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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-17356
Two unidentified men hold up a large map of Laos, used by President John F. Kennedy at a press conference that same day; the map identifies "Communist Rebel Areas" as of 7 August 1960. Cabinet Room, White House, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6844-A
President John F. Kennedy (in rocking chair) meets with Prince Tiao Khampan, Ambassador of Laos. Standing in background are Associated Press (AP) photographer, Henry Burroughs (far right), and an unidentified photographer. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1060-017
This folder contains a transcript of a press conference given by President-elect John F. Kennedy and Senator Paul Douglas, Chairman of the Task Force on Area Redevelopment, at the President-elect’s home in Palm Beach, Florida. President-elect Kennedy begins the press conference by making a brief statement on the results of the task force followed by a statement from Senator Douglas concerning unemployment. Senator Douglas goes on to answer questions from the press concerning unemployment compensation, the distribution of food to needy families, and area redevelopment legislation. The press also asks President-elect Kennedy questions on various topics including Soviet Union Premier Nikita Khrushchev’s New Years greetings and Laos.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-130-006
This folder contains correspondence and memoranda regarding Laos.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-130-010
This folder contains correspondence and memoranda regarding Laos.
Sound recording
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-MTG-096-002
Sound recording of a meeting held on July 4, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy, Under Secretary of State George Ball, Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs W. Averell Harriman, Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs McGeorge Bundy, Assistant Secretary of State for Far Eastern Affairs Roger Hilsman, and member of the National Security Council Michael Forrestal. The main focus of this White House off-the-record meeting is the situation in Vietnam. The meeting takes place not long after a Buddhist monk burned himself to death to protest the relationship between the government of Vietnam and the Buddhists and amidst recent Buddhist demonstrations. The possibility of a coup in Vietnam and differing staff assessments of that possibility are also presented. Other topics are discussed near the end of the meeting, including Laos, Indonesia, Brazil, and Averell Harriman’s upcoming mission to Moscow concerning the treaty banning atmospheric nuclear weapons tests, later known as the Partial Test Ban Treaty (PTBT) or the Limited Test Ban Treaty (LTBT), and specific aspects of its negotiations. One segment of the recording totaling 35 seconds has been removed in accordance with the donor's deed of gift. Four segments of the recording totaling 41 seconds have been removed in accordance with Section 3.4 (b) (1), (3) of Executive Order 12958. This sound recording has been excerpted from Tape 96, which contains additional sound recording(s) preceding and following this one. See Related Records to access Tape 96 in its entirety.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-69-2-61
President John F. Kennedy stands at lectern during a press conference; maps of Laos at left identifies "Communist Rebel Areas" as of 22 March 1961. State Department Auditorium, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-69-1-61
President John F. Kennedy stands at lectern during a press conference; maps of Laos at left identifies "Communist Rebel Areas" as of 22 March 1961. State Department Auditorium, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-60-4-61
President John F. Kennedy stands at lectern during a press conference; maps of Laos at left identifies "Communist Rebel Areas" as of 22 March 1961. State Department Auditorium, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-60-3-61
President John F. Kennedy speaks from the lectern during a Press Conference. State Department Spokesman, Lincoln White, stands next to a map of Laos (at left); Press Secretary Pierre Salinger sits at right. State Department Auditorium, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-60-2-61
President John F. Kennedy stands at lectern, looking down at his notes; Press Secretary Pierre Salinger stands to the right of President Kennedy; maps of Laos at left. State Department Auditorium, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-60-1-61
President John F. Kennedy speaks from the lectern during a Press Conference. State Department Spokesman, Lincoln White, stands next to a map of Laos (at left); Press Secretary Pierre Salinger sits at right. State Department Auditorium, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR7382-B
President John F. Kennedy (in rocking chair) meets with Prime Minister of Laos, Prince Souvanna Phouma; three unidentified photographers stand in background. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6454-E
President John F. Kennedy (R) stands at lectern; members of audience sit at left. Pictured in audience: dean of the White House press corps and United Press International (UPI) reporter, Merriman "Smitty" Smith. State Department Auditorium, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6454-D
President John F. Kennedy (from behind) speaks to audience from lectern; maps of Laos at right. Pictured in audience: White House correspondent for The Washington Star, Garnett D. Horner. State Department Auditorium, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6454-C
President John F. Kennedy speaks from lectern; Press Secretary Pierre Salinger (L) and Associate Press Secretary Andrew Hatcher (R) sit onstage at right; maps of Laos at left. State Department Auditorium, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6454-B
President John F. Kennedy stands at lectern; map of Laos at left reads "Communist Rebel Areas, 22 March 1961." State Department Auditorium, Washington, D.C.