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No. Document Description
Bolivia
1 Telegram 430 from La Paz, February 9, 1961. Transmits text of Bolivian communiqué on U.S.-Bolivian agreement on U.S. military assistance for Bolivian economic development and internal security. Unclassified. 1 p. DOS, CF, 611.247/2–961.
2 Memorandum from Schlesinger to Kennedy, March 3, 1961. The crisis in Bolivia. No classification marking. 7 pp. Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Regional Security Series, Latin America.
3 Memorandum from General Lemnitzer to McNamara, JCSM–236–61, April 13, 1961. Bolivian request for a bilateral agreement. Secret. 3 pp. WNRC, RG 330, OASD/ISA Files: FRC 64 A 2382, Bolivia, 1961, 000.1—.
4 Memorandum from Hilsman (INR) to Woodward (ARA), July 18, 1961. Latin American and U.S. concern for Bolivian stability and security. Secret. 2 pp. DOS, CF, 724.00/7–2461.
5 Memorandum of conversation, July 21, 1961, between Rusk and Bolivian Ambassador Andrade. Bolivian Government request for $11 million emergency economic assistance. Confidential. 2 pp. DOS, Secretary’s Memoranda of Conversation: Lot 65 D 330.
6 Memorandum of conversation, October 18, 1961, among Rusk, Andrade, and Fitzgerald (ICA). Bolivian request for emergency assistance. Confidential. 2 pp. DOS, Secretary’s Memoranda of Conversation: Lot 65 D 330.
7 Memorandum from Hamilton (ICA) to Dungan, June 28, 1962. Transmits for Kennedy’s approval a joint U.S.-IADB program of development assistance for Bolivia. Confidential. 3 pp. Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Brubeck Series, Box 32.
8 Memorandum from Dungan to President Kennedy, July 6, 1962. Transmits a memorandum to approve announcement of the U.S. commitment of assistance to Bolivia; handwritten note that Kennedy approved. No classification marking. 1 p. Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Brubeck Series, Bolivia, 1961–1962.
9 Memorandum from Hansen (BOB) to Dungan, July 19, 1962. Concerns about the Bolivian aid commitment. Confidential. 3 pp. Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Brubeck Series, Bolivia, 1961–1962.
10 Memorandum from Topping (S/P) to Rostow, July 30, 1962. Observations concerning the Alliance for Progress and Bolivia. Confidential. 3 pp. DOS, S/P Files: Lot 69 D 121, Bolivia.
11 Memorandum of conversation, November 15, 1962, between Rusk and Andrade. Exchange of views during Andrade’s farewell call. Confidential. 2 pp. DOS, CF, 724.00/11–1562.
12 Memorandum of conversation, April 24, 1963, between Kennedy and Ambassador Sanchez de Lozada. Exchange of views during presentation of credentials. Confidential. 2 pp. Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Countries Series, Bolivia, General 4–7/63.
13 Memorandum from Major General Lansdale to McNamara and Gilpatric, June 3, 1963. Report on visit to Bolivia. Secret. 10 pp. Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Countries Series, Bolivia, General 4–7/63.
14 Memorandum from Read (S/S) to McGeorge Bundy, July 20, 1963. Transmits memorandum on the situation in Bolivia. Confidential. 2 pp. Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Countries Series, Bolivia, General 4–7/63.
15 Memorandum from Cottrell (ARA) to the Special Group (Counter-Insurgency), July 31, 1963. The internal security threat in Bolivia and contingency planning. Secret. 3 pp. Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Countries Series, Bolivia, General 4–7/63.
16 Memorandum of conversation, October 22, 1963, among Kennedy, President Paz, and U.S. and Bolivian officials. General exchange of views. Confidential. 4 pp. DOS, President’s Memoranda of Conversation: Lot 66 D 149.
17 Memorandum of conversation, October 22, 1963, among Kennedy, President Paz, and U.S. and Bolivian officials. Bolivian-Chilean relations. Confidential. 3 pp. DOS, President’s Memoranda of Conversation: Lot 66 D 149.
18 Memorandum of conversation, October 22, 1963, among Kennedy, President Paz, and U.S. and Bolivian officials. Alliance for Progress; U.S. aid to Bolivia; development assistance; petroleum. Confidential. 7 pp. Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Countries Series, Bolivia, Paz Visit, 10/63.
19 Memorandum of conversation, October 23, 1963, among Kennedy, President Paz, and U.S. and Bolivian officials. Cuban subversion. Confidential. 3 pp. DOS, President’s Memoranda of Conversation: Lot 66 D 149.
20 Memorandum of conversation, October 23, 1963, among Kennedy, President Paz, and U.S. and Bolivian officials. Communist propaganda. Confidential. 2 pp. DOS, President’s Memoranda of Conversation: Lot 66 D 149.
21 Memorandum of conversation, October 23, 1963, among Kennedy, President Paz, and U.S. and Bolivian officials. Alliance for Progress; U.S. assistance. Confidential. 5 pp. DOS, President’s Memoranda of Conversation: Lot 66 D 149.
22 Memorandum of conversation, November 20, 1963, between Kennedy and Ambassador Henderson. Discussion of Henderson’s mission to Bolivia. Confidential. 1 p. Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Countries Series, Bolivia, General, 8/63–1/64.
Chile
23 Memorandum of conversation, February 20, 1961, between Rusk and Ambassador Mueller. Financial assistance to Chile. Official Use Only. 2 pp. DOS, CF, 725.5–MSP/2–2061.
24 Memorandum from Achilles to Berle, April 13, 1961. Chilean attitude toward Cuban problem; aid to Chile Christian Democratic Party. Confidential. 2 pp. DOS, Task Force on Latin America Files: Lot 61 D 298, Chile.
25 Memorandum of conversation, April 17, 1961, between Dillon and Agriculture Minister Casanueva. Chilean economic adjustment and planning for the future. Official Use Only. 3 pp. DOS, CF, 611.25/4–1761.
26 Memorandum of conversation, June 2, 1961, between Barall and Chargé Soto. Difficulties in programming U.S. assistance for Chilean reconstruction. Official Use Only. 2 pp. DOS, CF, 725.5–MSP/6–261.
27 Memorandum of conversation, October 10, 1961, between President Kennedy and Foreign Minister Martinez. Recent political changes in Chile; Alliance for Progress; economic development; land reform; Cuba. Confidential. 2 pp. Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Countries Series, Chile, October–December 1961.
28 Instructions for Moscoso Mission, undated. Two-phased proposal of conditional U.S. financial assistance to Chile. Confidential. 1 p. Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Countries Series, Chile, January–June, 1962.
29 Telegram 746 from Santiago, March 8, 1962. Text of agreement worked out with Chilean cabinet re U.S. loans to Chile. Confidential. 3 pp. Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Countries Series, Chile, January–June, 1962.
30 Telegram 58 to Santiago, July 20, 1962. Reiteration of U.S. hard line with respect to Chile’s economic problems and programs. Confidential. 4 pp. Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Countries Series, Chile, July–October, 1962.
31 Letter from Charles W. Cole to Edwin M. Martin, July 23, 1962. Crucial points in U.S.-Chile economic relations. Confidential. 3 pp. DOS, CF, 611.25/7–2362.
32 Memorandum from Belcher to Edwin M. Martin, July 25, 1962. Ambassador Cole’s position on the situation in Chile. Confidential. DOS, CF, 725.00/7–2562.
33 Memorandum of conversation, December 11, 1962, among President Allessandri, President Kennedy, and other officials. Current situation in Chile; Alliance for Progress. Limited Official Use. 2 pp. Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Countries Series, Chile, January–June, 1963.
34 Memorandum of conversation, December 11, 1962, among President Allessandri, President Kennedy, and other officials. Problems and importance of American investment in Chile. Limited Official Use. 3 pp. Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Countries Series, Chile, January–June, 1963.
35 Memorandum of conversation, December 11, 1962, among President Allessandri, President Kennedy, and other officials. Cuban problem. Confidential. 2 pp. Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Countries Series, Chile, January–June, 1963.
36 Memorandum of conversation, December 11, 1962, among President Allessandri, President Kennedy, and other officials. U.S. military assistance programs; Chilean relations with Bolivia. Confidential. 2 pp. Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Countries Series, Chile, January–June, 1963.
37 Memorandum of conversation, December 11, 1962, among President Allessandri, President Kennedy, and other officials. Press reports about Chile. Limited Official Use. 2 pp. Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Countries Series, Chile, January–June, 1963.
38 Memorandum of conversation, December 12, 1962, among President Allessandri, President Kennedy, and other officials. Chile and Cuba. Secret. 4 pp. Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Brubeck Series, Chile, December 1963.
39 Memorandum of conversation, December 12, 1962, between President Kennedy and President Allessandri. Text not declassified. Secret. 1 p. Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Countries Series, Chile, November–December 1962.
40 Memorandum of conversation, December 12, 1962, between President Allessandri and President Kennedy. Communists in international organizations. Confidential. 2 pp. Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Countries Series, Chile, November–December 1962.
41 Memorandum of conversation, December 12, 1962, among President Allessandri, President Kennedy, and other officials. U.S. aid; relationship of EEC with LAFTA. Limited Official Use. 2 pp. Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Countries Series, Chile, January–June, 1963.
42 Memorandum of conversation, January 24, 1963, between President Kennedy and Ambassador Muller. Farewell call on the President. Official Use Only. 2 pp. DOS, CF, 725.00/1–2463.
43 Telegram 37 to Santiago, July 24, 1963. Text not declassified. Secret. 2 pp. DOS, CF, POL 12 CHILE.
44 Memorandum of conversation, August 19, 1963, between President Kennedy and Senator Duran from Chile. Political situation and upcoming election in Chile. Confidential. 3 pp. Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Countries Series, Chile, July–November 1963.
45 National Intelligence Estimate 94–63, October 3, 1963. “The Chilean Situation and Prospects.” Secret. 25 pp. CIA, ODDI Registry, Job 79–R01012A.
46 Memorandum of conversation, November 14, 1963, among Belcher, Thompson, Richardson, Carlisle, and others. Chilean Presidential election of 1964 and implications for U.S. strategy and policy. Secret. 4 pp. DOS, CF, POL 14 CHILE.
Colombia
47 Memorandum of conversation, February 17, 1961, among Rusk, Ambassador Sanz de Santamaría, and U.S. and Colombian officials. Exchange of views on matters of mutual interest. Confidential. 3 pp. DOS, Secretary’s Memoranda of Conversation: Lot 65 D 330.
48 Memorandum of conversation, February 25, 1961, between Lleras Camargo and Adolf A. Berle, Jr. General exchange of views including: economic conditions; Caribbean crisis; Government of Haiti; Cuba; Mexico. Secret. 6 pp. DOS, CF, 721.11/2–2561.
49 Memorandum of conversation, March 23, 1961, between Rusk and Ambassador Sanz de Santamaría. U.S. military and financial assistance to Colombia. Confidential. 2 pp. DOS, Secretary’s Memoranda of Conversation: Lot 65 D 330.
50 Memorandum from Mulliken to Carwell, June 8, 1961. Meeting with Colombian Ambassador on coffee price stabilization. Official Use Only. 3 pp. DOS, CF, 611.21/6–861.
51 Telegram 3 to Bogota, July 3, 1961. Letter from Rusk to President Lleras expressing gratification for President’s initiative on the Cuban problem. Confidential. 2 pp. Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Countries Series, Colombia, 1961.
52 Telegram 145 to Bogota, August 28, 1961. Instructions for meeting with President Lleras and Foreign Minister Turbay regarding action program on Cuba outlined earlier by Colombia. Confidential. 2 pp. DOS, CF, 721.00/8–2861.
53 Memorandum of conversation, September 25, 1961, between President Kennedy and Ambassador Turbay. Lleras Plan to test Cuba’s willingness to remain in the Inter-American system. Confidential. 1 p. Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Countries Series, Colombia, 1961.
54 Memorandum from Woodward to Acting Secretary, September 27, 1961. Urgent need for internal security aid to Colombia. Confidential. 2 pp. DOS, CF, 721.5–MSP/9–2761.
