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The Public Papers of President Dwight D. Eisenhower
1959

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Foreword - President Dwight D. Eisenhower

Preface - Wayne C. Grover; Franklin Floete

1. Exchange of New Year Greetings Between the United States and the Soviet Union. January 1, 1959

2. Statement by the President on the Launching of a Space Probe by the U.S.S.R. January 3, 1959

3. Remarks Upon Signing the Proclamation Admitting Alaska to the Union and the Executive Order Changing the Flag of the United States.
January 3, 1959

4. Statement by the President Honoring Charles A. Halleck and Joseph W. Martin. January 6, 1959

5. Message to President de Gaulle of France Upon His Inauguration. January 9, 1959

6. Annual Message to the Congress on the State of the Union. January 9, 1959

7. Remarks and Discussion at the National Press Club. January 14, 1959

8. Remarks at Annual Dinner of the Association of State Planning and Development Agencies. January 14, 1959

9. Statement by the President Following Announcement of Recipients of the President's Award for Distinguished Federal Civilian Service.
January 16, 1959

10. Annual Budget Message to the Congress: Fiscal Year 1960. January 19, 1959

11. Statement by the President on the Annual Budget Message. January 19, 1959

12. Statement by the President on the Death of J. Ernest Wilkins. January 19, 1959

13. Exchange of Messages Between the President and President Frondizi of Argentina. January 19, 1959

14. Remarks of Welcome to President Frondizi of Argentina at the Washington National Airport. January 20, 1959

15. Annual Message Presenting the Economic Report to the Congress. January 20, 1959

16. Toasts of the President and the President of Argentina. January 20, 1959

17. The President's News Conference of January 21, 1959

18. Presidential Statement Upon Signing Executive Order Establishing the Committee on Government Activities Affecting Prices and Costs.
January 23, 1959

19. Message to the Baghdad Pact Ministerial Council in Karachi. January 26, 1959

20. Memorandum on the 1959 Red Cross Campaign. January 26, 1959

21. The President's News Conference of January 28, 1959

22. Special Message to the Congress on Labor-Management Relations. January 28, 1959

23. Special Message to the Congress on Agriculture. January 29, 1959

24. Remarks to the Third National Conference on Exchange of Persons. January 30, 1959

25. Message to the Congress Transmitting the First Annual Report Under the National Aeronautics and Space Act. February 2, 1959

26. The President's News Conference of February 4, 1959

27. Special Message to the Congress on Civil Rights. February 5, 1959

28. Exchange of Messages Between the President and President Frondizi of Argentina. February 5, 1959

29. The President's News Conference of February 10, 1959

30. Remarks at the 17th Annual Meeting of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. February 11, 1959

31. Remarks at the National Lincoln Sesquicentennial Dinner. February 11, 1959

32. Special Message to the Congress on Increasing the Resources of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the
International Monetary Fund. February 12, 1959

33. Remarks on the 25th Anniversary of the Export-Import Bank of Washington. February 12, 1959

34. Letter to Representative Halleck Concerning Citizens' Views of Excessive Government Spending. February 13, 1959

35. Statement by the President Following His Visit to Secretary Dulles in Walter Reed Hospital. February 14, 1959

36. The President's News Conference of February 18, 1959

37. Remarks on Arrival at the Airport, Acapulco, Mexico. February 19, 1959

38. Joint Statement Following Discussions With President Lopez Mateos of Mexico. February 20, 1959

39. Message to Prime Minister Macmillan of the United Kingdom on the Cyprus Agreement. February 20, 1959

40. Message to Prime Minister Karamanlis of Greece on the Cyprus Agreement. February 20, 1959

41. Message to Prime Minister Menderes of Turkey on the Cyprus Agreement. February 20, 1959

42. The President's News Conference of February 25, 1959

43. Remarks at the U.S. Savings Bond Conference. February 25, 1959

44. Remarks at the Dedication of a Statue of Simon Bolivar Presented by Venezuela. February 27, 1959

45. Statement by the President Recorded for the Opening of the Red Cross Campaign. March 1, 1959

46. Letter to T. Keith Glennan, Administrator, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Following the Launching of Space Probe
Pioneer IV. March 3, 1959

47. Letter to the President of the Senate and to the Speaker of the House of Representatives Proposing Establishment of a Special Commission
on Telecommunications. March 3, 1959

