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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-081a-008
This file contains a report to President John F. Kennedy from Henry Kissinger, consultant to the National Security Council (NSC), discussing the situation in Berlin including contingency planning, relations between the United States and Soviet Union, and the role of the United Nations.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-031-013
This folder contains correspondence between the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, and Henry A. Kissinger, Director of the Harvard Defense Studies Program. Materials consist of Kissinger's notes and commentary on a conversation with Franz Josef Strauss, Minister of Defense in West Germany (Federal Republic), and several other West German generals and officials. Topics include United States defense policy, nuclear weapons buildup, warfare, and the situation in Berlin.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-321-005
This folder contains memoranda of conversations between Henry Kissinger, consultant to the National Security Council (NSC), and various German and Belgian officials discussing nuclear weapons policies and the potential of a multilateral force (MLF) within NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization).
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-321-004
This folder contains letters and memoranda regarding an article by Henry Kissinger, consultant to the National Security Council (NSC), titled, “NATO’s Nuclear Dilemma,” discussing United States-European nuclear policy and a proposed multilateral force (MLF) within NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization). Also included in this folder are memoranda of conversations between Kissinger and various French, German, and British officials discussing foreign relations, nuclear weapons policies, and various other topics.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-321-003
This folder contains memoranda of conversations between Henry Kissinger, consultant to the National Security Council (NSC), and various French and Italian officials during Kissinger’s trips to France and Italy. Topics of the meetings include United States relations with France, reactions to the Nassau Agreement, potential withdrawal of U.S. Jupiter missiles from Italy, and a multilateral force (MLF) within NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization).
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-321-001
This folder contains memoranda and telegrams regarding conversations between Henry Kissinger, consultant to the National Security Council (NSC), and various Brazilian officials discussing the political climate in Brazil; and various German officials discussing Berlin and Germany. Also included in this folder is correspondence between Kissinger and McGeorge Bundy, Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, regarding Kissinger’s role as a consultant.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-320-026
This folder contains telegrams, letters, and memoranda to and from Henry Kissinger, consultant to the National Security Council (NSC), regarding a strategic defense concept for France; disarmament; and a meeting between Kissinger and Chancellor of Germany (Federal Republic) Konrad Adenauer discussing nuclear weapons, United States defense policy, and the possibility of a NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) nuclear force.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-320-025
This folder contains memoranda and telegrams regarding trips to Pakistan and Germany by Henry Kissinger, consultant to the National Security Council (NSC), and meetings between Kissinger, various Indian officials, and German officials including West German Minister of Defense Franz Josef Strauss. Topics of the meetings include disarmament, nuclear weapons, NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization), and negotiations with the Soviet Union on the situation in Berlin and the possible unification of Germany.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-320-024
This folder contains memoranda of conversations between Henry Kissinger, consultant to the National Security Council (NSC), and numerous French officials discussing Berlin, Algeria, the possibility of a NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) nuclear force, and a strategic defense concept for France. Also included in this folder are memoranda of Kissinger’s conversations with Prime Minister of India Jawaharlal Nehru and Indian Minister of Defense V.K. Krishna Menon discussing nuclear testing, China, and relations between India and the United States.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-320-022
This folder contains correspondence and memoranda between Henry Kissinger, consultant to the National Security Council (NSC), and McGeorge Bundy, Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs regarding the resignation of Kissinger as a consultant and related administrative details. Also included in this folder is a memo by Kissinger in preparation for a visit by Chancellor of Germany (Federal Republic) Konrad Adenauer discussing nuclear weapons, United States defense policy, and NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization).
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-320-021
This folder contains correspondence and memoranda between Henry Kissinger, consultant to the National Security Council (NSC), and McGeorge Bundy, Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs. Topics include nuclear weapons and the United States defense policy, a potential call-up of U.S. National Guard reserves to Berlin, disarmament, and a conversation between Kissinger and Soviet Union delegates at the Pugwash Conference discussing the situation in Berlin between the U.S. and Soviet Union.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-320-020
This folder contains memoranda from Henry Kissinger, consultant to the National Security Council (NSC), to McGeorge Bundy, Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, discussing potential positions by the United States in negotiations with the Soviet Union on the situation in Berlin and the possible unification of Germany.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-320-019
This folder contains correspondence and memoranda between Henry Kissinger, consultant to the National Security Council (NSC), and McGeorge Bundy, Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs. Topics include conversations between Kissinger, West German Minister of Defense Franz Josef Strauss, and Chancellor of Germany (Federal Republic) Konrad Adenauer discussing nuclear weapons and the United States defense policy; Kissinger’s role as a consultant; and the situation in Berlin between the U.S. and Soviet Union.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-320-018
This folder contains correspondence and memoranda primarily between Henry Kissinger, consultant to the National Security Council (NSC), and McGeorge Bundy, Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs. Topics include a conversation between Kissinger and West German Minister of Defense Franz Josef Strauss discussing nuclear weapons and the United States defense policy, landing rights for airline KLM in Los Angeles, and Kissinger’s schedule as a consultant. Also included in this folder is a memorandum from Kissinger to President John F. Kennedy titled, “Major Defense Options,” regarding the U.S. defense policy including strategic planning, and nuclear and conventional weapons.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-320-017
This folder contains memoranda by Henry Kissinger, consultant to the National Security Council (NSC), offering comments and advice on United States defense policy including nuclear weapons and a strategy of deterrence. Also included in this folder is a press release regarding the appointment of Kissinger as a consultant to President John F. Kennedy in areas of national security.