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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-SHB-01
Beale discusses his contacts with and impressions of John F. Kennedy (JFK) before he became president and after he took office, JFK’s foreign policy, and Beale’s friendship with JFK, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-WCB-02
Battle discusses the internal politics of the Virginia delegation to the Democratic National Convention in 1956 and 1960; his appointment as ambassador to Australia; conflicts, both active and political, that arose in the South Pacific during his tenure as ambassador, including West New Guinea (West Irian), Malaysian independence, and the Vietnam War; Australian politics and politicians; and military cooperation between the U.S. and Australia.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-WCB-01
Battle discusses his friendship with John F. Kennedy when they were both PT boat commanders in World War II, the 1960 presidential campaign in West Virginia and Virginia, and his appointment as Ambassador to Australia.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-204-006
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s toast to Prime Minister Robert G. Menzies of Australia at a luncheon held in the State Dining Room of the White House. In his speech the President discusses Australia's contributions in the World Wars, and describes Prime Minister Menzies' instrumental role in relations between the two countries.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-127-003
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks during a dinner at The Breakers estate in Newport, Rhode Island held in honor of the America’s Cup crews hosted by Australian Ambassador to the United States Sir Howard Beale, KBE. In his speech President Kennedy makes a toast to the crews of the Gretel and the Weatherly, describes sporting contests as beneficial to international relations, and characterizes the historical relationship between Australia and the United States as a friendship built upon a common commitment to the sea.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-10-17-B
AR40
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-10-02-B
AR40
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-07-23-A
AR39, KN38
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-07-08-B
AR38
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-06-18-A
AR23, ST11, KN18
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-06-13-E
AR22, ST11, KN18
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-10-08-C
ST14
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-09-25-E
AR27
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-211-008
This folder contains correspondence and memoranda regarding relations between the United States, Australia, and New Zealand and the ANZUS Treaty between the three nations. The folder includes material related to ANZUS meetings and policies, particularly regarding military assistance in defense of Malaysia.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-046-003
This folder contains a press copy of President John F. Kennedy's toast to Prime Minister Robert G. Menzies of Australia at a luncheon held in the State Dining Room of the White House. In his speech the President discusses Australia's contributions in World Wars I and II, and describes Prime Minister Menzies' instrumental role in relations between Australia and the United States. The press copy also includes Prime Minister Menzies' response.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-111-021
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning Australia, and pertains to a visit to Washington, D.C. by Australian Prime Minister Robert G. Menzies.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-111-020
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning Australia. Topics include background information for various meetings between the President and Australian officials, Operation Plowshare, and the conflict between Indonesia and Malaysia.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-111-019
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning Australia. Topics include a meeting between the President and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade of Australia John McEwen regarding the GATT (General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade) meeting, members of the Young Australian League to visit the White House, and the ANZUS Treaty (Australia, New Zealand, and United States Security Treaty). Also included in this folder are articles from Australian newspapers concerning U.S. Ambassador to Australia William C. Battle.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-111-018
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning Australia. Topics include a meeting between the President and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade of Australia John McEwen, the appointment of William C. Battle as United States Ambassador to Australia, and a Quantas Empire Airways, Ltd. request to the CAB (Civil Aeronautics Board) to land in Tahiti. Also included in this folder is a letter to the President from Australian Ambassador Howard Beale offering congratulations on the orbital flight of Lieutenant Commander M. Scott Carpenter, and a copy of a speech by McEwen titled, “Australia and the Common Market.”
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-111-017
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning Australia. Materials include a telegram to Queen Elizabeth II of England expressing condolences upon the death of Governor General of Australia Viscount Dunrossil, correspondence between President Kennedy and Australian Prime Minister Robert G. Menzies, and background information for a meeting between the President and Menzies.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-341-002
This file contains copies of National Security Action Memoranda number 242 (NSAM 242) titled, “Australian Procurement of French Mirage Aircraft and Possible Future Military Purchases by Australia from the United States,” to Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara from President John F. Kennedy.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-008-023
This folder contains memoranda and cables regarding relations between Indonesia and Malaysia, the ANZUS Treaty (the Australia, New Zealand, United States Security Treaty), Australian wheat diverted to Cuba from China, and the purchase of F-111 (TFX) aircraft from the United States.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-008-022
This folder contains a memoranda of conversation between President John F. Kennedy; Harold Holt, Treasurer of Australia; Sir Howard Beale, Australian Ambassador to the United States; and Roger Hilsman, Assistant Secretary of State for Far Eastern Affairs, discussing Malaysia and Indonesia, the ANZUS Treaty (the Australia, New Zealand, United States Security Treaty), and Australia’s defense budget. Also included in this folder are talking papers for a meeting between President Kennedy and Sir Garfield Barwick, Australian Minister for External Affairs.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-008-021
This folder contains correspondence and memoranda regarding relations between the United States and Australia. Topics of discussion include defense, trade, and meetings between American officials and Australian Minister of the Treasury Harold Holt.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-008-020
This folder contains correspondence and memoranda regarding relations between the United States and Australia. The folder includes documentation of meetings between President John F. Kennedy and Australian officials, including Prime Minister Robert G. Menzies and Arthur A. Calwell of the Australian House of Representatives.