121. Memorandum From the Assistant Director, Soviet Bloc, United States Information Agency (Brady) to the Director (Murrow)

Source: National Archives, RG 306, DIRCTR Sub Files, 1963–69, Bx 6–29 63–69: Acc: #72A5121, Entry UD WW 257, Box 8, FIELD—Far East (IAF) 1963. Limited Official Use. In the upper right-hand corner of the memorandum, Murrow wrote, “no action,” as well as his initials, “ERM.” Above Murrow’s initials, Harris wrote his initials, “RH,” and the date, “5/1.”

122. Memorandum From the Agency Planning Officer, Office of Policy and Plans, United States Information Agency (McKnight) to the Director (Murrow)

Source: National Archives, RG 306, DIRCTR Sub Files, 1963–69, Bx 6–29 63–69: Acc: #72A5121, Entry UD WW 257, Box 11, Policy and Plans (IOP)—General 1963. No classification marking. There is no indication who drafted or cleared this memorandum. In the upper right corner, Murrow wrote his initials, “ERM.” Above and to the right of Murrow’s initials, Harris wrote his initials, “RH,” and the date, “5/2.” At the top of the page is a typewritten note that reads: “E.R.M tel. conv. with Mr. McKnight 5/3/63.” Copies of the memorandum were sent to Sorensen, Schmidt, and Stephens.

123. Memorandum From the Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs (Battle) to the Special Assistant to the President (Schlesinger)

Source: Kennedy Library, President’s Office Files, Staff Memoranda Series, Box 66, Schlesinger, Arthur M., 5/63–6/63. Limited Official Use. The memorandum is attached to a May 9 cover memorandum from Schlesinger to the President stating: “A few days ago you asked about the Joey Adams tour. The attached memorandum from Luke Battle tells the story.” Adams was a comedian, actor, and author.

124. Transcript of Interview With the Director of the Voice of America (Loomis) Prepared in the United States Information Agency

Source: National Archives, RG 306, Office of the Director, Office of Public Information, Speech Files, 1958–1971, Entry A1–20, Radio—TV Interviews, etc., 1963. No classification marking. Transcribed from the MBS tape by H.C. Fitzpatrick of I/R. Written in an unknown hand in the top right-hand corner of the transcript is a note regarding distribution of the transcript and tape. Copies were sent to Hamilton (with tape) and to IGC.

125. Memorandum From the Acting Director of the United States Information Agency (Wilson) to the Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs (Battle)

Source: National Archives, RG 306, DIRCTR Sub Files, 1963–69, Bx 6–29 63–69: Acc: #72A5121, Entry UD WW 257, Box 11, Policy and Plans (IOP) General 1963. Confidential. Drafted by Anderson on May 14 and retyped on May 15 at Wilson’s request.

126. Memorandum From the Acting Director of the United States Information Agency (Wilson) to the Assistant Secretary of State for Far Eastern Affairs (Hilsman)

Source: National Archives, RG 306, DIRCTR Sub Files, 1963–69, Bx 6–29 63–69: Acc: #72A5121, Entry UD WW 257, Box 8, FIELD—Far East (IAF), 1963. Limited Official Use. Drafted in IAF. Edited by Wilson on May 16.

127. Telegram From the Embassy in Japan to the Secretary of State

Source: Kennedy Library, Personal Papers of Robert F. Kennedy, Attorney General’s General Correspondence (#138.2), Box 78, United States Information Agency (USIA), 1/1963–6/1963. Unclassified. Wilson sent a copy of the telegram to Robert Kennedy under a June 3 memorandum in which he wrote: “you will be interested in this appraisal by Ambassador Reischauer of John Glenn’s trip to Japan.” Kennedy wrote a notation on the memorandum that reads: “Have me call [illegible]. RFK.” A notation in an unknown hand above Kennedy’s writing reads: “done.” According to a stamped notation on the memorandum, it was received in Kennedy’s office on June 5.

128. Letter From the Director of the United States Information Agency (Murrow) to the Assistant Secretary of State for Far Eastern Affairs (Hilsman)

Source: National Archives, RG 306, DIRCTR Sub Files, 1963–69, Bx 6–29 63–69: Acc: #72A5121, Entry UD WW 257, Box 8, FIELD—Far East (IAF) 1963. Secret. Drafted by Tull on May 28. Cleared by Payeff, Bunce, and Anderson. Murrow’s letter is in response to a May 6 letter from Hilsman, in which Hilsman sought Murrow’s views on his suggestion of “a steady, low-key, and continuing propaganda campaign, particularly through Vietnamese media, to the effect that North Viet-Nam is falling increasingly under Communist Chinese influence.” According to Hilsman: “I suggest such a campaign could be carried on by highlighting every visit or program between North Viet-Nam and Communist China and by frequently citing the innumerable instances in Vietnamese history when the Chinese have sought to or have actually gained control of Viet-Nam.” (Ibid.) In an undated memorandum to Moore, transmitting a copy of Hilsman’s letter, Wilson termed Hilsman’s rationale “excellent” and requested that Moore draft a reply. (Ibid)

129. Memorandum From the Director of the United States Information Agency (Murrow) to President Kennedy

Source: Kennedy Library, President’s Office Files, Departments and Agencies Series, Box 91, USIA 4/63–6/63. No classification marking. A stamped notation in the upper right-hand corner of the memorandum indicates that it was received in the White House at 10:06 a.m. on June 14.

