This collection consists of 58 series of subject files based on 58 broad subject classifications developed by the Office of Records Management during the Kennedy Administration to facilitate the filing and retrieval of White House records. These records pertain to the functions and operations of the White House, Federal Government, foreign and other governments. These records also contain correspondence from private companies or individuals.
Series & File Units
Subject Files on Countries and Geographic Areas
This series contains correspondence between President George Bush and foreign heads of state and of documents related to the presentation of diplomatic credentials of new ambassadors.
The correspondence with foreign heads of state thanks President Bush for his hospitality during state visits, for assistance following natural disasters, for letters of congratulations for elections and various national holidays and celebrations, and for condolences sent for various events. The head of state correspondence also includes invitations for President Bush to visit various countries, attend inaugurations and independence celebrations, and participate in conferences and councils. Also included are reports and messages, such as a statement from Pope John Paul II on the 25th Anniversary of the World Day of Peace.
The material related to the presentation of diplomatic credentials includes letters of credence for new ambassadors and letters of recall for their predecessors, letters and remarks from new ambassadors given during the welcome visit with President Bush, President Bush’s remarks to the new ambassadors, and Department of State Country Background Notes for the various countries the ambassadors represent.
Date
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Local ID
CO
NAID
567844
Record Type(s)
Textual Records
Extent
57 linear feet, 2 linear inches
System of Arrangement
Arranged by case number.
Restrictions
Access Restriction
Undetermined
Materials may be closed under restrictions of the Presidential Records Act and the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Withdrawal sheets in processed folders will indicate specific restrictions.