55 Memorandum of conversation, October 6, 1961, between Ambassador Sanz de Santamaría and Coerr. Colombian request for additional internal security aid. Confidential. 2 pp. DOS, CF, 721.5–MSP/10–661.
56 Telegram 234 from Bogota, October 12, 1961. State of siege declared throughout Colombia by President Lleras. Confidential. 3 pp. DOS, CF, 721.00/10–1361.
57 Telegram 315 to Bogota, November 1, 1961. Announcement that President Kennedy has signed determination to furnish internal security aid to Colombia. Confidential. 2 pp. DOS, CF, 721.00/11–0161.
58 Memorandum of conversation, December 17, 1961, between President Kennedy and President Lleras. Developments in the Dominican Republic; planning for Foreign Ministers meeting on Cuban problem. Confidential. 5 pp. Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Countries Series, Colombia, January 1962.
59 Memorandum of conversation, June 8, 1962, between President Kennedy and Ambassador Freeman. Alliance for Progress results in Colombia. Official Use Only. 2 pp. DOS, Presidential Memoranda of Conversation: Lot 66 D 149.
60 Memorandum of conversation, June 26, 1962, among U. Alexis Johnson, President-elect Valencia and other U.S. and Colombian officials. Review of relations between the two countries. Confidential. 6 pp. DOS, CF, 611.21/6–2662.
61 Airgram A–145 from Bogota, September 5, 1962. Transmits September 4 memorandum of conversation between Ambassador Freeman and President Valencia on the violence problem in Colombia. Secret. 4 pp. DOS, CF, 721.00/9–562.
62 Memorandum of conversation, September 18, 1962, between Rusk and Ambassador Sanz de Santamaría. Farewell call of Ambassador; Colombian request for $60 million balance-of-payments loan and counterpart release. Confidential. 2 pp. DOS, Secretary’s Memoranda of Conversation: Lot 65 D 330.
63 Memorandum of conversation, September 27, 1962, between President Kennedy and Ambassador Sanz de Santamaría. Farewell call of Ambassador; Coffee Agreement; Alliance for Progress. Confidential. 2 pp. Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Countries Series, Colombia, July–September 1962.
64 DOS Guidelines for Policy and Operations: Colombia, December 1962. Secret. 10 pp. DOS, S/P Files: Lot 69 D 121.
65 Memorandum of conversation, February 1, 1963, among DOS officials. Colombian political and economic problems. Confidential. 2 pp. DOS, CF, POL COL.
66 Airgram A–731 from Bogota, May 10, 1963. Political contingencies—extra-legal changes. Confidential. 5 pp. DOS, CF, POL 23 COL.
67 Memorandum of conversation, July 24, 1963, between President Kennedy and Ambassador Uribe Botero. Presentation of Ambassador’s credentials; Colombian budgetary difficulties. Confidential. 2 pp. DOS, CF, POL 17 COL–U.S.
Costa Rica
68 Despatch 576 from San Jose, April 6, 1961. Status of relations with current Costa Rican Government. Secret. 11 pp. DOS, CF, 611.18/4–661.
69 Memorandum of conversation, April 17, 1961, between President Kennedy and Ambassador Escalante. Costa Rican land reform program. Official Use Only. 1 p. Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Countries Series, Costa Rica, January–August 1961.
70 Despatch 625 from San Jose, April 25, 1961. President Echandi’s current attitude toward U.S. aid. Confidential. 2 pp. DOS, CF, 611.18/4–2561.
71 Telegram 519 from San Jose, May 18, 1961. Reasons for delay in presenting credentials by new U.S. Ambassador. Confidential. 2 pp. DOS, CF, 611.18/5–1861.
72 Despatch 360 from San Jose, January 24, 1962. President Echandi’s concern over 1962 U.S. sugar allocation. Official Use Only. 4 pp. DOS, CF, 818.235/1–2462.
73 Despatch 440 from San Jose, March 2, 1962. Costa Rica’s fiscal difficulties and request for U.S. assistance, with a copy of a letter from the Central Bank to President-elect Orlich. Confidential. 5 pp. DOS, CF, 818.10/3–262.
74 Despatch 442 from San Jose, March 5, 1962. U.S. efforts to encourage economic planning in Costa Rica. Official Use Only. 3 pp. DOS, CF, 818.00/3–562.
75 Memorandum from Woodward to Moscoso, March 7, 1962. Costa Rican financial difficulties. Confidential. 3 pp. DOS, CF, 818.10/3–762.
76 Memorandum of conversation, April 24, 1962, between Foreign Minister-designate Oduber and Edwin M. Martin. Economic policies of incoming Orlich administration. Confidential. 2 pp. DOS, CF, 818.13/4–2462.
77 Memorandum of conversation, April 24, 1962, between Foreign Minister-designate Oduber and Edwin M. Martin. Orlich government’s attitude toward other Central American States. Confidential. 2 pp. DOS, CF, 810.18/4–2762.
78 Memorandum of conversation, April 30, 1962, between Figures and Moscoso and other U.S. officials. Costa Rican financial situation and possibility of U.S. assistance to rectify it. Official Use Only. 4 pp. DOS, CF, 818.00/4–3062.
79 Letter from Telles to Edwin M. Martin, May 31, 1962. End of year assessment: DOS failure to act on Embassy recommendations and lack of confidence Department has shown in Embassy; Orlich visit to Washington; Costa Rican fiscal and budgetary problem; U.S. policy in dealing with Figueres. Confidential. 4 pp. DOS, CF, 611.18/5–3162.
80 Airgram A–191 from San Jose, June 4, 1962. Meeting between President Orlich and Minister of Economy Hess and Ambassador Telles on seriousness of Costa Rica’s current financial crisis and President’s hope for U.S. assistance. Official Use Only. 2 pp. DOS, CF, 818.00/6–362.
81 Airgram A–46 from San Jose, July 23, 1962. Country Team recommendation for fiscal assistance to GOCR. Official Use Only. 4 pp. DOS, CF, 818.10/7–2362.
82 Memorandum of conversation, August 13, 1962, among Ambassador Facio, former Ambassador Esquivel and Edwin M. Martin. Serious budget deficit in Costa Rica; coffee conference in New York. Official Use Only. 2 pp. DOS, CF, 718.00/8–662.
83 Memorandum of conversation, August 13, 1962, between Ambassador Facio and John W. Fischer. Costa Rican budgetary problem. Official Use Only. 2 pp. DOS, CF, 818.00/8–1362.
84 Memorandum of conversation, September 13, 1962, among Edwin M. Martin, Ambassador Facio, and other Costa Rican and U.S. officials. U.S. assistance in Costa Rican budget crisis. Official Use Only. 2 pp. DOS, CF, 811.10/9–1362.
85 Circular Airgram CA–6669, December 19, 1962. Approved Plan of Action toward Costa Rica from December 1962 to October 1963. Secret. 4 pp. DOS, CF, 611.18/12–1962.
86 Memorandum of conversation among President Kennedy, President Orlich, and other U.S. and Costa Rican officials. Requests for U.S. aid: Project financing, National Industrial Corporation; education, health and fiscal problems. Official Use Only. 2 pp. Kennedy Library, National Security Files, President’s Trip—San Jose, March 1963, Memcons.
87 Airgram A–7 from San Jose, July 6, 1963. Report of President Orlich first public criticism of U.S. for slow processing of GOCR loan applications. Confidential. 2 pp. DOS, CF, POL 15–1 COSTA RICA.
88 Memorandum of conversation, July 31, 1963, between Foreign Minister Oduber and Cottrell. Text not declassified. Secret. 1 p. DOS, CF, POL COSTA RICA–CUBA.
Ecuador
89 Despatch 419 from Quito, February 2, 1961. U.S. economic assistance policy toward Ecuador. Confidential. 3 pp. DOS, CF, 822.10/2–661.
90 Telegram 447 to Quito and 553 to Lima, February 25, 1961. U.S. concerns over possible arms race between Ecuador and Peru. Confidential. 2 pp. DOS, CF, 722.58/2–2161.
91 Memorandum of conversation, April 18, 1961, between President Kennedy and Foreign Minister Chiriboga. Review of relations and security in Latin America. Confidential. 2 pp. DOS, CF, 720.5–MSP/4–186.
92 Memorandum of conversation, May 2, 1961, between Foreign Minister Chiriboga and A.A. Berle. Chiriboga’s concern over pro-Communist forces in Ecuador. Secret. 2 pp. DOS, CF, 722.00/5–261.
93 Despatch 673 from Quito, May 9, 1961. U.S. military relationship with Ecuador. Confidential. 2 pp. DOS, CF, 722.5–MSP/5–961.
94 Telegram 211 to Quito, undated. DOS response to request from Ecuadorean military officers for equipment to assist in maintaining internal security. Secret. 2 pp. Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Countries Series, Ecuador.
95 Memorandum from McGhee to Woodward, November 9, 1961. Anatomy of the revolution in Ecuador. Secret. 2 pp. WNRC, RG 59, S/P Files: Lot 67 D 548, Ecuador.
96 Memorandum from Woodward to McGhee, November 17, 1961. Response to McGhee’s November 9 memorandum on the anatomy of the Ecuadorean revolution. Secret. 1 p. WNRC, RG 59, S/P Files: Lot 67 D 548, Ecuador.
97 Memorandum of conversation, November 24, 1961, between Rusk and Ambassador Plaza. Attitude and needs of the new Government of Ecuador. Confidential. 2 pp. DOS, Secretary’s Memoranda of Conversation: Lot 65 D 330.
98 Memorandum of conversation, November 28, 1961, between President Kennedy and Ambassador Plaza. New Government in Ecuador; U.S. aid. Official Use Only. 2 pp. DOS, Presidential Memoranda of Conversation: Lot 66 D 149.
99 Memorandum from McClintock to Rostow, December 15, 1961, transmitting a memorandum from Woodward to McGhee and Ramsey, which attaches a memorandum from Woodward to McGhee. Preliminary analysis of recent Ecuadorean revolution. Secret. 6 pp. WNRC, RG 59, S/P Files: Lot 67 D 548, Ecuador.
100 Memorandum of conversation, January 10, 1962, between President Kennedy and Ambassador Ponce. Presentation of credentials; discussion of upcoming Meeting of Foreign Ministers at Punta del Este. Confidential. 2 pp. Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Countries Series, Ecuador, January 1961–March 1962.
101 Memorandum for the record, February 6, 1962. Text not declassified. Secret. 1 p. CIA, DCI (McCone) Files, Job 80–B01285A, Meetings With the President, Box 6, 12/1/61–6/30/62.
102 Memorandum of conversation, July 23, 1962, between President Kennedy and President Arosemena and other U.S. and Ecuadorean officials. U.S. assistance to Ecuador; situation in Ecuador; situation in Peru. Confidential. 4 pp. Kennedy Library, NSF, Country Series, Ecuador, April–August, 1962.
103 Memorandum of conversation, July 24, 1962, between President Kennedy and President Arosemena. Alliance for Progress. Confidential. 2 pp. Kennedy Library, NSF, Country Series, Ecuador, April–August, 1962.
104 Memorandum of conversation, July 24, 1962, between President Arosemena and Acting Secretary Ball and U.S. and Ecuadorean officials. Financial and economic situation in Ecuador. Confidential. 4 pp. Kennedy Library, NSF, Country Series, Ecuador, April–August, 1962.
105 Memorandum of conversation, July 25, 1962, between President Kennedy and President Arosemena and U.S. and Ecuadorean officials. Economic problems and reform in Ecuador. Confidential. 4 pp. DOS, Presidential Memoranda of Conversation: Lot 66 D 149.
106 Memorandum from Brubeck to Dungan, January 24, 1963. Transmits a copy of the Contingency Paper on Ecuador. Secret. 6 pp. DOS, CF, 722.00/1–2463.
107 Telegram 17 from Quito, July 11, 1963. Announcement of five-man military junta ouster of Arosemena government. Confidential. 9 pp. Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Countries Series, Ecuador, July to November, 1963.
108 Memorandum of conversation, July 17, 1963, between Rusk and Ambassador Ponce. Informal discussion of new regime and future of Ecuador. Confidential. 3 pp. Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Countries Series, Ecuador, July to November 1963.
