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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-DFB-01
Barnes discusses meetings between John F. Kennedy (JFK) and Latin American heads of state, JFK’s relationship with Latin American leaders including Rómulo Betancourt of Venezuela and Arturo Frondizi of Argentina, and JFK’s assassination, among other issues.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-165-004
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s toast to President of Venezuela Romulo Betancourt in the White House Private Dining Room. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the material inadequacy but philosophical soundness of the Alliance for Progress, noting that the United States has recently ignored Latin America while paying undo attention to the state of affairs in European nations.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-165-003
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks to President of Venezuela Romulo Betancourt at the North Portico of the White House. In his speech President Kennedy welcomes the Venezuelan President to the country and discusses his hopes for the proliferation of democratic ideals throughout the western hemisphere.
Moving image
United States Government Agencies Collection
USG-01-A
Motion picture covering President John F. Kennedy's trip to Venezuela and Colombia in December 1961, and it also attempts to show the early success of President Kennedy's "Alliance for Progress" in these South American nations. Included is footage of President Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy's tour of Venezuela and visit with Venezuelan President Romulo Betancourt. President Kennedy makes remarks concerning a land program and the First Lady makes remarks in Spanish. Also included is footage of President Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy's tour of Colombia and appearances with President Alberto Lleras Camargo. President Kennedy makes remarks at a state dinner.Presented by: United States Information Service (USIS).
Produced by: Movietone.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-02-19-C
AR32, ST20, KN30
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-02-19-B
AR32, ST20, KN30
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-02-19-A
AR32, ST20, KN30
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1961-12-16-F
ST07
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR7728-P
President John F. Kennedy, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, and others arrive at the Entrance Hall of the White House for a dinner in honor of President of Venezuela, Rómulo Betancourt, and First Lady of Venezuela, Carmen Valverde de Betancourt. President Betancourt and President Kennedy (right) stand in front of the Grand Staircase. Descending the stairs behind (left to right): U.S. Department of State interpreter, Donald Barnes; Mrs. Betancourt; Mrs. Kennedy; Virginia Betancourt de Pérez, daughter of President and Mrs. Betancourt; Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson; Lady Bird Johnson. Washington, D.C.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-042-042
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's toast to President Romulo Betancourt of Venezuela in the White House Private Dining Room. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the material inadequacy but philosophical soundness of the Alliance for Progress, noting that the United States has recently ignored Latin America while paying undo attention to the state of affairs in European nations. Materials in this folder include a press copy of the speech and a memorandum with talking points. The press copy also includes remarks from President Betancourt on transforming the social and economic structures of many Latin American nations.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-042-041
This folder contains a press copy of President John F. Kennedy's remarks to President Romulo Betancourt of Venezuela at the North Portico of the White House. In his speech President Kennedy welcomes the Venezuelan President to the country, and discusses his hopes for the proliferation of democratic ideals throughout the western hemisphere. The press copy also includes remarks from President Betancourt concerning international affairs and the Venezuelan economy.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Sanford L. Fox
JFKWHSFSLF-020-001
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-285-20-61
President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy attend a dinner in their honor at “Los Núñez,” home of President of Venezuela, Rómulo Betancourt, and First Lady Carmen Valverde de Betancourt in Caracas, Venezuela.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-285-12-61
