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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-MJH-01
In this interview Hillenbrand discusses President John F. Kennedy [JFK] entering office amid the Berlin crisis; working as the Director of the Office of German Affairs with JFK; the Berlin Task Force and the Ambassadorial Group; JFK's attitude towards the German problem and German reactions to the Kennedy Administration; the State Department and Germany; the 1961 Vienna talks with Nikita S. Khrushchev; the erection of the Berlin Wall and the crisis it generated; the Kennedy Administration's reaction and response to the Berlin Wall; talks with Russia over Berlin and the Wall; the press "leaks crisis" on the Germany problem; JFK's working style and approach to problems, according to Hillenbrand; the impact of the Cuban Missile Crisis on the Berlin talks; JFK's German policy and relationship with German leaders; and what JFK accomplished related to Germany, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-BBH-01
In this interview Hickenlooper discusses various meetings with President John F. Kennedy [JFK] on foreign relations; Soviet and American nuclear testing; the nuclear test ban treaty; the Bay of Pigs invasion; Laos and Vietnam; the Punta del Este Conference in 1962; the Cuban Missile Crisis, 1962; Hickenlooper's 1962 reelection campaign; traveling with JFK to Costa Rica; the 1961 Berlin crisis; JFK's congressional relations; and social occasions at the Kennedy White House, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-RFK-08
In this interview Robert F. Kennedy [RFK] discusses John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] Cabinet and appointing the various secretaries; problems in and JFK’s wariness of the Department of State; the ideal State Department organization; problems with Dean Rusk; Maxwell D. Taylor’s Cuba investigation; the Bay of Pigs and its effect on U.S. action in Laos; John McCone’s prediction of missiles in Cuba; Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson and foreign policy; JFK’s vice-presidential choice at the 1960 Democratic National Convention; Johnson’s hesitant acceptance of the vice-presidential slot; RFK’s appointment as Attorney General; RFK’s involvement in staffing the White House for JFK and other presidential appointments; Lord Harlech (William David Ormsby-Gore); and State Department staff, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-UAJ-01
Deputy Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs. In this interview, U. Alexis Johnson discusses working with John F. Kennedy [JFK] during the Bay of Pigs Invasion, the Laos Crisis and the Cuban Missile Crisis, in addition to his personal experience with JFK’s conduct in official meetings, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-MDT-03
In this interview Taylor discusses the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Vienna Summit, Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, Multilateral force and military trends during the Kennedy Administration among other topics.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-MDT-02
In this interview Taylor discusses differences between the Eisenhower and Kennedy Administrations, the National Security Council, Taylor’s appointment and role as Military Representative to the President, Vietnam, and Cuba among other topics.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-126
Sound recording of the President’s News Conference of September 13, 1962 (News Conference 43). The President begins the press conference with a statement concerning the recent shipments of supplies and technicians into Cuba from the Soviet Union, events that led to the Cuban Missile Crisis. He goes on to say that the United States would not take military action against Cuba unless necessary. The President then answers questions from the press on a variety of topics including the Alliance for Progress, civil rights, the Chicago Northwestern Railway strike, the military space program, nuclear testing, and the President’s request for special reserve mobilization powers.
Textual folder
Theodore C. Sorensen Personal Papers
TCSPP-049-006
Textual folder
Theodore C. Sorensen Personal Papers
TCSPP-048-013
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-10-30-A
ST15, KN25
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-10-23-B
AR28, ST15, KN25
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-10-22-B
ST15, KN24
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-11-02-B
KN25
Photograph folder
Department of Defense Cuban Missile Crisis Briefing Materials
DODCMCBM-010-004
Aerial photograph of medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM) launch site number 3 in San Cristobal, Cuba, as it appeared on October 27, 1962 (see Briefing Board #21).
Photograph folder
Department of Defense Cuban Missile Crisis Briefing Materials
DODCMCBM-010-002
Aerial reconnaissance photograph showing an intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) launch site in Guanajay, Cuba, as it appeared on October 23, 1962 (see Briefing Board #19).
Photograph folder
Department of Defense Cuban Missile Crisis Briefing Materials
DODCMCBM-009-008
Graphic depicting the types and locations of the eight categories of Soviet offensive and defensive weapons systems deployed in Cuba in the fall of 1962.
Photograph folder
Department of Defense Cuban Missile Crisis Briefing Materials
DODCMCBM-009-003
Low altitude aerial photograph made over a portion of the Remedios-area military camp in Cuba on October 25, 1962 showing a Soviet FROG missile with transporter and launcher, 130mm rocket launchers, SU-100 assault guns, T-54 tanks, and other weapons, vehicles, and associated equipment.
Photograph folder
Department of Defense Cuban Missile Crisis Briefing Materials
DODCMCBM-008-004
Aerial reconnaissance photograph showing an operational cruise missile site at Siguanea, Isle of Pines, Cuba, on November 9, 1962.
Photograph folder
Department of Defense Cuban Missile Crisis Briefing Materials
DODCMCBM-007-006
Aerial reconnaissance photograph showing a Soviet surface-to-air missile site at La Coloma, Cuba.
Photograph folder
Department of Defense Cuban Missile Crisis Briefing Materials
DODCMCBM-006-010
Aerial photograph showing the deck of the Soviet ship Kasimov at sea, with dismantled crates exposed on the deck to show cargo inside.
Photograph folder
Department of Defense Cuban Missile Crisis Briefing Materials
DODCMCBM-005-009
Low altitude reconnaissance photograph of San Julian Airfield in Cuba on October 27, 1962, showing Soviet IL-28 bombers being assembled.
Photograph folder
Department of Defense Cuban Missile Crisis Briefing Materials
DODCMCBM-005-005
Photograph of Soviet medium bomber Ilyushin IL-28 ("Beagle") in flight.
Photograph folder
Department of Defense Cuban Missile Crisis Briefing Materials
DODCMCBM-005-001
Low altitude reconnaissance photograph of the Soviet ship Volgoles being inspected at sea on November 9, 1962. The USS Vesole (DD 878) is seen alongside the Volgoles as crewmen of the Volgoles have pulled back the tarpaulin covering a missile.
Photograph folder
Department of Defense Cuban Missile Crisis Briefing Materials
DODCMCBM-003-008
Low altitude reconnaissance photograph showing destroyed launch pads at medium-range ballistic missiles (MRBM) site number 3 in San Cristobal, Cuba.
Photograph folder
Department of Defense Cuban Missile Crisis Briefing Materials
DODCMCBM-003-001
Low altitude reconnaissance photograph showing a nuclear warhead bunker under construction, prefabrication materials, and construction personnel at site number 1 in San Cristobal, Cuba.