109 Circular telegram CA–73 to certain American Republic posts, July 18, 1963. U.S. withholding recognition new Government in Ecuador until junta indicates intention to return to civilian government and several other Latin American countries have recognized Ecuador. Confidential. 1 p. Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Countries Series, Ecuador, July to November 1963.
110 Circular telegram 170 to certain American Republic posts, July 26, 1963. U.S. plan to recognize Ecuadorean junta by July 31 if several other Hemisphere countries do so by then. Confidential. 1 p. Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Countries Series, Ecuador, July to November, 1963.
111 Memorandum of conversation, August 7, 1963, between President Kennedy and Foreign Minister Ponce. Farewell call of departing Ecuadorean Ambassador (the new Foreign Minister); Alliance for Progress; subversion of Communist activities in Ecuador. Confidential. 3 pp. Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Countries Series, Ecuador, July to November, 1963.
El Salvador
112 Memorandum from Mann to Rusk, January 25, 1961. Overthrow of the Junta Government in El Salvador by the Salvadoran Army. Confidential. 1 p. DOS, CF, 716.00/1–2561.
113 Memorandum from Mann to Rusk, February 9, 1961. Recommendation to recognize new Government in El Salvador on February 15. Confidential. 1 p. DOS, CF, 716.02/2–961.
114 Memorandum from Mann to Rusk, February 11, 1961, transmitting a memorandum from Rusk to the President. Recommendation that no formal statement be made by the President or the Department at time of recognition of Salvadoran Government. Confidential. 1 pp. DOS, CF, 716.02/2–1161.
115 Telegram 321 to San Salvador, February 13, 1961. Transmit text of note of recognition of Salvadoran Government. Official Use Only. 2 pp. DOS, CF, 716.02/2–1361.
116 Telegram 651 from San Salvador, April 13, 1961. Need for direct financial support and moral encouragement for new regime. Secret. 2 pp. DOS, CF, 816.10/4–1361.
117 Telegram 391 to San Salvador, April 15, 1961. DOS authorization to commend Directorate’s determination to improve standard of living, promote social reform, and develop economy. Confidential. 2 pp. DOS, CF, 816.10/4–1361.
118 Memorandum of conversation June 9, 1961, between Ambassador Lima and Ball. Salvadoran political situation and need for U.S. financial assistance. Limited Official Use. 2 pp. DOS, CF, 716.00/6–961.
119 Telegram 502 from San Salvador, April 29, 1962. Report on elections. Official Use Only. 1 p. DOS, CF, 716.00/4–2962.
120 Memorandum from Moscoso to President Kennedy. Alliance for Progress in El Salvador. Official Use Only. 2 pp. Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Brubeck Series, Salvador, 1961–64.
121 Airgram CA–6720 from San Salvador, December 20, 1962. Plan of Action for El Salvador to July 1, 1963. Secret. 5 pp. DOS, CF, 611.16/12–2062.
122 Memorandum of conversation, March 20, 1963, between President Kennedy and President Rivera. Salvadoran political and economic situation and plans; support for Alliance informational activities; U.S. cotton policies; loan projects; Peace Corps; communism in El Salvador; travelers to Cuba. Confidential. 5 pp. DOS, CF, POL EL SAL.
123 Memorandum from Brubeck to McGeorge Bundy, July 22, 1963. El Salvador—long- and short-term prospects for political stability. Confidential. 2 pp. Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Brubeck Series, Salvador, 1961–64.
Guatemala
124 Telegram 459 from Guatemala City, April 20, 1961. Report on exchange of views of current situation at a meeting with leading members of the American Community. Confidential. 2 pp. DOS, CF, 714.00/4–2061.
125 Despatch 494 from Guatemala City, March 31, 1962. U.S. interests and the Guatemalan political scene following recent demonstrations. Secret. 7 pp. DOS, CF, 714.00/3–3062.
126 Telegram 496 from Guatemala City, April 19, 1962. Danger of a Communist takeover in Guatemala discussed with President Ydigoras. Secret. 1 p. DOS, CF, 714.00/4–1862.
127 Memorandum from Edwin M. Martin to McGhee, April 26, 1962. Reasons to keep the President from getting involved in Guatemalan situation for the time being. Secret. 2 pp. DOS, CF, 714.00/4–2662.
128 Memorandum from Katherine W. Bracken to Edwin M. Martin, April 26, 1962. Current situation and possible contingencies in Guatemala. Secret. 2 pp. DOS, CF, 714.00/4–2662.
129 Airgram A–142 from Guatemala City, September 11, 1962. Transmits guidelines for policy and operations in Guatemala. Secret. 10 pp. DOS, CF, 611.14/9–1162.
130 Memorandum of conversation, November 28, 1962, between President Kennedy and Ambassador Alejos. Unrest in Guatemala and concern over Castro threat. Confidential. 2 pp. Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Countries Series, Guatemala, September–December 1962.
131 Telegram 385 from Guatemala City, December 18, 1962. Review of attempted “Air Force” revolt and MAP deliveries. Secret. 6 pp. DOS, CF, 714.5622/12–1762.
132 Memorandum from Dungan to President Kennedy, January 22, 1963. Transmits attached background paper on Guatemala. Top Secret. 3 pp. Kennedy Library, President’s Office Files, Guatemala, Security, 1961–63.
133 Memorandum for the record, January 22, 1963. Meeting at the White House to discuss the situation in Guatemala and Arévalo’s candidacy. Top Secret. 2 pp. DOS, CF, 714.00/1–2263.
134 DOS Guidelines for Policy and Operations: Guatemala, February 1953. Secret. 23 pp. DOS, S/P Files: Lot 67 D 396.
135 Memorandum of conversation, March 20, 1963, between President Kennedy and President Ydigoras. Relations with Cuba; elections; Belize; domestic reforms. Secret. 2 pp. DOS, CF, POL 15–1 US/KENNEDY.
136 Memorandum from Edwin M. Martin to U. Alexis Johnson, March 27, 1963. Background information on March 25 siege imposed by President Ydigoras. Confidential. 2 pp. DOS, CF, POL GUAT.
137 Memorandum from Brubeck to McGeorge Bundy, April 24, 1963. Transmits memorandum summarizing the first 3 weeks of the Peralta regime in Guatemala. Confidential. 4 pp. DOS, CF, POL 2 GUAT.
138 Memorandum from Read to McGeorge Bundy, July 31, 1963. Guatemalan request for U.S. mediation in British Honduras (Belize) dispute. Confidential. 3 pp. Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Countries Series, Guatemala, April–July 1963.
139 Telegram 123 to Guatemala City, September 24, 1963. Concern over failure of Peralta regime to begin to solve the main economic and political problems facing Guatemala. Secret. 2 pp. DOS, CF, POL GUAT–US.
140 Telegram 254 to Guatemala City, November 27, 1963. Guatemalan plans for return to constitutional government. Confidential. 1 p. DOS, CF, POL 15 GUAT.
Honduras
141 Telegram 657 from Tegucigalpa, March 13, 1961. President Villeda Morales informed about threats to stability of his government. Secret. 2 pp. DOS, CF, 715.00/3–1361.
142 Telegram 705 from Tegucigalpa, April 3, 1961. Embassy assessment of President Villeda Morales’ anti-Communist position. Secret. 3 pp. DOS, CF, 715.00/4–361.
143 Telegram 768 from Tegucigalpa, April 21, 1961. President Villeda Morales proposal to break relations with Cuba on April 22. Unclassified. 1 p. DOS, CF, 715.00/4–2161.
144 Letter from Ambassador Burrows to Katherine W. Bracken, January 24, 1962. Thoughts that OCI’s reporting requirements reveal a distorted view of the situation in Honduras. Secret. 2 pp. DOS, CF, 715.00/1–2462.
145 Telegram 64 from Tegucigalpa, August 13, 1962. Country Team response to criticism and assumption in circular telegram 230. Secret. 3 pp. DOS, CF, 715.5/8–1362.
146 Telegram 51 to Tegucigalpa, September 11, 1962. Instructions for meeting with President and Foreign Minister to convey U.S. concern over implications for foreign investment, public and private, in Honduras agricultural development as result new agrarian reform law. Confidential. 3 pp. DOS, CF, 815.16/9–1062.
147 Telegram 68 to Tegucigalpa, September 20, 1962. Transmits considerations pertinent to U.S. policy on assistance to American private interests abroad and problems arising from provisions of Honduran agrarian reform law. Confidential. 3 pp. DOS, CF, 815.16/9–1962.
148 Memorandum of conversation, October 4, 1962, between Foreign Minister Alvardo and Edwin M. Martin. Honduran agrarian reform; request for assistance. Confidential. 3 pp. DOS, CF, 715.04/10–462.
149 Memorandum from Edwin M. Martin to Rusk, November 7, 1962. Visit of President Villeda Morales to the U.S. Confidential. 2 pp. DOS, CF, 715.11/11–762.
150 Memorandum of conversation, November 30, 1962, between President Kennedy and President Villeda Morales and other U.S. and Honduran officials. Alliance for Progress. Confidential. 2 pp. Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Countries Series, Honduras, December 1962–September 1963.
151 Memorandum of conversation, November 30, 1962, between President Kennedy and President Villeda Morales and other U.S. and Honduran officials. Honduran agrarian reform and United Fruit Company. Confidential. 1 p. Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Countries Series, Honduras, December 1962–September 1963.
152 Memorandum of conversation, November 30, 1962, between President Kennedy and President Villeda Morales and other U.S. and Honduran officials. The Swan Islands. Confidential. 2 pp. Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Countries Series, Honduras, December 1962–September 1963.
153 Memorandum of conversation, December 4, 1962, among Ambassador Burrows, Jasper Baker (United Fruit Company), Edward M. Rowell, and John W. Fisher. Honduran agrarian reform and United Fruit Company. Confidential. 3 pp. DOS, CF, 715.04/12–462.
154 Memorandum of conversation, September 30, 1963, between Cottrell, and Ambassador Dávila and Finance Minister Bueso. Possible coup in Honduras. Confidential. 3 pp. DOS, CF, POL 26 HOND.
155 Telegram 84 to Tegucigalpa, 134 to Guatemala City, 69 to Managua, 143 to Panama, 111 to San José, and 81 to San Salvador, September 30, 1963. Rumors about impending coup in Honduras. Secret. 3 pp. DOS, CF, POL 26 HOND.
156 Memorandum from Read to McGeorge Bundy, October 1, 1963. U.S.-Honduran dispute over the Swan Islands. Secret. 2 pp. Kennedy Library, National Security Files, William H. Brubeck Series, Honduras, 1961–1964.
157 Telegram 74 to Managua and 86 to San Salvador, October 2, 1963. Joint declaration by four American Republics presidents re impending coup. Confidential. 2 pp. DOS, CF, POL 26 HOND.
158 Memorandum of conversation between Foreign Minister Perdomo, Finance Minister Bueso, and Ambassador Dávila, and Cottrell and other U.S. officials. Request for U.S. assistance in holding back ongoing coup. Confidential. 3 pp. DOS, CF, POL 26 HOND.
159 Telegram 94 to Tegucigalpa, October 4, 1963. Instructions re contact with members of former Villeda government and question of recognition. Confidential. 1 p. Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Countries Series, Honduras, 10/1–5/63.
160 Telegram 101 to Tegucigalpa, 96 to San Salvador, 80 to Managua, 123 to San José, October 4, 1963. Eventual recognition of Honduran Government and restoration of normal relations. Confidential. 3 pp. DOS, CF, POL 15 HOND.
161 Telegram 135 to San José, October 8, 1963. Personal message from President Kennedy to Villeda Morales. Confidential. 2 pp. DOS, CF, POL 15 HOND.
162 Telegram 126 to San Salvador, 106 to Managua, 159 to San José, October 17, 1963. Return to civilian constitutional government in Honduras. Confidential. 2 pp. DOS, CF, POL 15 HOND.
163 Telegram 159 to Tegucigalpa, October 26, 1963. Contacts with Lopez. Confidential. 2 pp. DOS, CF, POL 15 HOND.
164 Telegram 258 from Tegucigalpa, October 27, 1963. Conclusions from October 25 conversation with Lopez. Confidential. 2 pp. DOS, CF, POL 15 HOND.