48. The President's News Conference of March 4, 1959

49. Letter to Secretary Flemming Reconstituting the Federal Council on Aging at Cabinet Level. March 7, 1959

50. Remarks of Welcome to President Lemus of El Salvador at the Washington National Airport. March 10, 1959

51. Statement by the President Upon Signing Proclamation Governing Petroleum Imports. March 10, 1959

52. Toasts of the President and the President of El Salvador. March 10, 1959

53. The President's News Conference of March 11, 1959

54. Joint Statement Following Discussions With the President of El Salvador. March 13, 1959

55. Special Message to the Congress on the Mutual Security Program. March 13, 1959

56. Presidential Statement Upon Signing Order Establishing Federal Council for Science and Technology. March 13, 1959

57. Radio and Television Report to the American People: Security in the Free World. March 16, 1959

58. Remarks of Welcome to President O'Kelly of Ireland at the Washington National Airport. March 17, 1959

59. Toasts of the President and the President of Ireland. March 17, 1959

60. Statement by the President Upon Signing the Hawaii Statehood Bill. March 18, 1959

61. Letter to Governor Quinn Certifying to the Enactment of the Hawaii Statehood Bill. March 18, 1959

62. Letter to the Director, Bureau of the Budget, Concerning the Admission of Hawaii. March 18, 1959

63. Letter to Mr. Steve Stahl, Chairman, National Taxpayers Conference, on Preserving Our National Economic Strength. March 18, 1959

64. Toasts of the President and President O'Kelly of Ireland at a Luncheon for President Eisenhower. March 19, 1959

65. Statement by the President on the House Appropriations Committee's Rejection of the Development Loan Fund. March 20, 1959

66. Toasts of the President and King Hussein I of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. March 24, 1959

67. The President's News Conference of March 25, 1959

68. Statement by the President Concerning Disclosure of Information on Fallout. March 25, 1959

69. Letter to Meade Alcorn, Chairman of the Republican National Committee, Concerning His Resignation. April 1, 1959

70. Remarks at the Opening Session of the Ministerial Meeting of the North Atlantic Council. April 2, 1959

71. Address at the Gettysburg College Convocation: The Importance of Understanding. April 4, 1959

72. Statement by the President on the Observance of World Health Day. April 7, 1959

73. Message to President Garcia of the Philippines on Bataan Day. April 8, 1959

74. Letter to the Director, Bureau of the Budget, on Interagency Cooperation in Aviation Matters. April 10, 1959

75. Remarks at the Seventh Annual Republican Women's Conference. April 13, 1959

76. Remarks to the 15th Annual Washington Conference of the Advertising Council. April 13, 1959

77. Remarks at the Dedication of the Robert A. Taft Memorial Bell Tower. April 14, 1959

78. The President's News Conference at Augusta, Georgia. April 15, 1959

79. Letter Accepting the Resignation of Secretary Dulles. April 16, 1959

80. Remarks Following Announcement of the Vice President's Visit to Moscow To Open the American National Exhibition. April 17, 1959

81. Letter to Nikita Khrushchev, Chairman, Council of Ministers, U.S.S.R., on the Discontinuance of Nuclear Weapons Tests. April 20, 1959

82. Remarks at the Swearing in of John Foster Dulles as Special Consultant to the President With Cabinet Rank. April 23, 1959

83. Remarks at the Meeting of the Board of Directors of the National Association of Manufacturers. April 23, 1959

84. Remarks at the 4oth Anniversary Meeting of the International Chamber of Commerce. April 23, 1959

85. Message to the Congress Transmitting the Final Report of the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics. April 27, 1959

86. Veto of Bill Concerning the Loan Approval Authority of the Administrator, Rural Electrification Administration. April 27, 1959

87. Remarks at the Annual Meeting of the United States Chamber of Commerce. April 27, 1959

88. Telegram to the Governor of Mississippi Concerning Assistance by the Federal Bureau of Investigation in Pearl River County.
April 28, 1959

89. The President's News Conference of April 29, 1959

90. Letter to the President of the Senate and to the Speaker of the House of Representatives on the Recommendations of the Committee To
Study the U.S. Military Assistance Program. April 29, 1959

