Close
Not finding the information you're looking for? Please contact the Archives research staff.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-LBH-01
In this interview Hays discusses early interactions with John F. Kennedy [JFK]; obstacles to becoming an Assistant Secretary of State and his work in that position; Hays’ trip abroad to visit the Pope; moving over to the White House and his work as a Special Assistant to the President; Federal-State intergovernmental relations; visiting Africa and various Peace Corps installations; the relationship between JFK’s Administration and different African countries; JFK and humor; making speeches and acting as a spokesman for the Kennedy Administration; and Hays’ last interaction with JFK before the assassination, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-RCC-01
Cushing discusses his friendship with John F. Kennedy (JFK), the similarities between JFK and Pope John XXIII, and JFK’s religious practices, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-RMS-01
This interview focuses on Steiner’s original apprehensions about having a Catholic president in the White House, his initial impressions of John F. Kennedy (JFK), and his eventual endorsement and admiration for JFK, among other issues.
Sound recording
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-20A-1
Sound recording of a telephone conversation held on May 27, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Secretary of State Dean Rusk. They discuss contingency planning due to the illness of Pope John XXIII.Machine noise precedes the conversation.
Transcript included. This sound recording was originally recorded on Dictation Belt 20A, which contains additional sound recording(s) following this one. To hear all of the recordings on the Dictation Belt, see Digital Identifier: JFKPOF-TPH-20A, Title: Telephone recordings: Dictation Belt 20A.
Sound recording
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-20A
Dictation Belt 20A contains three sound recordings. Item 20A.1 is a telephone conversation held on May 27, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Secretary of State Dean Rusk. They discuss contingency planning due to the illness of Pope John XXIII. Machine noise precedes the conversation. Item 20A.2 is a telephone conversation held on May 28, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Senator George A. Smathers of Florida. They discuss unidentified legislation and dealing with Senator Russell Long of Louisiana on a prospective tax bill. The recording begins in mid-conversation. Item 20A.3 is a part of a telephone conversation held on May 28, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Senator Russell B. Long of Louisiana. They discuss debt limit legislation, Presidential election prospects, Louisiana politics, and Louisiana’s gubernatorial election prospects. [White House Operator?] places the call at President Kennedy’s request and then machine noise precedes the conversation. The recording of this conversation ends abruptly and continues on Dictation Belt 20B.Transcript included. Each item listed above is also available individually as an excerpt derived from this full-length digitized recording. See Related Records for more information.
Sound recording
United States Information Agency Audio Recordings Collection
USIAAU-075
Sound recording of a tribute to President John F. Kennedy and Pope John XXIII called "Prospect and Retrospect," produced after President Kennedy's death by the "Radio Service Protestant Germany." The program's presenter indicates the date is around the beginning of 1964. Portions contain music. Accession MR-1970-109.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-07-26-I
ST27
Moving image
United States Government Agencies Collection
USG-01-15
Motion picture narrated by Charlton Heston and focusing on the national and international scene during the month of June, 1963. Events covered include activities at the Vatican, with the election and coronation of Pope Paul VI as successor to the late Pope John XXIII, the launching of a Soviet rocket and background on the space race between the United States and the Soviet Union, battles in South Vietnam between Communists and South Vietnamese soldiers, the integration of the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, with the admission of African-American students Vivian Malone and James Hood while Alabama Governor George C. Wallace stood by in opposition, and President John F. Kennedy's trip to Berlin, Germany, and his remarks upon signing the Golden Book at the Rathaus Schöneberg on Rudolph Wilde Platz. In his remarks President Kennedy famously proclaims, "Ich bin ein Berliner."Directed by: Walter de Hoog and Bruce Herschensohn.
Screenplay and Music by: Bruce Herschensohn.
Narrated by: Charlton Heston.
"A News of the Day Production."
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-191-025
This folder contains telegrams and memoranda regarding diplomatic relations between the Vatican and Poland; the health of Pope John XXIII; and a Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) memorandum titled, “Change in the Church,” discussing the Pope’s position and attitude towards Christianity, social and economic issues, and political issues in relation to the Soviet Union and other communist states.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-031-037
This folder consists of correspondence collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, with and concerning Pope John XXIII. Materials are mainly official greetings and messages of thanks exchanged between Pope John XXIII and President Kennedy. Correspondence relating to the death of Pope John XXIII, including President Kennedy's statement and condolence letter and the official announcement by the cardinal bishops, priests, and deacons of the Holy Roman Church are also included. This folder contains some foreign language material.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-031-036
This folder consists of correspondence collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, with and concerning Pope John XXIII. Materials include letters from both President Kennedy and Pope John XXIII, as well as memorandums from the Department of State concerning this correspondence.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-128-005
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the State of Vatican City. Materials in this folder include a draft of a statement regarding President Kennedy's upcoming visit to Vatican City and correspondence between President Kennedy and Pope John XXIII, including a handwritten letter written by the Pope.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-29596
Copy photograph of the title page of Pope John XXIII’s encyclical “Pacem In Terris,” an open letter given as a gift to President John F. Kennedy.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-29595
Copy photograph of Pope John XXIII’s encyclical “Pacem In Terris,” an open letter given as a gift to President John F. Kennedy. The Pope’s signature and seal are visible at the bottom of the page.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-242-001
This folder includes material related to President John F. Kennedy's trip to Italy, including schedules, background papers, and briefing materials for President Kennedy's discussions with President Antonio Segni and other Italian government officials. The folder also includes material regarding a proposed meeting between First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy and Pope John XXIII.
Photograph
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-125a-006-p0017
Pope John XXIII (left) standing with Ukrainian Archbishop Josyf (Joseph) Slipyj. The photograph was initially sent by Archbishop Slipyj with a letter dated May 13, 1963, to the American Embassy in Rome thanking President John F. Kennedy for assisting in his release from detention in Russia. The inscription on the border of the photograph reads: “To the President of the United States, John F. Kennedy, In grateful remembrance, Rome-Vatican, [unknown date] 1963, Joseph Slipyj, Archbishop-Metropolitan.”
Photograph
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-005-006-p0037
A.M. Senese, M.D.(right), receiving the blessing of Pope John XXIII. The photograph was sent to Evelyn Lincoln with a letter dated March 30, 1961.
Photograph
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-005-006-p0039
A.M. Senese, M.D., receiving the blessing of Pope John XXIII. The photograph was sent to Evelyn Lincoln with a letter dated March 30, 1961.