165 Telegram 268 from Tegucigalpa, October 30, 1963. Analysis of position of military regime; policy considerations confront U.S.; Embassy course of action recommendations. Confidential. 7 pp. DOS, CF, POL 15 HOND.
166 Telegram 171 to Tegucigalpa, October 31, 1963. Approval of recommendations in telegram 268 from Tegucigalpa with specific comments. Confidential. 2 pp. DOS, CF, POL 15 HOND.
167 Memorandum for Bromley Smith, November 1, 1963. Meeting among President Kennedy and other government officials on the current situation in Honduras and the Dominican Republic. Confidential. 1 p. Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Countries Series, Dominican Republic, 10/18–11/23/63.
168 Telegram 194 to Tegucigalpa, November 18, 1963. Return to civilian constitutional government. Confidential. 3 pp. DOS, CF, POL 15 HOND.
Jamaica
169 Memorandum from Rusk to President Kennedy, April 3, 1961. Upcoming visit of Premier Manley of Jamaica. Secret. 2 pp. Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Countries Series, Jamaica, 1961–62.
170 Memorandum of conversation, April 19, 1961, between President Kennedy and Premier Manley. West Indian Federation; U.S. assistance; bauxite, immigration, and aviation; sugar quotas. Confidential. 3 pp. Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Countries Series, Jamaica, 1961–62.
171 Memorandum from Rusk to President Kennedy, May 28, 1962. Visit of Premier Bustamante of Jamaica. Confidential. 2 pp. Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Countries Series, Jamaica, 1961–62.
172 Jamaican Scope Paper, undated. Independence; OAS membership; defense treaty; U.S. aid; sugar; bauxite; immigration. Secret. 6 pp. Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Countries Series, Jamaica, 1961–62.
173 Memorandum of conversation between President Kennedy and Premier Bustamante, and other U.S. and Jamaican officials, June 27, 1962. Economic situation in Jamaica; future of the Caribbean; West Indies; independence; emigration; migratory workers; sugar; tobacco production; AID project. Secret. 6 pp. Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Countries Series, Jamaica, 1961–62.
174 Memorandum from Moscoso to McGeorge Bundy, July 12, 1962. Aid program in Jamaica. Confidential. 2 pp. Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Countries Series, Jamaica, 1961–62.
175 Memorandum from Rusk to President Kennedy, July 19, 1962. Establishment of an Embassy at Kingston, Jamaica. No classification marking. 1 p. Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Countries Series, Jamaica, 1961–62.
176 Strategy Statement for Jamaica, February 15, 1963. Confidential. 3 pp. Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Countries Series, Jamaica, 1962–63.
177 Plan of Action for Jamaica beginning June 1, 1963. Secret. 11 pp. Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Countries Series, Jamaica, 1962–63.
178 Memorandum of conversation, June 14, 1963, between Prime Minister Bustamante and President Kennedy and other U.S. and Jamaican officials. Jamaican quota; Jamaican development plan; Cuban refugees. Confidential. 2 pp. Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Countries Series, Jamaica, 1962–63.
Mexico
179 Letter from Edward G. Cale to Thomas C. Mann, February 14, 1961. Transmits paper entitled “The Tactical Handling of Relations With Mexico.” Secret. 7 pp. DOS, CF, 611.12/2–1461.
180 Memorandum from Coerr to Ball, April 11, 1961. Mexican oil import problem. Secret. 3 pp. WNRC, RG 59, TFLA Subject and Chron Files: Lot 61 D 298, Box 9.
181 Memorandum from Melville E. Osborne to Coerr, May 6, 1961. Mexico and the Castro problem. Confidential. 4 pp. WNRC, RG 59, TFLA Subject and Chron Files: Lot 61 D 298, Box 9.
182 Memorandum from Edwin E. Vallon to Jamison, June 6, 1961. Mexican request for 10 minesweepers. Confidential. 1 p. DOS, CF, 712.5621/6–661.
183 Memorandum from Vallon to Braddock, July 26, 1961. Mexican request for purchase of navel vessels (20 minesweepers). Confidential. 2 pp. DOS, CF, 712.5621/7–2661.
184 Memorandum from Robert F. Woodward to U. Alexis Johnson, July 31, 1961. Politico-economic discussions with Mexico. Secret. 2 pp. DOS, CF, 611.12/7–3161.
185 Memorandum of conversation, October 19, 1961, between Foreign Minister Tello and Under Secretary Bowles. Berlin question; Troika (UN). Secret. 2 pp. DOS, CF, 611.12/10–1961.
186 Telegram 1744 from Mexico City, December 17, 1961. Report on discussion with President Lopez Mateos. Secret. 6 pp. Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Countries Series, Mexico, January 1961–May 1962.
187 Memorandum of conversation, February 16, 1962, between Rusk and Ambassador Carrillo. Geneva Disarmament Conference and salinity of Colorado River water. Confidential. 4 pp. DOS, CF, 397.5611–GE/2–1662.
188 Memorandum from McGhee to Woodward, March 7, 1962. Transmits memorandum entitled “The Salt Water Problem of the Mexicali and San Luis Valleys.” No classification marking. 4 pp. DOS, CF, 611.12322/3–762.
189 DOS Policy Directive PD/ARA–3.1, March 15, 1962. Mexico’s protest on salinity of Colorado River water. Official Use Only. 2 pp. Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Department and Agencies Series, DOS Policy Directives.
190 Despatch 1347 from Mexico City, April 27, 1962, transmitting April 26 memorandum of conversation between Foreign Minister Tello and Ambassador Mann. Mexican proposals re Chamizal and Ojinaga dispute. Secret. 2 pp. DOS, CF, 611.1232/4–2762.
191 Memorandum from Ambassador Mann to Edwin M. Martin, May 19, 1962. Salinity of Colorado River water. Confidential. 6 pp. DOS, CF, 611.12323/5–1962.
192 Memorandum from Roger Hilsman to Edwin M. Martin, June 13, 1962. Mexico and the Alliance for Progress. Confidential. 6 pp. DOS, CF, 712.00/6–1362.
193 Memorandum of conversation, June 29, 1962, between President Kennedy, President Lopez Mateos, and Minister Tello. Flow of private capital. Confidential. 2 pp. DOS, Presidential Memoranda of Conversation: Lot 66 D 149.
194 Memorandum of conversation, June 29, 1962, between President Kennedy, President Lopez Mateos, and Foreign Minister Tello. Salinity problem. Confidential. 2 pp. DOS, Presidential Memoranda of Conversation: Lot 66 D 149.
195 Memorandum of conversation, June 29, 1962, between President Kennedy, President Lopez Mateos and Foreign Minister Tello. Communism in Latin America. Secret. 3 pp. DOS, Presidential Memoranda of Conversation: Lot 66 D 149.
196 Memorandum of conversation, June 30, 1962, between President Kennedy, President Lopez Mateos, and Foreign Minister Tello. Salinity problem on the lower Colorado River and other problems. Confidential. 2 pp. DOS, CF, 611.12/6–3062.
197 Memorandum from Brubeck to McGeorge Bundy, July 10, 1962. Status of salinity problem on lower Colorado River and Chamizal dispute. Confidential. 3 pp. Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Countries Series, Mexico, General, June to September, 1962.
198 Memorandum from Brubeck to McGeorge Bundy, December 14, 1962. Sale of minesweepers to Mexico. Confidential. 2 pp. DOS, CF, 712.5621/12–1462.
199 Memorandum from Brubeck to McGeorge Bundy, January 11, 1963. Status report on negotiations for settlement of Chamizal dispute. Confidential. 2 pp. DOS, CF, 611.1231/1–1163.
200 Memorandum of conversation, February 15, 1963, between Ambassador Carrillo Flores and Robert M. Sayre. Current bilateral problems between the United States and Mexico. Confidential. 4 pp. DOS, CF, POL 33–1 MEX–US.
201 Memorandum from Brubeck to Dungan, February 27, 1963. Status report on Chamizal negotiations. Confidential. 3 pp. DOS, CF, POL 32–1 MEX–US.
202 Memorandum of conversation, February 28, 1963, between President Kennedy and Ambassador Carrillo Flores. Salinity problem on lower Colorado River and transit of Latin Americans through Mexico. Confidential. 2 pp. Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Countries Series, Mexico, General, March–June 1963.
203 Telegram 2494 to Mexico City, March 6, 1963. President’s response to news conference question on Chamizal. Unclassified. 1 p. DOS, CF, POL 32–1 MEX–US.
204 Memorandum from Brubeck to McGeorge Bundy, March 29, 1963. Solution of the salinity problem on the lower Colorado River; recommendations of the DOS. Confidential. 6 pp. DOS, CF, POL 32–1 MEX–US.
205 Memorandum of conversation, April 18, 1963, between Ambassador Carrillo Flores and Sayre. Salinity problem on lower Colorado River. Confidential. 2 pp. DOS, CF, POL 33–1 MEX–US.
206 Memorandum from Edwin Martin to Acting Secretary Ball, May 22, 1963. Settlement of the Chamizal dispute. Confidential. 3 pp. DOS, CF, POL 32–1 MEX–US.
207 Memorandum of conversation, May 23, 1963, between Ball and Ambassador Carrillo Flores. Salinity problem on lower Colorado River. Confidential. 2 pp. DOS, CF, POL 33–1 MEX–US.
208 Memorandum from George Ball to President Kennedy, May 24, 1963. Settlement of the Chamizal dispute. Confidential. 3 pp. DOS, CF, POL 32–1 MEX–US.
209 Memorandum from Edwin Martin to Chayes, June 20, 1963. Salinity problem on lower Colorado River. Confidential. 2 pp. DOS, CF, POL 32–1 MEX–US.
210 Telegram 504 from Mexico City, August 21, 1963. Salinity problem on lower Colorado River. Confidential. 4 pp. DOS, CF, POL 33–1 MEX–US.
211 Telegram 508 to Mexico City, September 5, 1963. Transmits September 5 memorandum of conversation between Rusk and Ambassador Carrillo Flores re Chamizal dispute; salinity problem; Cuba; President Lopez Mateos’ trip to Europe. Confidential. 4 pp. DOS, CF, POL 33–1 MEX–US.
212 Memorandum of conversation, October 11, 1963, among Rusk, Udall, and other U.S. officials. Colorado River salinity problem. Limited Official Use. 4 pp. DOS, CF, POL 33–1 MEX–US.
Venezuela
213 Memorandum of conversation, March 31, 1961, between Foreign Minister Falcon Briceno and Thomas C. Mann, and other U.S. and Venezuelan officials. Venezuela’s urgent need for financial assistance. Confidential. 2 pp. DOS, CF, 731.5–MSP/3–3161.
214 Memorandum of conversation, May 5, 1961, between Perez Guerrero and Bowles and other U.S. and Venezuelan officials. Request by the Special Financial Mission from Venezuela for U.S. assistance with its economic development program. Official Use Only. 2 pp. DOS, Secretary’s Memoranda of Conversation: Lot 65 D 331.
215 Memorandum of conversation, June 22, 1961, between President of the Chamber of Deputies Caldera, Ambassador Mayobre and Rusk and Ingersoll. Political situation in Venezuela. Official Use Only. 2 pp. DOS, CF, 731.00/6–2261.
216 Memorandum from Battle to Swank, October 16, 1961. Transmits memoranda of conversation, between Rusk and Foreign Minister Salcon-Briceño. Perez Jimenez extradition case; Cuban Problem. Confidential. 4 pp. DOS, Secretary’s Memoranda of Conversation: Lot 65 D 331.
217 National Intelligence Estimate No. 89–61, November 21, 1961. “The Situation in Venezuela.” Secret. 3 pp. CIA Files: Job 79–R01012A, ODDI Registry.
218 Memorandum of conversation, December 16, 1961, between President Kennedy and President Betancourt and other U.S. and Venezuelan officials. Community development–housing/slum clearance project. Limited Official Use. 3 pp. DOS, Presidential Memoranda of Conversation: Lot 66 D 149.