91. Letter to Dean Sayre Concerning United States Participation in the World Refugee Year. April 30, 1959

92. Remarks Upon Receiving the 1958 World Peace Award at the AMVETS Luncheon. May 1, 1959

93. Remarks of Welcome to Sir Winston Churchill at the Washington National Airport. May 4, 1959

94. The President's News Conference of May 5, 1959

95. Message to President Echegoyen on the Flood Disaster in Uruguay. May 5, 1959

96. Remarks at the Dinner in Honor of Sir Winston Churchill. May 6, 1959

97. Statement by the President on the Death of Donald A. Quarles, Deputy Secretary of Defense. May 8, 1959

98. Special Message to the Congress on the Establishment of the Inter-American Development Bank. May 11, 1959

99. Remarks of Welcome to His Majesty Baudouin I, King of the Belgians, at the Washington National Airport. May 11, 1959

100. Toasts of the President and King Baudouin. May 11, 1959

101. Special Message to the Congress Transmitting Reorganization Plan 1 of 1959. May 12, 1959

102. The President's News Conference of May 13, 1959

103. Remarks at the Semiannual Conference of State Civil Defense Directors. May 13, 1959

104. Special Message to the Congress Urging Timely Action Regarding the Highway Trust Fund, Housing, and Wheat. May 13, 1959

105. Toasts of the President and the King of the Belgians at the Belgian Embassy. May 13, 1959

106. Remarks at the Ground-Breaking Ceremonies for the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, New York City. May 14, 1959

107. Address "Science: Handmaiden of Freedom," New York City. May 14, 1959

108. Statement by the President Upon Approving a Joint Resolution on Wheat Acreage Allotments and Marketing Quotas. May 15, 1959

109. Remarks to the Cadets at the United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado. May 16, 1959

110. Letter to Nikita Khrushchev, Chairman, Council of Ministers, U.S.S.R., on the Discontinuance of Nuclear Weapons Tests. May 16, 1959

111. Letter to Secretary Gates Designating Him To Act as Secretary of Defense. May 18, 1959

112. Letter to the Governors of New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts on the Establishment of a Special Inter-Agency Committee
on Textile Problems. May 19, 1959

113. Letter to Secretary Strauss on the Establishment of an Inter-Agency Textile Committee. May 19, 1959

114. Letter to John Foster Dulles Awarding Him the Medal of Freedom, and Accompanying Citation. May 20, 1959

115. Statement by the President for the White House Conference on Refugees. May 21, 1959

116. Remarks at the Dedication Ceremonies at the Francis Scott Key Memorial Auditorium, St. John's College, Annapolis, Maryland.
May 22, 1959

117. Statement by the President on the Death of John Foster Dulles. May 24, 1959

118. Statement by the President on the Report of the President's Science Advisory Committee, "Education for the Age of Science."
May 24, 1959

119. Memorandum Concerning Proposed Agreement With Germany for Cooperation on Uses of Atomic Energy for Mutual Defense.
May 26, 1959

120. Special Message to the Congress Transmitting Proposed Agreements With Germany, the Netherlands, and Turkey for Cooperation on
Uses of Atomic Energy for Mutual Defense. May 26, 1959

121. Statement by the President Following a Meeting With Paul F. Foster, U.S. Representative to the International Atomic Energy Agency.
May 28, 1959

122. Statement by the President Concerning the Wheat Surplus. June 1, 1959

123. The President's News Conference of June 3, 1959

124. Remarks to a Group of Business Magazine Editors in the Conference Room. June 4, 1959

125. Message Transmitted Via the Moon to the Prime Minister and People of Canada Upon the Opening of the Prince Albert Radar Laboratory.
June 6, 1959

126. Special Message to the Congress on the Management of the Public Debt. June 8, 1959

127. Remarks and Address at Testimonial Dinner Honoring Republicans in Congress. June 8, 1959

128. Remarks at the National Conference on Civil Rights. June 9, 1959

129. Address at the Annual Meeting of the American Medical Association, Atlantic City, New Jersey. June 9, 1959

130. Remarks at the Graduation Exercises of the Foreign Service Institute. June 12, 1959

131. Remarks at the Opening of the National 4-H Club Center. June 16, 1959

132. The President's News Conference of June 17, 1959

133. Remarks at the "Industry Salute to the Federal Housing Administration" Dinner. June 18, 1959

134. Statement by the President on the Rejection of the Nomination of Lewis L. Strauss as Secretary of Commerce. June 19, 1959