130. Memorandum From the Director of the United States Information Agency (Murrow) to President Kennedy

Source: Kennedy Library, President’s Office Files, Departments and Agencies Series, Box 91, USIA 4/63–6/63. No classification marking. Another copy is ibid., National Security Files, Subjects Series, Box 295A, Civil Rights 6/11/63–6/14/63.

131. Circular Telegram From the Department of State to All Diplomatic and Consular Posts

Source: Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Subjects Series, Box 295A, Civil Rights 6/19/63–7/9/63. Confidential; Priority. Drafted by Jorden on June 19; cleared in substance by Manell, Abernethy, Read, Burdett, Cottam, Gorrell, Kaysen, and Anderson; and approved by Rusk. Sent for information to Eastern European posts.

132. Telegram From the Embassy in India to the Department of State

Source: Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Subjects Series, Box 295A, Civil Rights 6/19/63–7/9/63. Confidential. Received in the Department of State at 7:44 p.m. Passed to the White House on June 21 at 5:50 a.m.

133. Memorandum From the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Far Eastern Affairs (Rice) to the Deputy Director of the United States Information Agency (Wilson)

Source: National Archives, RG 306, DIRCTR Sub Files, 1963–69, Bx 6–29 63–69: Acc: #72A5121, Entry UD WW 257, Box 8, FIELD—Far East (IAF), 1963. Confidential. Drafted by J.A. Mendenhall (FE) on June 21 and cleared by Usher, Bell, and Manell. Mendenhall initialed for all clearing officials. A copy was sent to IAF. In the upper right corner of the memorandum, an unknown hand wrote: “State D/S.” Below this notation, Wilson wrote: “no action req’d. DW.”

134. Memorandum From the Acting Director of the United States Information Agency (Wilson) to President Kennedy

Source: Kennedy Library, President’s Office Files, Department and Agencies Series, Box 91, USIA 7/63. No classification marking. Also printed in Foreign Relations, 1961–1963, vol. XXV, Organization of Foreign Policy; Information Policy; United Nations; Scientific Matters, Document 150. This memorandum appears to have been prepared as a response to a July 5 note from Evelyn Lincoln to Murrow, in which Lincoln indicated that Kennedy “would appreciate it if you would send him a commentary on his entire trip.” (National Archives, RG 306, DIRCTR Sub Files, 1963–69, Bx 6–29 63–69: Acc: #72A5121, Entry UD WW 257, Box 9, GOVERNMENT—White House, July/Dec. 1963)

135. Message From the United States Information Agency to All Principal USIS Posts

Source: National Archives, RG 306, General Subject Files, 1949–1970; Acc. #66–Y–0274, Entry UD WW 382, Box 117, Master Copies, 1963. Limited Official Use. Drafted by Hanson and Pauker on July 12; cleared in substance in IAA, IAE, IAF, IAL, IAN, IAS, IBS, IMS, IPS, ITV, P, M, EE, and SOV and by telephone in EE; approved by Anderson. Pauker initialed for himself, Hanson, the clearing officials, and Anderson. Repeated for information to Bucharest, Budapest, Moscow, Prague, Sofia, and Warsaw (from Rusk). Sent via pouch.

136. News Policy Note From the Chief, Political Guidance Staff, Office of Policy and Plans, United States Information Agency (Pauker) to the Assistant Manager for Policy Application, IBS (Clarke); International Press Officer, IPS (Sayles); Information Specialist, ICS (Vogel); Visual Information Specialist, IMS (Broecker); and Political Officer, ITV (Ehrman)

Source: National Archives, RG 306, Office of Plans, General Subject Files, 1949–1970; Acc. #66–Y–0274, Entry UD WW 382, Box 117, Master Copies 1963. Limited Official Use. Drafted by Pauker, Gausmann, and Sorensen. The News Policy Note is attached to Infoguide No. 64–2, dated July 26 and entitled “Civil Rights and Race Relations,” which was sent by pouch to all USIS posts. The Infoguide stated: “The attached News Policy Note is the Agency’s guidance to the Media for treatment of U.S. civil rights and race relations. It is also intended to guide you in handling those subjects.”