219 Memorandum of conversation, December 16, 1961, between President Kennedy and President Betancourt and other U.S. and Venezuelan officials. Oil imports problem. Limited Official Use. 2 pp. DOS, Presidential Memoranda of Conversation: Lot 66 D 149.
220 Memorandum of conversation, December 16, 1961, between President Kennedy and President Betancourt and other U.S. and Venezuelan officials. Military assistance. Secret. 3 pp. DOS, Presidential Memoranda of Conversation: Lot 66 D 149.
221 Memorandum of conversation, December 16, 1961, between President Kennedy and President Betancourt and other U.S. and Venezuelan officials. Refinancing Venezuelan external debt. Limited Official Use. 2 pp. DOS, Presidential Memoranda of Conversation: Lot 66 D 149.
222 Memorandum from Hilsman to Edwin M. Martin, May 29, 1963. Venezuela and the Alliance for Progress. Confidential. 8 pp. Kennedy Library, National Security Files, William H. Brubeck Series, Venezuela, 1961–1962.
223 Memorandum of conversation, August 30, 1962, between President Kennedy and Minister of Defense Briceñ and other U.S. and Venezuelan officials. Venezuelan defense requirements. Confidential. 3 pp. WNRC, RG 330, OASD/ISA Files: FRC 65 A 3501, Venezuela, 1962, 000.1–381.
224 Memorandum of conversation, August 30, 1962, between President Kennedy and Minister of Defense Briceño and other U.S. and Venezuelan officials. Smuggling of arms into Venezuela. Confidential. 2 pp. WNRC, RG 330, OASD/ISA Files: FRC 65 A 3501, Venezuela, 1962, 000.1–381.
225 Memorandum from Clint E. Smith to the Latin American Policy Committee, September 21, 1962. Plan of action for Venezuela to March 2, 1964. Secret. 8 pp. DOS, CF, 611.31/9–2162.
226 Memorandum of conversation, February 19, 1963, between President Kennedy and President Bentancourt and other U.S. and Venezuelan officials. Petroleum issues. Confidential. 5 pp. Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Countries Series, Venezuela, March–May 1963.
227 Memorandum of conversation, February 19, 1963, between President Kennedy and President Bentancourt and other U.S. and Venezuelan officials. Balance of payments. Confidential. 3 pp. Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Countries Series, Venezuela, March–May 1963.
228 Memorandum of conversation, February 20, 1963, between President Kennedy and President Bentancourt and other U.S. and Venezuelan officials. Flight of capital from Venezuela. Confidential. 2 pp. Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Countries Series, Venezuela, March–May 1963.
229 Circular airgram CA–10071 from Moscow, March 18, 1963. Cuban propaganda and subversive activities in Venezuela. Confidential. 2 pp. Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Countries Series, Venezuela, March–May 1963.
230 Memorandum from Gorden Chase to McGeorge Bundy, April 30, 1963. Highlights of General Lansdale’s report on Communist insurgency in Venezuela. Secret. 4 pp. Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Countries Series, Venezuela, March–May 1963.
231 Telegram 446 to Caracas, November 21, 1963. President Betancourt’s briefing of LA chiefs on Cuban arms cache. Top Secret. 6 pp. Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Countries Series, Venezuela, October–November 1963.
Cuba
November–December 1960
232 Briefing papers used to brief President-elect Kennedy, November 18. Covert action program to replace Castro government. Secret. 6 pp. CIA, DDO/DDP Files: Job 64–00352R, Box 4, US Govt–President, Memoranda, Letters, Reports re CIA Relations with President and Cabinet.
233 Memorandum from Joseph W. Scott to Livingston Merchant, December 6. Transmits memorandum recommending a program of covert action to remove the Castro regime. Top Secret. 9 pp. DOS, INR/IL Historical Files, Cuba Program, Nov. 1960–Jan. 20, 1961.
234 Notes of a Special Group meeting, December 29. Overall plan for covert actions in Cuba. Secret. 2 pp. CIA, DDO/LA/COG Files: Job 82–00679R, Box 3, Special Group Meetings—Cuba.
January 1961
235 Paper prepared in the CIA, January 1961. Mission and concept of operation for action against Cuba. Secret. 2 pp. CIA, DDO/LA/COG Files: Job 82–00679R, Box 3, Papers Furnished the Green Committee.
236 Briefing paper for Secretary of State-designate Rusk, January 1961. Presidentially authorized program to replace current Cuban Government with one suited to democratic ideals of Cuban people and compatible with long-range U.S. interests. Secret. 28 pp. CIA, DDO/DDP Files: Job 78–01450R, Box 5, Area Activity—Cuba Task Force.
237 Memorandum from C. Tracy Barnes to McCone, January 2. Material for January 3 policy meeting on Cuba. Secret. 9 pp. CIA, DDO/DDP Files: Job 67–01083R, Box 1, C.T. Barnes—Chrono, Jan–Jul 1961.
238 Memorandum from Barnes to the Special Assistant to the Under Secretary for Political Affairs, January 17. Joint Planning Committee on Cuba. Secret. 3 pp. DOS, INR/IL Historical Files, Cuba Program, Nov 1960–Jan 29, 1961.
239 Memorandum from Ambassador Willauer to Merchant, January 18. December 6 plan to overthrow the Castro regime. Secret. 3 pp. DOS, INR/IL Historical Files, Cuba Program, Nov 1960–Jan 20, 1961.
240 Memorandum from Ambassador Willauer to Rusk, January 27. Recommendations from meeting on the Task Force on Cuba. Top Secret. 2 pp. DOS, INR/IL Historical Files, Cuba Program, Jan 21, 1961.
241 Memorandum for the record, January 30. Briefing on strike force in Cuba, tactical plan for its use, and intelligence on the target. Secret. 1 p. CIA Files: Job 85–00664R, Box 3, Vol 10, Chpts 5 & 6.
February 1961
242 Memorandum from Chester L. Cooper to the US. Intelligence Board, February 11. Transmits a memorandum from Abbot Smith to Allan Dulles on probable international reactions to certain U.S. courses of action against the Castro regime. Top Secret. 12 pp. CIA, DCI (McCone) Files: Job 80–B01285A, General Maxwell Taylor Committee on Cuba, 28 Jan–21 May 1961.
243 Memorandum from Thomas C. Mann to Rusk, February 16. Proposed transfer of Cuban trainees from Panama Canal Zone to the United States. Secret. 1 p. DOS, INR/IL Historical Files, Cuba Program, Jan 21, 1961—.
March 1961
244 Memorandum from Barnes to the Deputy Director (Plans), March 1. Courses to take in immediate future in the Cuba project. Secret. 3 pp. CIA, DDO, DDP Files: Job 67–01083R, Box 1, C.T. Barnes—Chrono, Jan–Jul 1961.
245 Notes of a Special Group meeting, March 2. Guatemala involvement in Cuba project. Secret. 1 p. CIA, DDO/LA/COG Files: Job 82–00679R, Box 3, Special Group Mtgs—Cuba.
246 Notes of a special Group meeting, March 8. Operational developments during the past week on the Cuba project. Secret. 1 p. CIA, DDO/LA/COG Files: Job 82–00679R, Box 3, Special Group Mtgs—Cuba.
247 Memorandum from Barnes to Chief, WH–4, March 10. Transmits a checklist prepared by DCI on the Cuba project. Secret. 5 pp. CIA, DDO/DDP Files; Job 67–01083R, Box 1, C.T. Barnes—Chrono, Jan–Jul 1961.
248 Memorandum prepared by Barnes, March 16. Reasons to pursue the “Z” plan versus the original “E” plan. Secret. 2 pp. CIA, DDO/DDP Files: Job 67–01083R, Box 1, C.T. Barnes—Chrono, Jan–Jul 1961.
249 Memorandum from Barnes to Chief, WH–4, March 21. Checklist of points raised by DCI on Cuba project. Secret. 2 pp. CIA, DDO/DDP Files: Job 67–01083R, Box 1, C.T. Barnes—Chrono, Jan–Jul 1961.
250 Information report No. TDCS–3/469,582, March 27. Status report on opposition groups in Escambray region of Las Villas province. Secret. 2 pp. DOS, INR/IL Historical Files, Cuba, Jan 1961–.
April 1961
251 Telegram 3811 to the CIA from Agency personnel in Nicaragua, April 16. Strategic targets on D-day and timing of missions. Top Secret. 1 p. CIA Files: Job 85–00664R, Box 4, Vol. I.
252 Telegram 4681 from CIA to Balgar, April 17. Instructions for ships participating in Bay of Pigs operation. Secret. 1 p. CIA, DDO/LA/COG Files: Job 82–00679R, Box 3, Gen Maxwell Taylor, Green Study Group, Vol II.
253 Telegram 4292 to CIA from Agency personnel in Nicaragua, April 18. Report of unsuccessful attacks; request for approval later attack and use of contract crews. Top Secret. 1 p. CIA Files: Job 85–00664R, Box 4, Vol I.
254 Telegram 7123 from CIA to Agency personnel in Nicaragua, April 18. Approval of use of cargo aircraft to deliver napalm bombs and beach resupply schedule. Top Secret. 1 p. CIA Files: Job 85–00664R, Box 4, Vol I.
255 Telegram 4455 from Agency personnel in Nicaragua to CIA, April 19. B–26 bombing schedule. Top Secret. 1 p. CIA Files: Job 85–00664R, Box 4, Vol I.
256 Telegram 7237 from CIA to Agency personnel in Nicaragua, April 19. Navy air support and cover granted for 1 hour. Top Secret. 1 p. CIA, DDO/LA/COG Files: Job 82–00679R, Box 3, Gen Maxwell Taylor, Green Study Group, Vol II.
257 Telegram 7238 from CIA to Agency personnel in Nicaragua, April 19. Message to brigade re U.S. logistic support. Secret. 1 p. CIA/DDO/LA/COG Files: Job 82–00679R, Box 3, Gen Maxwell Taylor, Green Study Group, Vol II.
258 Notes by General Eisenhower of April 22 meeting with President Kennedy. Failure of Bay of Pigs operation. Secret. 8 pp. Eisenhower Library, Post-Presidential Papers, 1961–69, Augusta-Walter Reed Series, Cuba (2), Box 1.
259 Chronology of Bay of Pigs operation from January 1960 to April 19, 1961, dated April 23. Top Secret. 12 pp. CIA, DDO/LA/COG Files: Job 82–00679R, Box 3, Papers Furnished the Green Committee.
May 1961
260 Memorandum from Jacob D. Esterline to the Chief, WH/4/PM, May 2. Straightening out dates of strike force concept for the Taylor Committee. Secret. 2 pp. CIA Files: Job 85–00664R, Box 2, vol III, Part III.
261 CIA memorandum, May 3. Detailed statement of the circumstances surrounding the cancellation of the D-day air strike. Secret. 3 pp. CIA, DDO/LA/COG Files: Job 82–00679R, Box 3, Papers Furnished the Green Committee.
262 Memorandum from C. Tracy Barnes to the Deputy Director (Plans), May 8. Propaganda, paramilitary, political, intelligence and budget actions to be taken resulting from Cuban invasion. Secret. 2 pp. CIA, DDO/DDP Files: Job 67–01083R, Box 1, C.T. Barnes—Chrono, Jan–Jul 1961.
263 Memorandum, May 24. Special Group consideration of the strike force concept. Secret. 12 pp. CIA, DDO/LA/COG Files: Job 82–99679R, Box 3, Gen Maxwell Taylor, Green Study Group, Vol II.
264 Memorandum for the record, May 26. Post D-day supply drops review. Secret. 2 pp. CIA Files: Job 85–00664R, Box 4, Vol I.
June 1961
265 Memorandum from Allen Dulles to General Taylor, June 1. Summary of November 18, 1960, briefing of President-elect Kennedy on planned covert actions in Cuba. No classification marking. CIA, DCI (Dulles) Files: Job 80–B01285A, General Maxwell Taylor committee on Cuba, 28 Jan–21 May 1961.
266 Intelligence Note from Hilsman to Rusk, June 26. “Implications of Delivery of Soviet MIG Aircraft to Cuba.” Secret. 3 pp. DOS, INR/IL Historical Files, Cuba, May 1961–.
