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August 1963

704. Memorandum from General LeMay to McNamara, August 1, with two appendices

August 1, 1963

U.S. action in event of Cuban attack on U.S. aircraft or ships. Top Secret. 5 pp. WNRC, RG 330, OASD (C) Files: FRC 71 A 2896, Cuba (Sensitive) 1963, Rules of Engagement.

705. Memorandum from Chase to McGeorge Bundy, August 9

August 9, 1963

Pending Cuban items: expropriation of American Embassy in Havana; reply to Cuban note on overflights; American students in Cuba; the Cuban amendment; contingency planning for further Cuban immigration. Secret. 2 pp. Kennedy Library, NSF, Countries Series, Cuba, General, Vol. XI (A), 8/63.

706. Memorandum from Hurwitch to the Special Group, August 12

August 12, 1963

[Source: Washington National Records Center, OSD Files: FRC 77 A 131, Book II—Special Group. Secret; Eyes Only. 3 pages of source text not declassified.]