135. Message to Members of All Scientific Expeditions in the Antarctic. June 19, 1959

136. Letter to the President of the Senate and to the Speaker of the House of Representatives Transmitting Report "The Organization and
Administration of the Military Assistance Program." June 24, 1959

137. Letter to William H. Draper, Jr., Regarding the Second Interim Report of the President's Committee To Study the U.S. 'Military Assistance
Program. June 24, 1959

138. Statement by the President on the Financing of the Interstate Highway System. June 25, 1959

139. Veto of Bill Relating to the Wheat Program. June 25, 1959

140. Veto of Tobacco Price Support Bill. June 25, 1959

141. Remarks at the Formal Opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway. June 26, 1959

142. Letter to David J. McDonald, President of the United Steelworkers of America. June 27, 1959

143. Statement by the President Upon Signing Bill Amending the Federal Airport Act. June 29, 1959

144. Statement by the President Upon Making Public the Interim Report of the Cabinet Committee on Price Stability for Economic Growth.
June 29, 1959

145. Citation Accompanying the Distinguished Service Medal Presented to General Maxwell D. Taylor. June 30, 1959

146. Statement by the President Upon Signing Bill Relating to Veterans' Home, Farm, and Business Loans. June 30, 1959

147. Letter Accepting Resignation of Secretary of Commerce Strauss. June 30, 1959

148. The President's News Conference of July 1, 1959

149. Letter to the Secretary, Western Association of State Highway Officials, on the Interstate Highway Program. July 2, 1959

150. Letter to Governor Egan Concerning the Presentation to Alaska of the First 49-Star Flag. July 2, 1959

151. Remarks at the Cornerstone-Laying Ceremony for the Extension of the United States Capitol. July 4, 1959

152. Message Recorded for Broadcast to Americans Overseas. July 4, 1959

153. Veto of Bill Relating to Housing and Urban Renewal. July 7, 1959

154. The President's News Conference of July 8, 1959

155. Veto of Bill for Relief of Harry H. Nakamura. July 8, 1959

156. Memorandum to Federal Agencies on the United Givers Fund Campaign in the National Capital Area. July 9, 1959

157. Letter to the President of the Senate and to the Speaker of the House of Representatives Transmitting Report on Mass Transportation in
the Washington Region. July 11, 1959

158. Exchange of Messages Between the President and President Diem of Viet-Nam on the Occasion of His Fifth Anniversary as National
Leader. July 11, 1959

159. Memorandum to Federal Agencies on the United Fund and Community Chest Campaigns. July 14, 1959

160. Statement by the President on the Strike in the Steel Industry. July 14, 1959

161. The President's News Conference of July 15, 1959

162. Exchange of Messages Between the President and Frol R. Kozlov, First Deputy Chairman, Council of Ministers, U.S.S.R. July 15, 1959

163. Letter to President Meany Acknowledging AFL-CIO Support of the Government's Position on West Berlin. July 16, 1959

164. Remarks to the American Field Service Students at the Interdepartmental Auditorium. July 16, 1959

165. Statement by the President on the Death of Eugene Meyer. July 17, 1959

166. Statement by the President on the Death of Admiral William D. Leahy. July 20, 1959

167. The President's News Conference of July 22, 1959

168. Statement by the President on the Death of Douglas McKay. July 22, 1959

169. Remarks to Members of Future Farmers of America. July 22, 1959

170. Letter to the President of the Senate and to the Speaker of the House of Representatives Transmitting Report "Economic Assistance:
Programs and Administration." July 23, 1959

171. Statement by the President Upon Approval of Bill Amending the Mutual Security Act of 1954. July 24, 1959

172. The President's News Conference of July 29, 1959

173. The President's News Conference of August 3, 1959

- - - Statement by the President on the Forthcoming Exchange of Visits With Nikita Khrushchev. August 3, 1959

