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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-GSM-01
This interview focuses on the 1960 presidential election, the founding of the Food for Peace Program, and the Kennedy administration’s work on agricultural issues, among other topics.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-RWR-01
This interview focuses on John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] interest in the use of food surplus, the founding of the Food for Peace Program, and Reuter’s professional relationship with JFK, among other topics.
Textual folder
Richard W. Reuter Personal Papers
RWRPP-011-006
Textual folder
Richard W. Reuter Personal Papers
RWRPP-011-005
Textual folder
Richard W. Reuter Personal Papers
RWRPP-011-004
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-09-19-B
ST29
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-06-29-G
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-07-24-C
AR24, KN20
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-04-18-B
AR19, KN15
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1961-03-17-A
KN01
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-026-008
This folder contains material related to the food crisis in China. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, and reports on the potential sale of surplus grains to China and the food situation implications on United States policy. Also included are several CIA Economic Intelligence Memorandums on the food situation in China.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-325-013
This folder contains a portion of an outline on the new United States foreign aid policy, referred to as the Decade of Development, on the Food for Peace program.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0993a-002
This folder contains briefing papers and memoranda concerning crime, the decline of United States prestige, depressed areas, disarmament and arms control, economic growth, economic policies, education, educational exchange, Food for Peace and P. L. 480, Foreign Service and State Department, and foreign aid policy under President Dwight D. Eisenhower from Senator John F. Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-079-002
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the Food for Peace Program. Topics include a report by Director George S. McGovern on his trip to various countries in Asia, Africa, and Western Europe; aid to Iran for earthquake relief; and McGovern's resignation. Of note is a semiannual report for the Food for Peace Program and a brochure about the Program.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C22860
President John F. Kennedy (in rocking chair) meets with the newly-appointed Director of Food For Peace, Richard W. Reuter. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C22859
President John F. Kennedy (in rocking chair) meets with the newly-appointed Director of Food For Peace, Richard W. Reuter. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1028-012
This folder contains copies of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy concerning a proposal for the expansion of Public Law 480, also known as the Food for Peace program.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-17525-A
Director of Food for Peace George McGovern (far right) meets with unidentified visitors in the Food for Peace Office, Executive Office Building, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-17525
Director of Food for Peace George McGovern (far right) meets with unidentified visitors in the Food for Peace Office, Executive Office Building, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-17412
Director of the Food for Peace Program, George McGovern, speaks with guests from Peru in the Food for Peace offices at the Executive Office Building. Left to right: Ambassador of Peru, Fernando Berckemeyer; Prime Minister of Peru, Pedro Beltran; Mr. McGovern; unidentified. Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-17413
Director of Food for Peace Program George McGovern (right) meets with an unidentified guest in the Food for Peace offices at the Executive Office Building, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-17353
Director of Food for Peace and Special Assistant to the President, George McGovern (fourth from right), with ten unidentified men. Room 234, Executive Office Building, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-17352
Director of Food for Peace and Special Assistant to the President, George McGovern (seated in center); Consultant to McGovern, Stephen Raushenbush (seated at left); Deputy Director of Food for Peace Program, James Symington (seated at right); Special Assistant to the President, Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr. (standing on far right); others unidentified. Room 234, Executive Office Building, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-21081
President John F. Kennedy shakes hands with the Director of Food for Peace, George S. McGovern (left), during a meeting in the Oval Office. White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-21080
President John F. Kennedy meets with the Director of Food for Peace, George S. McGovern (left). Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.