President of Venezuela Rómulo Betancourt (center) stands with various unidentified members of the press in “Los Núñez,” his home in Caracas, Venezuela. President Betancourt held a dinner at his residence in honor of President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy during their visit to Venezuela.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR7728-O
President John F. Kennedy (in rocking chair at right) meets with President of Venezuela, Rómulo Betancourt, in the Oval Office of the White House, Washington, D.C. U.S. Department of State interpreter, Donald Barnes (left), sits on the sofa beside President Betancourt; two photographers (faces obscured by their cameras) stand at right in the background.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR7728-M
President John F. Kennedy stands with President of Venezuela, Rómulo Betancourt (center left, approaching open car door), following an arrival ceremony in honor of President Betancourt and First Lady of Venezuela, Carmen Valverde de Betancourt, at the White House. Also pictured: U.S. Department of State interpreter, Donald Barnes; Naval Aide to President Kennedy, Captain Tazewell T. Shepard, Jr.; Robin Chandler Duke; Virginia Betancourt de Pérez, daughter of President and Mrs. Betancourt; Air Force Aide to President Kennedy, Brigadier General Godfrey T. McHugh; Mrs. Betancourt; U.S. Chief of Protocol, Angier Biddle Duke; White House Secret Service agents, Dave Grant and Frank Yeager. North Portico, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR7728-L
Arrival ceremony in honor of President of Venezuela, Rómulo Betancourt, and First Lady of Venezuela, Carmen Valverde de Betancourt, at the White House. President John F. Kennedy escorts President Betancourt and Mrs. Betancourt (both with their backs to the camera) into the White House through the winter door enclosure at the North Portico entrance. Following behind (left to right): First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy; U.S. Department of State interpreter, Donald Barnes; U.S. Secretary of State, Dean Rusk; Virginia Rusk. North Portico, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR7728-K
Arrival ceremony in honor of President of Venezuela, Rómulo Betancourt, and First Lady of Venezuela, Carmen Valverde de Betancourt, at the White House. Standing in front of doorway (left to right): Mrs. Betancourt (holding bouquet of roses); President Betancourt; U.S. Department of State interpreter, Donald Barnes (in back, mostly hidden); President John F. Kennedy; First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy. Standing in doorway, saluting: Military Aide to President Kennedy, General Chester V. Clifton (mostly hidden); Air Force Aide to President Kennedy, Brigadier General Godfrey T. McHugh (mostly hidden); Naval Aide to President Kennedy, Captain Tazewell T. Shepard, Jr. Also pictured at right: U.S. Secretary of State, Dean Rusk; Virginia Rusk; U.S. Assistant Chief of Protocol for Visits and Public Events, Samuel L. King; U.S. Chief of Protocol, Angier Biddle Duke. North Portico, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR7728-J
Arrival ceremony in honor of President of Venezuela, Rómulo Betancourt, and First Lady of Venezuela, Carmen Valverde de Betancourt, at the White House. Standing in front of doorway (left to right): Mrs. Betancourt (holding bouquet of roses); President Betancourt; U.S. Department of State interpreter, Donald Barnes (in back, mostly hidden); President John F. Kennedy; First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy. Standing in doorway, saluting: Military Aide to President Kennedy, General Chester V. Clifton (mostly hidden); Air Force Aide to President Kennedy, Brigadier General Godfrey T. McHugh; Naval Aide to President Kennedy, Captain Tazewell T. Shepard, Jr. Also pictured at right: U.S. Secretary of State, Dean Rusk; U.S. Assistant Chief of Protocol for Visits and Public Events, Samuel L. King; U.S. Chief of Protocol, Angier Biddle Duke. North Portico, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR7728-H
President of Venezuela, Rómulo Betancourt (right, at microphones), delivers remarks during an arrival ceremony in his honor. U.S. Department of State interpreter, Donald Barnes (writing), stands immediately left of President Betancourt; First Lady of Venezuela, Carmen Valverde de Betancourt (holding bouquet of roses), stands in front of doorway at left; President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy (both at center left) look on. Standing in doorway, behind Mrs. Betancourt: Military Aide to President Kennedy, General Chester V. Clifton (partially hidden); Air Force Aide to President Kennedy, Brigadier General Godfrey T. McHugh; Naval Aide to President Kennedy, Captain Tazewell T. Shepard, Jr. (face obscured). Also pictured (standing in receiving line in the background): Robin Chandler Duke (wife of U.S. Chief of Protocol, Angier Biddle Duke); Minister of Foreign Affairs of Venezuela, Dr. Marcos Falcón Briceño; Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force, General Curtis E. LeMay; Ambassador of Venezuela, Dr. Enrique Tejera París. North Portico, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR7728-G