174. Message to the Governors' Conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico. August 3, 1959

175. Statement by the President Upon Signing a Bill Amending the Tennessee Valley Authority Act. August 6, 1959

176. Radio and Television Address to the American People on the Need for an Effective Labor Bill. August 6, 1959

177. Remarks to Members of the National Rural Letter Carriers Association. August 11, 1959

178. Statement by the President Upon Signing Bill Concerning the Promotion of Naval Officers. August 11, 1959

179. The President's News Conference at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. August 12, 1959

180. Statement by the President Following the Adoption by the House of Representatives of the Landrum-Griffin Labor Reform Bill.
August 13, 1959

181. Statement by the President Upon Signing the Labor and the Health, Education, and Welfare Appropriations Bill. August 14, 1959

182. Veto of Bill Relating to Oil and Gas Leases or Options in Alaska. August 17, 1959

183. Letter to the President of the Senate and to the Speaker of the House of Representatives Transmitting the Final Report of the President's
Committee To Study the U.S. Military Assistance Program. August 20, 1959

184. Remarks Upon Signing the Proclamation Admitting Hawaii to the Union and the Executive Order Changing the Flag of the United States.
August 21, 1959

185. Message Recorded for the American Bar Association Conference on the Law and the Layman at Miami Beach, Florida. August 24, 1959

186. The President's News Conference of August 25, 1959

- - - Statement by the President on His Forthcoming Visit to Europe. August 25, 1959

187. Special Message to the Congress Urging Timely Action on FHA Mortgage Loan Insurance and on the Interstate Highway Program.
August 25, 1959

188. Special Message to the Congress Urging Action on Debt Management Legislation. August 25, 1959

189. Annual Message to the Congress Transmitting Report on U.S. Participation in the International Atomic Energy Agency. August 25, 1959

190. Remarks Upon Arrival at the Airport in Bonn, Germany. August 26, 1959

191. The President's News Conference at Bonn. August 27, 1959

192. Joint Statement Following Discussions With Chancellor Adenauer of Germany. August 27, 1959

193. Remarks Upon Arrival at the Airport in London. August 27, 1959

194. Veto of the Public Works Appropriation Bill. August 28, 1959

195. Message to Mayor Brandt of West Berlin. August 28, 1959

196. Radio and Television Broadcast With Prime Minister Macmillan in London. August 31, 1959

197. Statement by the President Upon Signing the Supplemental Appropriations Act. September 1, 1959

198. Remarks on Leaving London. September 2, 1959

199. Remarks Upon Arrival at the Airport in Paris. September 2 1959

200. Exchange of Letters Between the President and the Chief of State, General Franco, of Spain. September 2, 1959

201. Remarks at the Hotel de Ville, Paris. September 2, 1959

202. Joint Statement Following Discussions With President deGaulle of France. September 3, 1959

203. Joint Statement Following Discussions in Paris With Prime Minister Segni of Italy. September 3, 1959

204. Message to the Fifth Annual Assembly of the Atlantic Treaty Association in Tours. September 3, 1959

205. Remarks to the Permanent NATO Council at the Palais de Chaillot in Paris. September 3, 1959

206. Remarks at SHAPE Headquarters, Paris. September 3, 1959

207. Remarks on Leaving Paris. September 4, 1959

208. Veto of the Second Housing and Urban Renewal Bill. September 4, 1959

209. Statement by the President: Labor Day. September 7, 1959

210. Remarks at the Washington National Airport Upon Returning From Europe. September 7, 1959

211. Letter to the President of the United Steelworkers and to Representatives of the Steel Industry. September 8, 1959

212. Remarks to a Delegation From the National Council of Churches. September 9, 1959

213. Veto of the Second Public Works Appropriations Bill. September 9, 1959

214. Radio and Television Report to the American People on the European Trip. September 10, 1959

215. Veto of Bill for the Relief of Eber Brothers Wine and Liquor Corporation. September 14, 1959

216. Statement by the President Upon Signing the Equal Time Amendment to the Communications Act. September 14, 1959

217. Remarks of Welcome to Chairman Khrushchev of the U.S.S.R. at Andrews Air Force Base. September 15, 1959

218. Joint Statement Following the First Discussions With Chairman Khrushchev. September 15, 1959

219. Toasts of the President and Chairman Khrushchev. September 15, 1959

220. Message to Dr. Adenauer on His 10th Anniversary as Chancellor of Germany. September 15, 1959

221. Memorandum of Disapproval of Bill Creating a Coal Research and Development Commission. September 16, 1959

222. Remarks to a Group of Foreign Educators Participating in the International Teacher Development Program. September 16, 1959