July 1961
267 Memorandum from C. Tracy Barnes to the Chief, Covert Action Staff, July 3. Possible funding of Cuban Revolutionary Council. Secret. 2 pp. CIA, DDO/DDP Files: Job 67–01083R, Box 1, C.T. Barnes—Chrono, Jan–Jul 1961.
268 Draft memorandum for the files, July 17. Salient points of Woodward’s July 14 report to Scott on a July 12 meeting at the White House. Secret. 1 p. DOS, INR/IL Historical Files, Cuba Program, Jan 21, 1961—.
269 Memorandum from Woodward to Bowles, July 20. Transmits memorandum for the Special Group on the program of covert action directed at the Castro regime. Secret. 12 pp. DOS, INR/IL Historical Files, S.G. 2, July 20, 1961.
270 Memorandum from Woodward to Johnson, July 26. Transmits a memorandum for the Special Group on internal action operations against Cuba. Secret. 8 pp. CIA, DDO/DDP Files: Job 67–01083R, Box 1, C.T. Barnes—Chrono, Jan–Jul 1961.
August 1961
271 Memorandum from Coerr to Johnson, August 2. Transmits a memorandum for the Special Group on program of covert action directed at the Castro regime. Secret. 13 pp. DOS, INR/IL Historical Files, S.G. 4, August 3, 1961.
September 1961
272 Memorandum, September 6. Report on Castro’s instructions to Dorticos re contact with American Embassy in Belgrade during Belgrade Conference. Secret. 1 p. DOS, INR/IL Historical files, Cuba, August 1961–.
273 Memorandum for the record, September 8. Meeting among Ball, Woodward, Bissell, Goodwin, et al., re policy with respect to the Cuban Revolutionary Council. Secret. 1 p. CIA, DDO/DDP Files: Job 78–01450R, Box 5, Area Activity—Cuba.
October 1961
273A Survey Report by CIA Inspector General Kirkpatrick, October 1961. Survey of the Cuban Operation with Annexes. 216 pp. Top Secret. CIA, DCI Files, History Staff Files, Job 85–00664R.
274 Memorandum from C. Tracy Barnes to Chief, WH–4, October 6. Confirmation of requests re Cuba. Secret. 1 p. CIA, DDO/DDP Files: Job 78–01450R, Box 1, Area Activity–Western Hemisphere–Cuba.
275 Memorandum to Park F. Wollam, October 6. Transmits paper entitled “What Would Happen If Castro Died?” Secret. 8 pp. CIA, DDO/DDP Files: Job 73–00853R, Box 1, WH Division Liaison with Department of State.
276 Memorandum for the Special Group, October 12. Cuban program report. Secret. 12 pp. DOS, INR/IL Historical Files, S.G. 15, October 20, 1961.
November 1961
277 Memorandum, November 4. Recommendations on subsequent actions in Cuban operation. Secret. 3 pp. CIA, DDO/DDP Files: Job 78–01450R, Box 5, Area Activity—Cuba.
278 Notes on conversation, November 9, between President Kennedy and Tad Sulz. Sulz’ visit to Cuba and meeting with Castro; assassination of Castro. Top Secret. 1 p. NARA, RG 233, JFK Collection.
278A Memorandum from CIA Inspector General Kirkpatrick to CIA Director Dulles, November 24. Inspector General’s survey of the Cuban operation. 2 pp. Top Secret. CIA, DCI Files, History Staff Files: Job 85–00664R.
December 1961
278B Memorandum from CIA Inspector General Kirkpatrick to CIA Director McCone, December 1. Inspector General’s survey of the Cuban operation. 1 p. Top Secret. CIA, DCI Files, History Staff Files: Job 85–00664R.
278C Memorandum prepared by CIA Deputy Director Cabell, December 15. Inspector General’s survey of the Cuban operation. 2 pp. Top Secret. CIA, DCI Files, History Staff Files: Job 85–00664R.
January 1962
278D Analysis by CIA Deputy Director for Plans Bissell, January 18. Report on the Cuban operation. 188 pp. Top Secret. CIA, DCI Files, History Staff Files: Job 85–00664R.
278E Letter from CIA Director McCone to President of the President’s Foreign Intelligency Advisory Board Killian, January 19. Forwards Kirkpatrick’s survey of the Cuban operation and comments of other CIA officials. 1 p. Top Secret. CIA, DCI Files, History Staff Files: Job 85–00664R.
278F Memorandum from CIA Assistant Deputy Director for Plans Barnes to Deputy Director for Plans Bissell, January 19. Survey of the Cuban operation. 5 pp. Secret; Eyes Only. CIA, DCI Files, History Staff Files: Job 85–00664R.
278G Memorandum from CIA Inspector General Kirkpatrick to Assistant Deputy Director for Plans Barnes, January 22. Response to Barnes’ January 19 memorandum commenting on Kirkpatrick’s survey of the Cuban operation. 2 pp. Secret. CIA, DCI Files, History Staff Files: Job 85–00664R.
278H Memorandum from the staff officers of the CIA Office of the Inspector General to CIA Inspector General Kirkpatrick, January 26. Kirkpatrick’s Cuban survey and the Deputy Directory of Plans analysis of the Cuban operation. 2 pp. Secret. CIA, DCI Files, History Staff Files: Job 85–00664R.
278I Memorandum from CIA Deputy Director for Plans Bissell to CIA Director McCone, January 27. Barnes memorandum on the IG Survey of the Cuban operation. 1 p. Secret; Eyes Only. CIA, DCI Files, History Staff Files: Job 85–00664R.
February 1962
278J Memorandum from Allen W. Dulles to CIA Director McCone, February 15. IG’s survey of the Cuban operation. 3 pp. Top Secret. CIA, DCI Files, History Staff Files: Job 85–00664R.
278K Letter from CIA Director McCone to Allen W. Dulles, February 19. Survey of the Cuban operation. 1 p. Secret. CIA, DCI Files, History Staff Files: Job 85–00664R.
279 Program review by Brigadier General Lansdale, February 20. “The Cuba Project.” Top Secret. 26 pp. Kennedy Library, NSF, Meetings and Memoranda Series, Special Group (Augmented), Operation Mongoose, 2/62–4/62.
March 1962
280 Memorandum from General Lansdale to the Special Group (Augmented), March 13, 1962. Institutional planning for Operation Mongoose. Top Secret. 15 pp. DOS, S/S Files: Lot 65 D 482, Mongoose.
281 Memorandum from Barnes to Dulles, March 13. Cuban operation, July–September 1960. Secret. 4 pp. CIA, DDO/DDP Files: Job 67–01083R, Box 1, C.T. Barnes—Chrono, Jan–June 1962.
282 McCone’s notes for discussion with Helms and Harvey, March 16. Operation Mongoose. Secret. 2 pp. CIA, DCI (McCone) Files: Job 80–B01285A, Box 2, Memo for the Record, 29 November 1961–5 April 1962.
April 1962
283 Memorandum of discussion between Rusk and McCone, April 10. Rusk report on confidential discussion with Brazilian Foreign Minister Dantas concerning Cuba. Secret. 1 p. CIA, DCI (McCone) Files: Job 80–B01285A, Box 2, Memo for the Record, 7 April–21 August 1962.
May 1962
284 Memorandum for the record, May 17. Review of Operation Mongoose. Secret. 1 p. CIA, DCI (McCone) Files: Job 91–00741R, Box 1, Mongoose Papers.
June 1962
285 Memorandum for the record, June 25. Special Group (Augmented) decision on new SNIE on Cuba. Secret. 1 p. CIA, DCI (McCone) Files: Job 91–00741R, Box 1, Mongoose Papers.
July 1962
286 Notes of Special Group (Augmented) meeting, July 12. Operation Mongoose. Secret. 1 p. CIA, DCI (McCone) Files: Job 91–00741R, Box 1, Mongoose Papers.
287 Memorandum for the record, July 20. Review of Operation Mongoose. Secret. 2 pp. CIA, DCI (McCone) Files: Job 80–B01285A, Box 6, DCI Meetings with the President, 1 December 1961–30 June 1962.
August 1962
288 National Intelligence Estimate No. 85–2–62, August 1. “The Situation and Prospects in Cuba.” Secret. 13 pp. WNRC, RG 330, OASD(C) A Files: FRC 71 A 2896, McNamara Briefing Notebook, 12 Jan 63.
289 Memorandum from William Harvey to McCone, August 8, with attached Operation Plan. Operation Mongoose future course of action. Top Secret. 19 pp. CIA Files: Job 84–00499R, Box 1, HS/HC 841, 7 Aug 62–15 Aug 62.
290 Memorandum from Harvey to Carter, August 14. Operation Mongoose—assassination of Fidel Castro. Secret. 2 pp. CIA, DCI (McCone) Files: Job 91–00741R, Box 1, Mongoose Papers.
September 1962
291 Telegram 72756 from McCone, September 4. Soviet military assistance to Cuba confirmed. Top Secret. 2 pp. CIA, DCI (McCone) Files: Job 80–B01285A, Box 4, DCI–DDCI Cables—Cuba, 4 Sept–21 Sept 1962.
292 Telegram 73741 from McCone, September 6. Confirmation of nine SAM sites in Cuba; Latin American Ambassadors asked to convene meeting of OAS Foreign Ministers to discuss Cuban developments. Top Secret. 1 p. CIA, DCI (McCone) Files: Job 80–B01285A, Box 4, DCI–DDCI Cables—Cuba, 4 Sept–21 Sept 1962.
293 Telegram 18314 to McCone, September 7. Support for frequent reconnaissance missions; develop joint policies for action in Cuba with selected Caribbean and South American states. Top Secret. 2 pp. CIA Files: Job 80–B1676R, Box 17, Mongoose, Cuban Reconnaissance/Overflights.
294 Telegram 74587 from McCone, September 8. Twelve SAMs confirmed and MIG–21 cited. Top Secret. 1 p. CIA, DCI (McCone) Files: Job 80-B01285A, Box 4, DCI–DDCI Cables—Cuba, 4 Sept–21 Sept 1962.
295 Telegram 19372 to McCone, September 10. Appearance of secrecy measures being deployed in Cuba to cover Soviet offensive capability. Top Secret. 1 p. CIA: Job 80–B1676R, Box 17, Mongoose, Cuban Reconnaissance/Overflights.
296 Carter diary entry, September 10. Intelligence objectives behind overflights of Cuba. No classification marking. 1 p. CIA Files: Job 80–B1676R, Box 17, Walter Elder Recop.
297 Telegram 75341 from McCone, September 11. Exile group attacks two outward bound cargo ships from Cuba; BNE statement re Soviet motivations for MRBM installation. Top Secret. 2 pp. CIA, DCI (McCone) Files: Job 80–B01285A, Box 4, DCI–DDCI Cables—Cuba, 4 Sept–21 Sept 1962.
298 Telegram 21493 to McCone, September 13. Release of exiled Cuban prisoners; humanitarian support for Cuba; installation of defensive equipment. Top Secret. 2 pp. CIA Files: Job 80–B1676R, Box 17, Mongoose, Cuban Reconnaissance/Overflights.
299 Carter diary entry, September 14. Special Group (Augmented) meeting on low-level reconnaissance over Cuba. No classification marking. 1 p. CIA Files: Job 91–00741R, Box 1, Mongoose Papers.
300 Telegram 23209 to McCone, September 16. Soviet Cuban buildup including possible MRBMs. Top Secret. 2 pp. CIA, DCI (McCone) Files: Job 80–B01285A, Box 4, DCI–DDCI Cables—Cuba, 4 Sept–21 Sept 1962.
301 Telegram 77871 from McCone, September 18. Review of SNIE 85–3 regarding Soviet buildup in Cuba. Secret. 2 pp. CIA Files: Job 80B1676R, Box 17, Mongoose, Cuban Reconnaissance/Overflights.
302 Telegram 78480 from McCone, September 19. Transmits conclusions of SNIE approved by USIB on September 19. Top Secret. 4 pp. CIA, DCI (McCone) Files: Job 80–B01285A, Box 4, DCI–DDCI Cables—Cuba, 4 Sept–21 Sept 1962.
