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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-137-016
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, both during and prior to his Presidency, concerning President Dwight D. Eisenhower's and Vice President Richard Nixon's policies regarding the People's Republic of China's attacks on the then Taiwanese-controlled islands of Quemoy (also known as Kinmen) and Matsu. Materials in this folder include memoranda containing background material used in preparation for Senator Kennedy's presidential debate with Vice President Nixon.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1030-021
This folder contains copies of a memorandum by Roger Tubby, News Director for the Democratic National Committee (DNC), and a fact sheet issued by the Research Division of the DNC concerning the islands of Quemoy (also known as Kinmen) and Matsu as a campaign issue and the positions of presidential candidates Senator John F. Kennedy and Vice President Richard M. Nixon.