223. The President's News Conference of September 17, 1959

- - - Statement by the President Concerning President de Gaulle's Program for Algeria. September 17, 1959

224. Exchange of Messages Between the President and President Tubman of Liberia. September 18, 1959

225. Statement by the President Following the Adjournment of the First Session of the 86th Congress. September 20, 1959

226. Statement by the President Upon Signing Bill Extending the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954.
September 21, 1959

227. Statement by the President Upon Signing the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1959. September 21, 1959

228. Memorandum of Disapproval of Bill Amending the Federal Boating Act of 1958. September 21, 1959

229. Memorandum of Disapproval of Bill for the Relief of Peony Park, Inc., and Others. September 21, 1959

230. Letter to Secretary Anderson Approving the Increase in Interest Rates for Savings Bonds. September 22, 1959

231. Statement by the President on the Increase in Interest Rates for Savings Bonds. September 22, 1959

232. Statement by the President Upon Approval of Bill for the Relief of the City of Madeira Beach, Florida. September 22, 1959

233. Memorandum of Disapproval of Bill for the Relief of the Estate of Nathaniel H. Woods. September 22, 1959

234. Memorandum of Disapproval of Bill for the Relief of Mrs. Lourene O. Estes. September 22, 1959

235. Memorandum of Disapproval of Bill for the Relief of Mrs. Mary D'Agostino. September 23, 1959

236. Memorandum of Disapproval of Bill for the Relief of Mrs. Elba Haverstick Cash. September 23, 1959

237. Memorandum of Disapproval of Bill for the Relief of Harold William Abbott and Others. September 23, 1959

238. Statement by the President Recorded for the Opening of the United Community Campaigns. September 23, 1959

239. Memorandum of Disapproval of Bill Increasing Retirement Benefits of Certain Policemen and Firemen. September 24, 1959

240. Memorandum of Disapproval of Bill for the Relief of Howard F. Knipp. September 25, 1959

241. Message to the Governor General of Ceylon on the Death of Prime Minister Bandaranaike. September 26, 1959

242. Joint Statement Following Discussions With Chairman Khrushchev at Camp David. September 27, 1959

243. The President's News Conference of September 28, 1959

- - - Statement by the President on the Steel Strike. September 28, 1959

244. Remarks at Annual Meeting of the International Bank and the International Monetary Fund. September 28, 1959

245. Statement by the President: Know Your America Week. September 29, 1959

246. Statement by the President After His Talks With Steel Industry and Labor Officials. September 30, 1959

247. The President's Toast at the Luncheon at the White House Honoring Prime Minister Segni of Italy. September 30, 1959

248. Joint Statement Following Discussions With Prime Minister Segni. September 30, 1959

249. Statement by the President: The Jewish High Holy Days. October 2, 1959

250. Letter to the Attorney General Directing Him to Petition for an Injunction in the Maritime Strike. October 7, 1959

251. White House Statement Following the President's Discussion With Prime Minister Eqbal of Iran. October 9, 1959

252. Letter to Senator Gore Concerning the Interstate Highway Program. October 9, 1959

253. Statement by the President Upon Signing Executive Order Creating a Board of Inquiry To Report on the Steel Strike. October 9, 1959

254. Remarks of Welcome to President Lopez Mateos of Mexico at the Washington National Airport. October 9, 1959

255. Toasts of the President and the President of Mexico at the White House. October 9, 1959

256. Toasts of the President and President Lopez Mateos at the 'Mexican Embassy. October 11, 1959

257. Joint Statement by the President and the President of Mexico. October 12, 1959

258. Address at the Ground-breaking Ceremonies for the Eisenhower Library, Abilene, Kansas. October 13, 1959

259. Remarks at the Luncheon After the Ground-breaking Ceremonies at Abilene. October 13, 1959

260. Statement by the President: National Newspaper Week. October 14, 1959

261. Statement by the President Regarding Appointment of Robert Cutler as U.S. Executive Director of the Inter-American Development Bank.
October 14, 1959

262. Statement by the President on the Death of General Marshall. October 16, 1959

263. Message to the Newspaperboys and Girls of America. October 17, 1959

264. Statement by the President Following Receipt of the Report of the Board of Inquiry in the Steel Strike. October 19, 1959

