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Part of the Presidential Papers of John F. Kennedy, consisting of the working files of McGeorge Bundy, Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs. It is the primary foreign policy file of the Kennedy White House (1961-1963). Digitized in part.

Part of the Presidential Papers of John F. Kennedy, consisting of the working files of President Kennedy as maintained by his personal secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, in the Oval Office of the White House (1961-1963). Digitized in full.

The main correspondence file for the Kennedy administration; contains letters from the general public, as well as internal staff memoranda. Digitized in part.

Diplomat, government official. Foreign Service Officer, State Department (1944-65, 1969-71). Contains materials related to Leonhart's career in the foreign service.

Journalist, author, educator. War crimes research analyst (1946-1948); professor of international relations, Howard University (1956-1967); author Street Without Joy (1961), The Two Viet-nams (1963), Hell in a Very Small Place: The Siege of Dien Bien Phu (1966). Research materials, books, clippings, magazines, maps, writings, relating to Southeast Asia, China, Germany, and Vietnam.

Textual and audiovisual materials that document the First Lady's early life, family, and marriage; her role in the White House (trips, state visits, White House restoration, social events, personal occasions, family events, and more); and her interests and concerns following her White House years. Digitized in part.

Documents Thomson's career as Special Assistant to the Under Secretary of State (1961); Special Assistant to the President's Special Representative for Africa, Asia, and Latin America (1961-1963); Special Assistant to the Assistant Secretary of State for Far Eastern Affairs (1963-1964); and member of the National Security Council staff (1964-1966), with particular focus on Asian affairs.

Includes both primary and national campaign materials collected by Senator John F. Kennedy's 1960 Presidential campaign staff. Digitized in full.

Contains material generated during John F. Kennedy's years as a Senator from Massachusetts (1953-1960). Digitized in part.

Documents Galbraith's varied and multifaceted career and interests as economist, public official, professor, presidential advisor, author and public speaker.

Personal and professional papers consisting of letters, memos, research notes and drafts, writings, publications, photographs, and ephemera. Topics include World War II, Harvard University, the John F. Kennedy Library, Cuban Missile Crisis, Vietnam War, civil rights, United States foreign policy, and atomic weapons development/control.

Consists of personal and professional correspondence, subject files, appointment calendars, campaign files, and audiovisual material created and maintained during Feldman's service as Deputy Special Counsel to the President (1961-1964).

Includes correspondence, desk diaries, speeches, trip files, and other material documenting Robert F. Kennedy's role as Attorney General (1961-1964). Digitized in part.

Contains case files, correspondence, speeches, press releases, and other materials documenting Robert F. Kennedy's time as a Senator from New York (1964-1968), including 1968 Presidential campaign speeches. Contact reference staff for the full finding aid.

Documents Hilsman's career as Director of the Bureau of Intelligence and Research (INR) and as Assistant Secretary of State for Far Eastern Affairs, with particular emphasis on Vietnam, Laos and the administration of the INR.

Documents Heller's work as Chairman, Council of Economic Advisers (1961-1964).

White House Communications Agency recordings of President Kennedy's speeches and other public remarks. Recordings are downloadable from the website; digitized in full.

Still photographs by White House and National Park Service staff photographers documenting the President's activities, trips, and other events; informal photographs of the President and his family; photographs of Administration and Congressional members; photographs of White House staff and visitors; and photographs of White House rooms and grounds. Digitized in part.

Includes correspondence, memorandums, files relating to recruitment of Presidential and non-Presidential appointees (1961-1964).

Documents Petersen's work as Special Assistant to the President for International Trade Policy (1961-1963).

Documents Fox's role as Chief of the White House Social Entertainments Office (1961-1964), consisting mainly of guest lists, menus, invitations, programs, seating plans, and replies of acceptance or regret from invited guests. Digitized in part.

This link displays a list of relevant oral histories in the library's John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection. Digitized in part.

Donations by private individuals documenting personal experiences while serving in the Peace Corps. Digitized in part.

This link displays a list of relevant oral histories in the library's Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection. Digitized in part.