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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
This folder contains an unofficial transcript of the third presidential debate between candidates Senator John F. Kennedy and Vice President Richard M. Nixon. The candidates answered questions on numerous issues, including the economy, the Federal budget, foreign policy, labor, nuclear disarmament, taxes, Berlin, and the invasion of Quemoy and Matsu. The debate was moderated by Bill Shadel of the American Broadcasting Company (ABC).
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
This folder contains an unofficial transcript of the fourth presidential debate between candidates Senator John F. Kennedy and Vice President Richard M. Nixon. The candidates answered questions on numerous issues, including disarmament, foreign policy, nuclear weapons, Cuban Prime Minister Fidel Castro, Soviet Union Premier Nikita Khrushchev, Cuba, Latin America, and the Soviet Union. The debate was moderated by Quincy Howe of the American Broadcasting Company (ABC).
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
This folder contains an American Broadcasting Company (ABC) transcript of the fourth presidential debate between candidates Senator John F. Kennedy and Vice President Richard M. Nixon. The candidates answered questions on numerous issues, including disarmament, foreign policy, nuclear weapons, Cuban Prime Minister Fidel Castro, Soviet Union Premier Nikita Khrushchev, Cuba, Latin America, and the Soviet Union. The debate was moderated by Quincy Howe of ABC.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
This file contains memoranda, telegrams, and draft papers regarding the United States policy towards France and the French nuclear program, nuclear assistance to France by the U.S. and Great Britain, a nuclear program within NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization), and press attitudes toward a nuclear sharing program with France. Also included in this folder is a paper by Malcolm W. Hoag titled, “Nuclear Control After Nassau.”
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
This file contains materials for President John F. Kennedy in response to a memo from the President to Secretary of State Dean Rusk and Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara regarding eight questions on United States nuclear policy towards France and European nuclear matters. Also included in this folder are copies of articles by Raymond Aron published in the French newspaper Le Figaro discussing relations between the U.S. and France.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
This folder contains telegrams between the United States and the Soviet Union regarding a nuclear weapons test ban. Also included in this folder are memoranda and letters concerning the United States nuclear testing program and media access to a nuclear test site in Nevada.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
This folder contains telegrams, memoranda, press releases, statements, and a briefing paper concerning atmospheric, underground, and underwater nuclear weapons testing; updates on a disarmament conference in Geneva, Switzerland; the Johnston Island and Christmas Island test areas; financing the nuclear test program; and radioactive Iodine from nuclear fallout. Also included in this folder is a report by the Federal Radiation Council entitled, “Health Implications of Fallout from Nuclear Weapons Testing,” and a report by the Foreign Broadcast Information Service entitled, “Foreign Radio and Press Reaction to U.S. High-Altitude Nuclear Testing.
Nuclear weapons: Testing: U.S. resumption: Announcement and reactions, 2 March 1962, 1962: April-May
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
This folder contains reports from the Department of State’s Bureau of Intelligence and Research, United States Information Agency (USIA) Research and Reference Service, and the Foreign Broadcast Information Service concerning international media reaction to the United States resumption of nuclear weapons testing.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
This folder contains a press release and drafts for a speech given by President Kennedy to the 18th General Assembly of the United Nations (UN). In his speech the President discusses the recently signed treaty banning atmospheric, space, and underwater nuclear weapons tests (later known as the Partial Test Ban Treaty or Limited Test Ban Treaty), and explains that the task of maintaining peace must be shared by all nations. President Kennedy also proposes ways for the United Nations to increase and improve their efforts in developing countries, specifically focusing on health, human rights, agriculture, communication, and the environment. Also included in this folder are telegrams regarding international media reaction to the President's speech.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
This folder contains memoranda to and from National Security Council staff member Gordon Chase on various issues of national security and foreign affairs including an independent nuclear deterrent, the forced retirement of Foreign Service officer Edward Page Jr., and the publication Aufbau and a supplement on Berlin.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