265. Letter to the Attorney General Directing Him To Petition for an Injunction in the Steel Strike. October ig, 1959

266. Statement by the President on the Proposed Transfer of the Army Ballistic Missiles Agency to the National Aeronautics and Space
Administration. October 21, 1959

267. The President's News Conference at Augusta, Georgia. October 22, 1959

268. Statement by the President on the Effect of the Steel Strike on National Welfare and Safety. October 22, 1959

269. Toasts of the President and President Toure of the Republic of Guinea. October 26, 1959

270. Remarks at the 55th Annual Meeting of the National Association of Postmasters. October 27, 1959

271. The President's News Conference of October 28, 1959

272. Joint Statement Following Discussions With the President of Guinea. October 28, 1959

273. Statement by the President on Receipt of the Fourth Annual Report on the Rural Development Program. October 29, 1959

274. Remarks at the Economic Conference Breakfast. November 2, 1959

275. Exchange of Messages With President Lopez Mateos Concerning the Cyclone Disaster in Mexico. November 2, 1959

276. Remarks at the Cornerstone-Laying Ceremony for the Central Intelligence Agency Building, Langley, Virginia. November 3, 1959

277. The President's News Conference of November 4, 1959

278. Letter to the Chairman, Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee, Concerning His Request for a Report Evaluating the Mutual Security
Program in Viet-Nam. November 12, 1959

279. Message to Prime Minister Nehru of India on the Occasion of His 70th Birthday. November 14, 1959

280. Letter to Secretary Flemming on Receiving Report of the Federal Council on Aging. November 16, 1959

281. Message to President Prasad Accepting His Invitation To Visit India. November 16, 1959

282. Exchange of Messages Between the President and President Bayar of Turkey Concerning the President's Forthcoming Visit to Ankara.
November 17, 1959

283. Exchange of Messages Between the President and Prime Minister Menderes of Turkey Concerning the President's Forthcoming Visit to
Ankara. November 17, 1959

284. Statement by the President Concerning the Antarctic Treaty. December 1, 1959

285. Letter Accepting Resignation of Neil H. McElroy as Secretary of Defense. December 1, 1959

286. Citation Accompanying the Medal of Freedom Presented to Neil H. McElroy. December 1, 1959

287. Exchange of Messages Between the President and President Kubitschek of Brazil on the Establishment of the National Advisory
Committee for Inter-American Affairs. December 1, 1959

288. The President's News Conference December 2, 1959

289. Statement by the President Concerning Treaty Negotiations Between the United States and Japan. December 2, 1959

290. Radio and Television Address to the American People Before Leaving on Good Will Trip to Europe, Asia, and Africa. December 3, 1959

291. Remarks Upon Arrival at Ciampino Airport, Rome. December 4, 1959

292. Remarks to the Staff of the U.S. Embassy in Rome. December 5, 1959

293. Joint Statement Following Discussions With President Gronchi. December 5, 1959

294. Remarks at Ciampino Airport, Rome, Upon Leaving for Turkey. December 6, 1959

295. Remarks Upon Arrival at Esenboga Airport, Ankara. December 6, 1959

296. Remarks by the President at a Dinner Given in His Honor by President Bayar. December 6, 1959

297. Joint Statement Following Discussions With President Bayar. December 7, 1959

298. Remarks at Esenboga Airport, Ankara, Upon Leaving for Pakistan. December 7, 1959

299. Remarks Upon Arrival at Mauripur Airport, Karachi. December 7, 1959

300. Letter to Dr. Erwin D. Canham, President of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, on the Federal Budget. December 8, 1959

301. Remarks to the Staff of the U.S. Embassy and the American Community in Karachi. December 8, 1959

302. Remarks at the Citizens' Welcome for President Eisenhower, the Polo Field, Karachi. December 8, 1959

303. Joint Statement Following Discussions With President Ayub Khan. December 8, 1959

304. Toast to President Ayub Khan at a Dinner Given in His Honor by the President. December 8, 1959

305. Remarks at Mauripur Airport, Karachi, Upon Leaving for Afghanistan. December 9, 1959

306. Remarks Upon Arrival at Bagram Airport, Kabul. December 9, 1959

307. Toast of the President at a Luncheon Given in His Honor by King Mohammad Zahir. December 9, 1959

308. Joint Statement Following Discussions With King Mohammad Zahir. December 9, 1959

309. Remarks to the American Community in Kabul. December 9, 1959

310. Remarks Upon Arrival at Palam Airport, New Delhi. December 9, 1959

311. Address Delivered Before a Joint Session of the Parliament of India. December 10, 1959

312. Toast of the President at a Dinner Given in His Honor by President Prasad. December 10, 1959

313. Remarks to the Staff of the U.S. Embassy and the American Community in New Delhi. December 11, 1959

314. Remarks Upon Receiving an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Laws at Delhi University. December 11, 1959

