President Carlos Julio Arosemena Monroy’s alcohol problem, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-DFB-01
Barnes discusses meetings between John F. Kennedy (JFK) and Latin American heads of state, JFK’s relationship with Latin American leaders including Rómulo Betancourt of Venezuela and Arturo Frondizi of Argentina, and JFK’s assassination, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-FUF-02
Freeman discusses presidential visits between the United States, Colombia, and Venezuela, ambassadorial involvement with monetary matters, and Peace Corps activities in Colombia, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-ABD-03
Duke discusses John F. and Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy’s state visits to Paris, London, Venezuela and Colombia, and John F. Kennedy’s 1961 meeting with Nikita Sergeyevich Khrushchev in Vienna, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-CAS-01
This interview focuses on John F. Kennedy (JFK)’s efforts to strengthen American ties with Latin America, the communist threat in Venezuela, and the relationship between JFK and President Betancourt, among other issues.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-042-003
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the wreath-laying ceremony at the Simon Bolivar Monument in Washington, D.C. held in honor of Venezuelan Independence Day. In his speech the President congratulates the people of Venezuela on the 150th anniversary of their liberation. The recording contains some background noise.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-165-004
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s toast to President of Venezuela Romulo Betancourt in the White House Private Dining Room. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the material inadequacy but philosophical soundness of the Alliance for Progress, noting that the United States has recently ignored Latin America while paying undo attention to the state of affairs in European nations.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-165-003
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks to President of Venezuela Romulo Betancourt at the North Portico of the White House. In his speech President Kennedy welcomes the Venezuelan President to the country and discusses his hopes for the proliferation of democratic ideals throughout the western hemisphere.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-064-005
Sound recording of President Kennedy’s remarks at Maiquetia Airport in Caracas, Venezuela upon leaving for Colombia. In his speech President Kennedy thanks Venezuelan President Rómulo Betancourt for his hospitality, and discusses the goals of the Alliance for Progress in strengthening Pan-American relations.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-064-004
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the United States Embassy in Caracas, Venezuela. In his speech President Kennedy thanks his audience for their diplomatic service, and discusses the goals of the Alliance for Progress.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-064-003
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at La Morita Resettlement Project in Venezuela. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the ways in which the Alliance for Progress can create affordable housing and education opportunities.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-064-002
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks upon arriving at Maiquetia Airport in Caracas, Venezuela. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the efforts of the Alliance for Progress to improve political, social, and economic conditions in Latin America.
Oral history
Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Collection
RPCV-MR-2004-002-025
I. Lynn Rinehart discusses his experiences in urban community development with the Peace Corps in Venezuela. Interviewed and recorded by Catherine Davidson, April 27, 2003. 1 tape (web streaming files combined into 1 file).
Oral history
Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Collection
RPCV-MR-2004-002-010
Catherine Whitaker Davidson served as a Peace Corps volunteer on a rural community development project in Panama from 1965 to 1967. She was also a mental health volunteer in the Crisis Corps in Venezuela in 2000. Interviewed and recorded by I. Lynn Rinehart, May 21, 2003. 1 tape (web streaming files combined into 1 file).
Oral history
Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Collection
RPCV-MR-2003-007-001
Roger Brown was a Vietnam War-era Peace Corps volunteer, who preferred volunteer service because he was opposed to the war. He trained at the University of Arizona in Tucson, which included a family stay in South Tucson and a three week home-stay in Mexico. The language training was intense. Brown lived in La Concepcion, a small town outside of Maracaibo, Venezuela. After an uncertain first year, he became a traveling auditor for cooperatives, working closely with his Venezuelan counterpart. Interviewed and recorded by Robert Klein, September 24, 2002. 2 tapes (web streaming files combined into 1 file).
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-08-30-D
AR26, ST13, KN21
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-07-03-B
ST12
Moving image
United States Government Agencies Collection
USG-01-A
Motion picture covering President John F. Kennedy's trip to Venezuela and Colombia in December 1961, and it also attempts to show the early success of President Kennedy's "Alliance for Progress" in these South American nations. Included is footage of President Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy's tour of Venezuela and visit with Venezuelan President Romulo Betancourt. President Kennedy makes remarks concerning a land program and the First Lady makes remarks in Spanish. Also included is footage of President Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy's tour of Colombia and appearances with President Alberto Lleras Camargo. President Kennedy makes remarks at a state dinner.Presented by: United States Information Service (USIS).
Produced by: Movietone.
Moving image
Television Network Columbia Broadcasting System Collection
TNC-020
CBS (Columbia Broadcasting System) motion picture of President John F. Kennedy's address before the General Assembly of the United Nations (UN) in New York City. See "Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States, John F. Kennedy, 1961: Item 387." President of the General Assembly Mongi Slim, a Representative from Tunisia, introduces the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Venezuela Marcos Falcon Briceno, who addresses the General Assembly, speaking about the recent death of U.N. Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjold and international relations. First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy arrives at U.N. Headquarters. President Kennedy arrives and is introduced by President Slim. In his speech President Kennedy addresses the recent death of Secretary-General Hammarskjold, presents six proposals for the new Disarmament Program, and provides information on the current crises in Berlin, Germany, Laos, and South Vietnam. At the conclusion of the President's address, there are shots of delegates in the General Assembly, and President Kennedy being escorted out of the hall by President Slim. CBS No. 610925. Copyright restrictions apply.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-02-19-C
AR32, ST20, KN30
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-02-19-B
AR32, ST20, KN30
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-02-19-A
AR32, ST20, KN30