303 Telegram 25591 to McCone, September 20. Comments on telegram 78480 transmitting SNIE conclusions. Top Secret. 1 p. CIA Files: Job 80–B1676R, Box 17, Mongoose, Cuban Reconnaissance/Overflights.
304 Memorandum for the file, September 24. Discussion with the Attorney General on proposed Donovan negotiations for release of Cuban exile prisoners held by Castro. Secret. 1 p. CIA, DCI (McCone) Files: Job 80–B01285A, Box 2, Memo for the Record, 24 Sept–31 Dec 1962.
305 Memorandum of meeting with the President, September 25. Proposed Donovan negotiations for release of Cuban exile prisoners held by Castro. Secret. 2 pp. CIA, DCI (McCone) Files: Job 80–B01285A, Box 2, Memo for the Record, 24 Sept–31 Dec 1962.
306 Memorandum of conversation between McCone and Eisenhower, September 26. Proposed Donovan project. Secret. 2 pp. CIA, DCI (McCone) Files: Job 80–B01285A, Box 2, Memo for the Record, 24 Sept–31 Dec 1962.
307 Notes of the Special Group (Augmented) meeting, September 27. Mongoose balloon plan; Rostow paper on Cuba. Secret. 1 p. CIA Files: Job 91–00741R, Box 1, Mongoose Papers.
308 Memorandum of telephone conversation between Donovan and McCone, September 29. Plans for Donovan mission to Cuba to gain release of Cuban exile prisoners. Secret. 3 pp. CIA, DCI (McCone) Files: Job 80–B01285A, Box 2, Memo for the Record, 24 Sept–31 Dec 1962.
October 1962
309 Memorandum for the record, October 2. Results of Gilpatric meeting at the White House on Cuban trade. Secret. 2 pp. WNRC, RG 330, OASD/ISA Files: FRC 65 A 3501, Cuba, 1962, 000.1–092.
310 Memorandum of conversation among Foreign Ministers of the American Republics, October 2. Communist bases in Cuba. Confidential. 7 pp. DOS, Secretary’s Memoranda of Conversation: Lot 65 D 330.
311 Memorandum of conversation among Foreign Ministers of the American Republics, October 2. Communism in the Western Hemisphere. Confidential. 8 pp. DOS, Secretary’s Memoranda of Conversation: Lot 65 D 330.
312 Memorandum of conversation among Foreign Ministers of the American Republics, October 3. Communist infiltration in Cuba. Confidential. 6 pp. DOS, Secretary’s Memoranda of Conversation: Lot 65 D 330.
313 Memorandum of conversation among Foreign Ministers of the American Republics, October 3. Communist infiltration in Cuba. Confidential. 8 pp. DOS, Secretary’s Memoranda of Conversation: Lot 65 D 330.
314 Memorandum from Sloan to Gilpatric, October 8. Release of Cuban prisoners. Top Secret. 1 p. WNRC, RG 330, OASD/ISA files: FRC 65 A 3591, Cuba 1962, 00.1 (383.6 Cuba).
315 Summary memorandum of discussions with Congressional leaders, October 8. Donovan project. Secret. 2 pp. CIA, DCI (McCone) Files: Job 80—B01285A, Memos for the Record, 24 Sept–31 Dec 1962.
316 Memorandum for the record, October 9. Summaries of meetings with the President and Vice President on the Donovan project. Secret. 1 p. CIA, DCI (McCone) Files: Job 80–B01285A, Meetings with the President, 1 July 1962–31 December 1962.
317 Memorandum from McGeorge Bundy to the Deputy Secretary of Defense and Acting DCI Carter, October 13. Bundy’s view of situation involving Donovan project and further responsibilities therefor. Top Secret. 1 p. CIA Files: Job 80–B1676R, Walter Elder, Recop.
318 Notes from transcripts of JCS meeting, October 15. Contingency planning for Cuba. Secret. 3 pp. DOD, Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Office of Joint History.
319 Memorandum for the record by General Carter, October 17. Summary of October 16 NSC meeting with the President re latest U–2 photography indicating deployment of medium-range ballistic missiles in Cuba. Top Secret. 3 pp. CIA Files: Job 80–B1676R, Walter Elder, Recop.
320 Notes from transcripts of JCS meeting, October 16. Medium-range ballistic missiles in Cuba. Secret. 5 pp. DOD, Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Office of Joint History.
321 Memorandum from Carter to the Special Group (Augmented), October 16. Operation Mongoose/Sabotage Proposals. Secret. 2 pp. CIA Files: Job 80–B1676R, Walter Elder, Recop.
322 Memorandum for the record, October 16. Meeting at the White House on Soviet MRBMs in Cuba. Top Secret. 4 pp. NDU, Taylor Papers, Memos for the Record.
323 Memorandum of conversation between Carter and Hilsman, October 16. Failure of U.S. intelligence (with the exception of McCone) to predict development of Soviet missiles in Cuba. No classification marking. 2 pp. CIA Files: Job 80–B1676R, Walter Elder, Recop.
324 Paper prepared by Sorensen, October 16. Questions U.S. should be prepared to answer in case Soviet missiles in Cuba cause the United States to initiate an armed attack that might lead to nuclear war. Top Secret. 2 pp. Kennedy Library, Sorensen Papers, Classified Subject Files, 1961–64, Cuba, General, 1962.
325 Memorandum from to the President, undated. Outlines Dillon’s views on need to eliminate offensive weapons from Cuba and course of action to do so. Top Secret. 3 pp. Kennedy Library, NSF, Countries Series, Cuba, General, vol. III.
326 Notes from transcripts of JCS meeting, October 17. Five courses of action proposed at White House meeting evening of October 16. Secret. 3 pp. DOD, Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Office of Joint History.
327 Gilpatric’s handwritten notes of meeting, October 17. Preferred course of action. Top Secret. 1 p. WNRC, RG 330, OASD (C) A Files: FRC 71 A 2896, RLG’s Notes re Cuba.
328 Gilpatric’s handwritten notes of meeting, October 17. U.S. position on missiles in Cuba. Top Secret. 1 p. WNRC, RG 330, OASD (C) A Files: FRC 71 A 2896, RLG’s Notes re Cuba.
329 Memorandum for the file, October 17. Conversation between McCone and former President Eisenhower on Cuban developments. Secret. 2 pp. CIA, DCI (McCone) Files: Job 80–B01285A, Memos for the Record, 24 Sept–31 Dec 1962.
330 First State Strategic Paper, undated. Possible courses of action in Cuba. Top Secret. 14 pp. WNRC, RG 330, OASD (C) A Files: FRC 71 A 2896, Historical, Cuba, October 1962.
331 Notes from transcripts of JCS meeting, October 18. Courses of action in Cuba. Secret. 4 pp. DOD, Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Office of Joint History.
332 Standing Committee Paper, undated. Plan I—Limited one-time Strike against MRBM sites. Top Secret. 10 pp. Kennedy Library, Sorensen Papers, Classified Subject Files, 1961–64, Cuba—Subjects, General and Historical Information 8/31/62–10/19/62.
333 Standing Committee Paper, undated. Option II—Blockade. Top Secret. 6 pp. Kennedy Library, Sorensen Papers, Classified Subjects Files 1961–64, Cuba—Subjects, Standing Committee 9/62–10/62.
334 Standing Committee Paper, October 18. Option III—Invasion. Top Secret. 9 pp. WNRC, RG 330, OASD (C) A Files: FRC 71 A 2896, Nitze Files: Black Book, Cuba, Vol. I.
335 Memorandum by McCone, October 18. Problems the USIB should address at next meeting on possible courses of action in Cuba. Top Secret. 2 pp. CIA, Job 84–00499R, Box 1, HS/HC 850B, Vol. II.
336 Joint Evaluation prepared by the Guided Missile and Astronautics Intelligence Committee, Joint Atomic Energy Intelligence Committee, and National Photographic Interpretation Center, October 18. Soviet missile threat in Cuba. Top Secret. 5 pp. CIA Files: Job 80–R01386R, O/D/NFAC, Box 1, Cuba (5 Sept–19 Oct 1962).
337 Notes from transcripts of JCS meetings, October 19. CJCS summarized previous evening’s meeting at the White House on reaction to photographic pictures of Cuban missile sites in Cuba; JCS position for meeting with the President; debrief on morning meeting at the State Department. Secret. 4 pp. DOD, Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Office of Joint History.
338 Memorandum from McCone to USIB members, October 19. Transmits probable decision among principals to initiate a limited blockade of Cuba. Top Secret. 2 pp. CIA, DCI (McCone) Files: Job 80–B01285A, DCI Meetings with the President, 1 July–31 December 1962.
339 Handwritten notes of meeting made by McCone, October 19. Possible courses of action in Cuba. No classification marking. 4 pp. CIA, DCI (McCone) Files: Job 80–B01285A, DCI Meetings with the President, 1 July–31 December 1962.
340 Memorandum prepared by McCone, October 19. Actions against the Soviet-Cuban military threat. Top Secret. 6 pp. CIA, DCI (McCone) Files: Job 80–B01285A, DCI Meetings with the President, 1 July–31 December 1962.
341 Paper prepared in the White House, October 19. The defense of Berlin if Cuba is blockaded. Top Secret. 2 pp. Kennedy Library, NSF, Countries Series, Cuba, General, 10/15–23/62.
342 Joint Evaluation prepared by Guided Missile and Astronautics Intelligence Committee, Joint Atomic Energy Intelligence Committee, and National Photographic Interpretation Center, October 19. Soviet missile threat in Cuba. Top Secret. 6 pp. CIA Files: Job 80–R01386R, O/D/NFAC, Box 1, Cuba (5 Sept–19 Oct 1962).
343 Notes from transcripts of JCS meetings, October 20. Various courses of action in response to Soviet missiles in Cuba. Secret. 4 pp. DOD, Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Office of Joint History.
344 Supplement 1 to Joint Evaluation prepared by Guided Missile and Astronautics Intelligence Committee, Joint Atomic Energy Intelligence Committee, and National Photographic Interpretation Center, October 20. Soviet missile threat in Cuba. Top Secret. 8 pp. CIA Files: Job 80–R01386R, O/D/NFAC, Box 1, Cuba (20 Oct–22 Oct 1962).
345 Paper, October 20. I—Air Strike Scenario. Top Secret. 3 pp. WNRC, RG 330, OASD (C) A Files: FRC 71 A 2896, Nitze Files: Black Book, Cuba, Vol. I.
346 Memorandum of conversation among the President, Attorney General, Secretary of Defense, General Taylor, McCone, October 21. Possible military courses of action in Cuba. Top Secret. 2 pp. CIA, DCI (McCone) Files: Job 80–B01285A, DCI Meetings with the President, 1 July 1962–31 December 1962.
347 Notes from transcripts of JCS meetings, October 21. Debrief of meetings with the President on possible air strikes against Cuba, President’s speech, and blockade of Cuba. Secret. 3 pp. DOD, Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Office of Joint History.
348 Telegram 6830 from the Joint Chiefs of Staff to Certain Military Commands, October 21. Possible reactions to initiation of blockade operations against Cuba and instructions to review applicable general war plans. Top Secret. 3 pp. Kennedy Library, NSF, Countries Series, Cuba, Cables, 10/16/62–10/21/62.
349 Circular telegram 700 to all Latin American posts, October 21. Instructions for Ambassadors following the President’s nationwide TV statement on Soviet offensive nuclear capability in Cuba. Top Secret. 5 pp. DOS, CF, 737.00/10–2262.
350 Memorandum of discussion between the President and McCone, October 21. Conclusions of McCone’s discussion with former President Eisenhower on military procedures to follow in Cuba. Top Secret. 2 pp. CIA, DCI (McCone) Files: Job 80–B01285A, DCI Meetings with the President, 1 July 1962–31 December 1962.
351 Supplement 2 to Joint Evaluation prepared by Guided Missile and Astronautics Intelligence Committee, Joint Atomic Energy Intelligence Committee, and National Photographic Interpretation Center, October 21. Soviet missile threat in Cuba. Top Secret. 2 pp. CIA Files: Job 80–R01386R, O/D/NFAC, Box 1, Cuba (20 Oct–22 Oct 1962).