This folder contains memoranda from Walt Rostow, Deputy Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs and later Chairman of the Policy Planning Council in the Department of State, to President John F. Kennedy and McGeorge Bundy, Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs. Topics include foreign aid, speech theme suggestions for the President, policy towards the Communist Bloc, and a proposal for domestic and foreign economic policy. Also included in this folder is a transcript of a “Meet the Press” interview with Rostow discussing nuclear weapons, the Soviet Union, Laos, Vietnam, and communism.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the President's News Conference of January 25, 1961 (News Conference 1). President Kennedy began the press conference with a statement concerning the scheduling of the Geneva negotiations for a nuclear test ban. He then announced that the United States Government had decided to increase famine relief for the Congo and that the Soviet Union had released two members from the crew of the United States Air Force RB-47 aircraft. Following the announcements the President answered questions from the press on a variety of topics including United States policy on nuclear disarmament negotiations, diplomatic relations with Cuba, and communications with Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev. Background material in the folder include a memorandum concerning the proposed reconvening of the International Control Commission (ICC) in Laos; an update concerning the location of the hijacked Portuguese cruise ship the Santa Maria; drafts of press conference announcements; newswires; and briefing papers for the President on foreign affairs and national security. The official White House transcript of the press conference is also included.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
This folder contains background material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, for the President's News Conference of February 1, 1961 (News Conference 2). Materials primarily consist of briefing papers for the President on domestic and foreign affairs and national security. Topics of the briefing papers include nuclear disarmament, the United Nations, United States-Soviet relations, United States foreign policy, and United States political initiatives in Latin America. Drafts of press conference announcements are also included.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
This folder contains background material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, for the President's News Conference of February 8, 1961 (News Conference 3). Materials primarily consist of briefing papers for the President on domestic and foreign affairs and national security. Topics of the briefing papers include nuclear disarmament; the United Nations; the resignation of Israeli Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion; United States policy concerning the situation in the Republic of the Congo; information about former Congolese Prime Minister Patrice Lumumba; United States-Cuba relations; economic problems and political affairs in Latin America; and Soviet criticism of President Kennedy's administration. Drafts of press conference announcements are also included.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
This folder contains the official White House transcript of the President's News Conference of May 5, 1961 (News Conference 11). President Kennedy began the press conference with an update on the status of the nuclear test ban negotiations in Geneva. He then announced that Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson would be undertaking a fact finding mission to Asia, and that the United States representative on the Council of the Organization of American states would be proposing a meeting of the Inter-American Economic and Social Council to discuss economic and social development in the Americas. Finally, he announced the sale of an aluminum extrusion plant in Adrian, Michigan. Following the announcements the President answered questions from the press on a variety of topics including problems facing the United States as a free society, the United States space program, and the successful launching of the first American astronaut, Alan B. Shepard, into space.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the President's News Conference of June 28, 1961 (News Conference 13). President Kennedy began the press conference with a statement concerning the death of journalist Ed Koterba, followed by lengthy statements concerning the situation in Berlin and the Soviets' refusal to negotiate on a nuclear test ban at Geneva. He then responded to Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev's statement that the Soviet Union would out produce the United States by 1970. Following the announcements the President answered questions from the press on a variety of topics including the situation in Berlin, the rate of economic growth in the United States, and foreign policymaking for Latin America. Background material in the folder includes a memorandum concerning unemployment rates and a draft press conference announcement. The official White House transcript of the press conference and the stenotype transcript of the press conference are also included.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the President's News Conference of August 10, 1961 (News Conference 15). President Kennedy began the press conference with statements concerning Great Britain's entry into the European Market and the positive response to the Peace Corp proposal. The President then discussed a recent report from the special panel on nuclear testing and announced that he that he had asked Ambassador Arthur H. Dean return to Geneva to continue negotiations for a test ban treaty. Following the announcements the President answered questions from the press on a variety of topics including the situation in Berlin, the resumption of nuclear testing, and the proper role of military officers involved in public education about the dangers of communism. Items consist of the official White House transcript of the press conference and the stenotype transcript of the press conference.