137. Memorandum From the Director of the United States Information Agency (Murrow) to President Kennedy

Source: Kennedy Library, President’s Office Files, Departments and Agencies Series, Box 91 USIA 7/63. No classification marking. According to a time stamp in the upper right corner of the memorandum, it was received in the White House on July 31 at 10:28 a.m. Another copy of the memorandum, dated July 29, is also printed in Foreign Relations, 1961–1963, vol. XXV, Organization of Foreign Policy; Information Policy; United Nations; Scientific Matters, Document 151.

138. Editorial Note

139. Potomac Cable From the United States Information Agency

Source: National Archives, RG 306, Office of Policy, General Subject Files, 1949–1970; Acc. #66–Y–0274, Entry UD WW 382, Box 117, Master Copies 1963. Unclassified. Drafted by Gausmann and Pauker. Approved by Sorensen. Pauker initialed for himself and Gausmann; Anderson initialed for Sorensen. Sent via Wireless File.

140. Memorandum From the Counselor for Public Affairs at the Embassy in Vietnam (Mecklin) to the Director of the United States Information Agency (Murrow)

Source: Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Meetings and Memoranda Series, Box 316, Meetings on Vietnam 9/1/63–9/10/63. Secret. Murrow sent Bundy a copy of the memorandum under a September 10 cover memorandum. (Ibid.) Also printed in Foreign Relations, 1961–1963, vol. IV, Vietnam, August–December 1963, Document 81.

141. Memorandum From the Director of the United States Information Agency (Murrow) to the President’s Special Assistant for National Security Affairs (Bundy)

Source: Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Meetings and Memoranda Series, Box 317, Meetings on Vietnam 9/16/63 (A). Confidential. Also printed in Foreign Relations, 1961–1963, vol. IV, Vietnam, August–December 1963, Document 108. All brackets are in the original.

142. Memorandum From the Director of the United States Information Agency (Murrow) to the White House, Attention of Michael V. Forrestal of the National Security Council Staff

Source: National Archives, RG 306, DIRCTR Sub Files, 1963–69, Bx 6–29 63–69: Acc: #72A5121, Entry UD WW 257, Box 8, FIELD—Far East—July/December–1963. Secret. Drafted by Tull. According to a notation in an unknown hand on the last page of the memorandum, a copy was sent to Major General Krulak at the Pentagon.

143. Letter From the Deputy Director of the United States Information Agency (Wilson) to the Special Assistant to the President (Schlesinger)

Source: Kennedy Library, Schlesinger Papers, White House Files, Subject File 1961–1964, Box WH–12, International Expositions and Trade Fairs. Limited Official Use.

144. Memorandum From the Special Assistant to the President (Schlesinger) to President Kennedy

Source: Kennedy Library, President’s Office Files, Staff Memoranda Series, Box 66, Schlesinger, Arthur 10/63. No classification marking.

145. Memorandum From Irving J. Lewis, Acting Chief, International Division, Bureau of the Budget, to the Special Assistant to the President (Schlesinger)

Source: Kennedy Library, Schlesinger Papers, White House Files, Subject File 1961–1964, Box WH–12, International Expositions and Trade Fairs. No classification marking.

146. Letter From the Acting Director of the United States Information Agency (Wilson) to the Counselor for Public Affairs at the Embassy in Vietnam (Mecklin)

Source: Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Countries Series, Box 201, Vietnam, General, 10/15/63–10/28/63, Memos & Misc. Secret; Eyes Only. According to a typewritten notation in the top right corner, a copy of the memorandum was sent to Bundy. Also printed in Foreign Relations, 1961–1963, vol. IV, August–December 1963, Document 199.

147. Circular Airgram From the Department of State to African, Latin American, Far Eastern, and Near Eastern Diplomatic Posts

Source: National Archives, RG 306, Subject Files 1955–1971, Acc. #68–J–1415, Entry UD WW 148, Box 261, Replies to CA–4402. Confidential. Sent for information to all European posts. Drafted by Battle on October 15; cleared in draft by Hilsman, Talbot, Tyler, Martin, Williams, Sorensen, Yarmolinsky, and Shooshan; approved by Harriman.

148. Memorandum Prepared by the Ambassador at Large (Thompson)

Source: Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Subjects Series, Box 306, Radio Free Europe. Confidential.

149. Memorandum From the Ambassador at Large (Thompson) to the President’s Special Assistant for National Security Affairs (Bundy)

Source: Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Subjects Series, Box 306, Radio Free Europe. Confidential.

150. Memorandum From the Office of Public Information, United States Information Agency to USIA Employees

Source: National Archives, RG 306, USIA Historical Collection, Agency History Program Subject Files: 1926–1975, Entry A1–1072, Box 5, Edward R. Murrow Reports, 1963. No classification marking. No drafting information appears on the memorandum. Also printed in Foreign Relations, 1961–1963, vol. XXV, Organization of Foreign Policy; Information Policy; United Nations; Scientific Matters, Document 156.