President John F. Kennedy (right, at microphones) delivers remarks during an arrival ceremony in honor of President of Venezuela, Rómulo Betancourt, and First Lady of Venezuela, Carmen Valverde de Betancourt. U.S. Department of State interpreter, Donald Barnes (writing), stands immediately left of President Kennedy; President Betancourt and Mrs. Betancourt (holding bouquet of roses) stand in front of doorway at left; First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy (center left, in back) looks on. Standing in doorway, behind President and Mrs. Betancourt: Military Aide to President Kennedy, General Chester V. Clifton (mostly hidden); Air Force Aide to President Kennedy, Brigadier General Godfrey T. McHugh; Naval Aide to President Kennedy, Captain Tazewell T. Shepard, Jr. Also pictured (standing in receiving line in the background): U.S. Chief of Protocol, Angier Biddle Duke; Robin Chandler Duke; Virginia Rusk (wife of U.S. Secretary of State, Dean Rusk); Minister of Foreign Affairs of Venezuela, Dr. Marcos Falcón Briceño; Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force, General Curtis E. LeMay; Ambassador of Venezuela, Dr. Enrique Tejera París. North Portico, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR7728-E
Arrival ceremony in honor of President of Venezuela, Rómulo Betancourt, and First Lady of Venezuela, Carmen Valverde de Betancourt, at the White House. Standing in front of doorway (left to right): Mrs. Betancourt (holding bouquet of roses); President Betancourt; U.S. Department of State interpreter, Donald Barnes (in back, mostly hidden); President John F. Kennedy; First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy. Standing behind, in doorway, saluting: Military Aide to President Kennedy, General Chester V. Clifton; Air Force Aide to President Kennedy, Brigadier General Godfrey T. McHugh; Naval Aide to President Kennedy, Captain Tazewell T. Shepard, Jr. Standing in receiving line at right (left to right): U.S. Secretary of State, Dean Rusk; Virginia Rusk; Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force, General Curtis E. LeMay (saluting); Virginia Betancourt de Pérez, daughter of President and Mrs. Betancourt; Ambassador of Venezuela, Dr. Enrique Tejera París. Also pictured (behind Secretary Rusk): U.S. Assistant Chief of Protocol for Visits and Public Events, Samuel L. King; U.S. Chief of Protocol, Angier Biddle Duke; Robin Chandler Duke. North Portico, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR7728-D
President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy greet President of Venezuela, Rómulo Betancourt, and First Lady of Venezuela, Carmen Valverde de Betancourt, upon their arrival at the White House for a ceremony in their honor. Left to right (in foreground): Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force, General Curtis E. LeMay; Virginia Rusk; Mrs. Kennedy; U.S. Department of State interpreter, Donald Barnes (in back, partially hidden); President Kennedy; U.S. Chief of Protocol, Angier Biddle Duke (in back); Robin Chandler Duke (behind her husband); Mrs. Betancourt (holding bouquet of roses); President Betancourt; Virginia Betancourt de Pérez, daughter of President and Mrs. Betancourt (partially hidden behind open car door); U.S. Secretary of State, Dean Rusk. Honor guard troops line the driveway in the background. Also pictured: U.S. Assistant Chief of Protocol for Visits and Public Events, Samuel L. King; White House Secret Service agents, Arthur L. "Art" Godfrey and Win Lawson. North Portico, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR7728-C
President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy attend an arrival ceremony in honor of President of Venezuela, Rómulo Betancourt, and First Lady of Venezuela, Carmen Valverde de Betancourt. President Kennedy greets President Betancourt (in front of open car door) upon his arrival at the White House; U.S. Chief of Protocol, Angier Biddle Duke (wearing hat), and U.S. Department of State interpreter, Donald Barnes (back to camera), stand on either side of the Presidents. Mrs. Kennedy (holding bouquet of roses) and U.S. Secretary of State, Dean Rusk (far left), descend the stairs; honor guard troops line the driveway in the background. Also pictured: U.S. Assistant Chief of Protocol for Visits and Public Events, Samuel L. King; White House Secret Service agent, Arthur L. "Art" Godfrey. North Portico, White House, Washington, D.C.