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the President's News Conference of February 7, 1962 (News Conference 23). The President began the press conference by discussing United States nuclear disarmament policy and preparations by the United States to resume the atmospheric testing of nuclear weapons. He then expressed his pleasure over the Senate's decision to retain the scholarship provision in the pending college-aid bill. Following the announcements the President answered questions from the press on a variety of topics including the guerilla war in South Vietnam, atmospheric nuclear testing, nuclear disarmament, and the status of negotiations for a test ban treaty. Background materials in this folder include a draft press conference announcement and briefing papers for the President on domestic and foreign affairs and national security. Topics of the briefing papers include the Punta de Este conference resolutions, Cuba, and nuclear testing and disarmament. The official White House transcript of the press conference and the stenotype transcript of the press conference are also included.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the President's News Conference of March 7, 1962 (News Conference 26). The President began the press conference by reading the text of a telegram he sent to the chief executive officers of the major steel companies and to the President of the Steelworkers Union concerning steel labor negations. He then discussed the tariff and trade agreements obtained at Geneva between the United States and the European Common Market, the United Kingdom, and other countries. Following the announcements the President answered questions on a variety of topics including the forthcoming Geneva negations for a nuclear test ban treaty, foreign aid to underdeveloped countries, and possible legislative action by Congress concerning funds for the B-70 supersonic bomber. Background materials consist of briefing papers for the President on foreign affairs. The official White House transcript of the press conference and the stenotype transcript of the press conference are also included.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
This folder contains background material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, for the President's News Conference of March 7, 1962 (News Conference 26). Materials primarily consist of memorandums and briefing papers for the President on domestic and foreign affairs and national security. Topics of the briefing papers include the economy, foreign reaction to the President's recent speech on nuclear testing and disarmament, and the Alliance for Progress. Of note is a copy of a statement by the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) Council on the economy; and the transcript of a Meet the Press interview with William G. Foster, Director of the United States Arms Control and Disarmament Agency, regarding the nuclear test ban treaty. Drafts of press conference announcements are also included.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the President's News Conference of March 14, 1962 (News Conference 27). The President began the press conference by reading an excerpt of his letter to Secretary of State Dean Rusk regarding the United Nations disarmament conference in Geneva and United States policy objectives for the conference. Following this announcement the President answered questions from the press on a variety of topics including the possible cutting of funds for foreign aid, the current state of the economy, nuclear testing, and the Alliance for Progress. Items consist of the official White House transcript of the press conference and the stenotype transcript of the press conference.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
This folder contains background material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, for the President's News Conference of April 11, 1962 (News Conference 30). Materials primarily consist of department and agency reports and briefing papers for the President on domestic and foreign affairs and national security. Topics include the economy, tax reform, nuclear disarmament, and nuclear weapons testing. Of note is a copy of an address by Secretary of Agriculture Orville L. Freeman before the National Conference on Land and People titled, "Rural Resources in the 1960's."
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the President's News Conference of April 18, 1962 (News Conference 31). The President began the press conference by announcing that the United States had that day presented an outline of basic provisions for a treaty on general and complete nuclear disarmament at Geneva. He then said a few words in follow-up to the previous week's events concerning steel prices emphasizing the goodwill and the commonality of goals between his administration and American industry. Then he announced that he had directed the Army to cancel the trial of reservist Private Larry D. Chidester and to remit the balance of sentence of reservist Private Bernis G. Owen, both court marshaled for their complaints about being called up for active service. Finally, the President briefly announced the release of reports by the Presidential Commission on Campaign Costs, and that former First Lady Mamie Eisenhower had agreed to serve as honorary co-chairman, with First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, of the National Cultural Center. Following the announcements the President answered questions from the press on a variety of topics including the situation with the steel industry, nuclear disarmament and the status of a test ban treaty, and the situation in Berlin. Items consist of the official White House transcript of the press conference and the stenotype transcript of the press conference.