315. Remarks at the Opening of the World Agriculture Fair in New Delhi. December 11, 1959

316. Remarks at the Civic Reception, Ram Lila Grounds, New Delhi. December 13, 1959

317. Joint Statement Following Discussions With Prime Minister Nehru. December 14, 1959

318. Remarks Recorded for Broadcast to the Indian People Upon Leaving for Iran. December 13, 1959

319. Remarks Upon Arrival at Mehrabad Airport, Tehran. December 14, 1959

320. Address to the Members of the Parliament of Iran. December 14, 1959

321. Toast by the President at a Luncheon Given in His Honor by Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. December 14, 1959

322. Joint Statement Following Discussions With the Shah of Iran. December 14, 1959

323. Remarks at the Mehrabad Airport, Tehran, Upon Leaving for Greece. December 14, 1959

324. Remarks Upon Arrival at Hellinikon Airport, Athens. December 14, 1959

325. Address to the Members of the Parliament of Greece. December 15, 1959

326. Toast by the President at a Luncheon Given in His Honor by King Paul. December 15, 1959

327. Joint Statement Following Discussions With Prime Minister Karamanlis. December 15, 1959

328. Remarks Upon Arrival at La Marsa, Tunisia. December 17, 1959

329. Joint Statement Following Discussions With President Bourguiba. December 17, 1959

330. Remarks at the Airport in Tunis Before Leaving for France. December 17, 1959

331. Remarks to the Ship's Company on Board the U.S.S. Des Moines. December 18, 1959

332. Remarks at the Dock Upon Arrival in Toulon. December 18, 1959

333. Statement by the President on the Death of the Last Surviving Veteran of the War Between the States. December 20, 1959

334. Remarks to the Staff of the U.S. Embassy in Paris. December 21, 1959

335. Joint Statement Concerning the Economic Agreements Reached at the Western Summit Conference. December 21, 1959

336. Joint Statement Following the Western Summit Conference. December 21, 1959

337. Letter to Chairman Khrushchev Proposing a Four-Power Summit Conference in Paris. December 21, 1959

338. Remarks Upon Arrival at Torrejon Air Force Base, Madrid. December 21, 1959

339. Toast by the President at the Dinner Given in His Honor by General Franco. December 21, 1959

340. Joint Statement Following Discussions with Chief of State Franco. December 22, 1959

341. Remarks at Torrejon Air Force Base, Madrid, Upon Leaving for Morocco. December 22, 1959

342. Letter to the Comptroller General of the United States Concerning His Request for Reports Evaluating the Mutual Security Program in Iran
and Thailand. December 22, 1959

343. Remarks Upon Arrival at Nouasseur Air Force Base, Casablanca. December 22, 1959

344. Remarks at the Luncheon Given in Honor of the President by King Mohamed V. December 22, 1959

345. Joint Statement Following Discussions With the King of Morocco. December 22, 1959

346. Remarks at Andrews Air Force Base Upon Returning From the Good Will Tour. December 22, 1959

347. Radio and Television Remarks on the Good Will Tour Delivered at the Pageant of Peace Ceremonies. December 23, 1959

348. Statement by the President on the Expiration of the Voluntary Moratorium on Nuclear Weapons Testing. December 29, 1959

349. Message to Nikita Khrushchev, Chairman of the Council of Ministers, U.S.S.R., Concerning the Date of the Four Power Summit
Conference. December 29, 1959

350. Letter to Admiral Jerauld Wright on His Release From the Position of Supreme Allied Commander, Atlantic. December 31, 1959

351. Letter to Admiral Robert L. Dennison on His Designation as Supreme Allied Commander, Atlantic. December 31, 1959