352 Memorandum for the record, November 14. Report on Acheson’s mission to Paris, October 22–24. Secret. 21 pp. CIA Files: Job 84–00499R, Box 1, HS/HC 850A, 29 May 72.
353 Excerpt from Ambassador Bruce’s diary, October 21–25. Acheson’s meetings in London. No classification marking. 10 pp. DOS, Bruce Diaries: Lot 64 D 327.
354 Memorandum for the file, October 22. Briefing of Vice President Johnson on October 21. Secret. 1 p. CIA, DCI (McCone) Files: Job 80–B01285A, Memos for the Record, 24 Sept–31 Dec 1962.
355 Memorandum from Rostow to Rusk, October 22. Possible initiatives and courses of action around the world as the Cuban crisis develops. Top Secret. 3 pp. Kennedy Library, Sorensen Papers, Classified Subject Files 1961–64, Cuba—Subjects, General & Historical Information, 10/20/62–10/25/62.
356 Notes from transcripts of JCS meetings, October 22. Briefing by General Carroll (Director DIA) on the MRBM sites in Cuba and U.S. responses to a missile attack. Secret. 3 pp. DOD, Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Office of Joint History.
357 Memorandum for the record, October 22. Daily White House Staff Meeting on October 22 on Cuban crisis. Secret. 2 pp. National Defense University, Taylor Papers, Chairman’s Staff Group, Oct.–Nov. 1962.
358 Telegram 6848 from the JCS to CINCLANT, October 22. Instructions to prepare for the blockade of Cuba. Top Secret. 6 pp. Kennedy Library, NSF, Countries Series, Cuba, Cables, 10/22/62.
359 Circular telegram 706 to selected ARA diplomatic posts, October 22. Transmits text of letter from President to respective chiefs of state about the U.S. response to the Cuban missile crisis. Top Secret. 4 pp. DOS, CF, 737.00/10–2262.
360 Telegram 1199 from Bonn, October 22. Briefing of Adenauer on Cuban crisis. Confidential. 1 p. DOS, CF, 611.3722/1–2261.
361 Memorandum of conversation between Canadian Prime Minister Diefenbaker and Merchant, October 22. Meeting to deliver President’s October 22 letter on Cuba. Secret. 7 pp. DOS, CF, 737.00/11–262.
362 Telegram 221822Z to Supreme Allied Commander, Europe, October 22. Transmits letter from the President to General Norstad explaining U.S. actions in Cuban missile crisis and importance of NATO alliance. Secret. 1 p. DOS, CF, 611.3722/10–2262.
363 Memorandum from Acting Director of the Office of National Estimates Smith to McCone, October 22. Soviet reaction to certain U.S. moves. Top Secret. 2 pp. CIA Files: Job 84–00499R, Box 1, HS/HC 850B, Vol. II.
364 Telegram from White House Situation Room to the Department of State, October 22. Transmits letter from President to Prime Minister Macmillan for Department’s information and action. No classification marking. 2 pp. DOS, S/S Files: Lot 65 D 438, UK–Cuba.
365 Telegram 222308Z from the White House to Rusk, October 22. Transmits text of Macmillan letter to Kennedy re Soviet build up in Cuba to the Department. Top Secret. 2 pp. DOS, CF, 737.56361/10–2262.
366 Supplement 3 to Joint Evaluation prepared by Guided Missile and Astronautics Intelligence Committee, Joint Atomic Energy Intelligence Committee, and National Photographic Interpretation Center, October 22. Soviet missile threat in Cuba. Top Secret. 2 pp. CIA Files: Job 80–R01386R, O/D/NFAC, Box 1, Cuba (20 Oct–22 Oct 1962).
October 23, 1962
367 Circular telegram 726, October 23. Instructions to meet with highest available official to persuade government to which accredited to take actions to prevent Soviet Bloc military equipment from reaching Cuba. Secret. 4 pp. DOS, CF, 737.00/10–2362.
368 Memorandum for the record, October 23. Daily White House staff meeting, Bundy presiding re handling of crisis actions. Secret. 2 pp. NDU, Taylor Papers, Chairman’s Staff Group, Oct.–Nov. 1962.
369 Notes from transcripts of JSC meetings, October 23. Low-level reconnaissance; U.S. reaction to possible U–2 shootdown; blockade of Cuba. Secret. 3 pp. DOD, Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Office of Joint History.
370 Memorandum of meeting of the Executive Committee of the National Security Council, October 23. Intelligence report, blockage, possible military actions, firing on a U–2, air intercept capability, and low-level flights. Top Secret. 3 pp. CIA, DCI (McCone) Files: Job 80–B01265A, DCI Meetings with the President, 1 July 1962–31 December 1962.
371 Memorandum for the file, October 23. Meetings with Senators Russell, Hickenlooper, and Chairman Vinson to notify them of administration policy and get their positions. Top Secret. 2 pp. CIA, DCI (McCone) Files: Job 80–B01265A, DCI Memos for the Record, 24 Sept–31 Dec 1962.
372 Memorandum from Acting Director of the Office of National Estimates Smith to McCone, October 23. Effect on Cuba of a Blockade covering all goods except food and medicines. Top Secret. 3 pp. Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Countries Series, Cuba, Subjects, Intelligence Materials, 10/1/62–11/12/62.
373 List of issues raised at Rostow group meeting, October 23. Strategic guidelines, missile trade-off, offensive nature of missiles in Cuba, Soviet personnel in Cuba, inspection issue, initiative thinking, Cuban objectives, Tobin–Greenfeld paper, systematic review of possible contingencies. Top Secret. 4 pp. WNRC, RG 330, OASD (C) Files: FRC 71 A 2896, Nitze Files: Black Book, Cuba, Vol. II.
374 Memorandum from Katzenbach to Attorney General Kennedy, October 23. Proclamation re Cuba. No classification marking. 1 p. WNRC, RG 330, OASD (C) A Files: FRC 71 A 2896, Misc. Papers Regarding Cuba, 20 Oct.–25 Oct. 1962.
375 NSC Executive Committee Debriefing, October 23. Blockade of Cuba. Top Secret. 2 pp. DOS, S/SNSC Files: Lot 75 D 165, NSC Debriefings 1962.
October 24, 1962
376 Supplement 4 to Joint Evaluation prepared by Guided Missile and Astronautics Intelligence Committee, Joint Atomic Energy Intelligence Committee, and National Photographic Interpretation Center, October 24. Soviet missile threat in Cuba. Top Secret. 2 pp. CIA Files: Job 80–R01386R, O/D/NFAC, Box 2, Cuba (23 Oct.–28 Oct. 1962).
377 Telegram 987 to Moscow, October 24. Transmits regulation of Secretary McNamara re submarine surfacing and identification procedures used by U.S. quarantine forces in vicinity of Cuba for transmittal to Soviet Government. Unclassified. 2 pp. OSD, Historical Office, Secretary of Defense, Cable Files, Cuba, Oct. 23–24, 1962.
378 Telegram 1205 from Bonn, October 24. Briefing Chancellor on U.S. courses of action in Cuba and Chancellor’s reaction. Secret. 2 pp. DOS, CF, 611.3722/10–2462.
379 Memorandum for the record, October 24. Daily White House staff meeting covering Navy preparations for intercepts, Nitze Berlin-NATO Subcommittee, Rostow subcommittee, duty officer assignments. Secret. 3 pp. NDU, Taylor Papers, Chairman’s Staff Group, Oct.–Nov. 1961.
380 Notes from transcripts of JCS meeting, October 24. Debrief on ExComm meeting; ship movements; advantages of planes ready at airfields in Florida. Secret. 3 pp. DOD, Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Office of Joint History.
381 Memorandum from Rostow to McGeorge Bundy, October 24. Report 1 of Planning Subcommittee: Blockade and future planning. Top Secret. 2 pp. Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Countries Series, Cuba, Planning Subcommittee, 10/62–11/62.
382 Telegram from General Norstad to McGeorge Bundy, October 24. Transmits letter to the President reporting on Norstad’s trip to London. Top Secret. 4 pp. Eisenhower Library, Norstad Papers, Subject File, Kennedy, John F.
383 Telegram 1458 from USUN to Rusk, October 24. Message from U Thant to President Kennedy re U Thant message to Khrushchev expressing concern over Soviet ships challenging the U.S. quarantine. Confidential. 2 pp. OSD, Historical Office, Secretary of Defense, Cable Files, Cuba, Oct. 23–24, 1962.
384 Memorandum from Cleveland to Rusk and Ball, October 24. Discussion of Cuba in the UN Security Council. Secret. 3 pp. DOS, S/S Files: Lot 65 D 438, UN—Cuba.
385 Memorandum from McGeorge Bundy to the President, October 24. Briefing information for a call to the President from Macmillian; possible next steps on the political track. No classification marking. 2 pp. Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Countries Series, Cuba, General, Vol. IV (A).
386 Memorandum of telephone conversation between McGeorge Bundy and Ball, October 24. Timing for interception of ships at sea. No classification marking. 2 pp. DOS, Ball Papers: Lot 74 D 272, Telcons—Cuba.
387 Memorandum of telephone conversation between Cleveland and Ball, October 24. Stevenson’s position on U.S. statement before the United Nations. No classification marking. 1 p. DOS, Ball Papers: Lot 74 D 272, Telcons—Cuba.
388 Supplement 5 to Joint Evaluation prepared by Guided Missile and Astronautics Intelligence Committee, Joint Atomic Energy Intelligence Committee, and National Photographic Interpretation Center, October 24. Soviet missile threat in Cuba. Top Secret. 3 pp. CIA Files: Job 80–R01386R, O/D/NFAC, Box 2, Cuba (23 Oct.–28 Oct. 1962).
389 Memorandum of telephone conversation between McNamara and Ball, October 24. Khrushchev message to the President; interception of ships at sea. No classification marking. 3 pp. DOS, Ball Papers: Lot 74 D 272, Telcons—Cuba.
390 Circular telegram 743 to all diplomatic and consular posts, October 24. Guidance for U.S. officials at home and abroad for public and private discussions of Soviet bases in Cuba. Confidential. 13 pp. DOS, CF, 611.3722/10–2462.
391 Memorandum of telephone conversation between the President and Ball, October 24. Response to Khrushchev message; possible interception of tanker at sea on the morning of October 25. No classification marking. 3 pp. DOS, Ball Papers: Lot 74 D 272, Telcons—Cuba.
392 Memorandum of telephone conversation between McGeorge Bundy and Ball, October 24. President’s concern over challenging ship at sea; possible message for U Thant to give to sent to Khrushchev. No classification marking. 2 pp. DOS, Ball Papers: Lot 74 D 272, Telcons—Cuba.
393 Memorandum of telephone conversation between McGeorge Bundy and Ball, October 24. No action planned during night of October 24–25; message to Khrushchev through U Thant. No classification marking. 1 p. DOS, Ball Papers: Lot 74 D 272, Telcons—Cuba.
October 25, 1962
394 Memorandum of telephone conversation between Stevenson and Ball, October 25. Report on Stevenson’s conversation with U Thant on message to Khrushchev to hold off Soviet ships for discussion of situation. No classification marking. 2 pp. DOS, Ball Papers: Lot 74 D 272, Telcons—Cuba.
395 Memorandum of telephone conversation between Ball and McGeorge Bundy, October 25. Response to Khrushchev message. No classification marking. 1 p. DOS, Ball Papers: Lot 74 D 272, Telcons—Cuba.
396 CIA memorandum prepared for the Executive Committee of the NSC, October 25. The Crisis: USSR/Cuba. Top Secret. 2 pp. Kennedy Library, NSF, Meetings and Memos Series, Excom, Vol. I, Mtgs 1–5.
397 Memorandum of telephone conversation between McNamara and Ball, October 25. Report on first intercept at sea; response to Khrushchev message. No classification marking. 2 pp. DOS, Ball Papers: Lot 74 D 272, Telcons—Cuba.
398 Memorandum for the record, October 25. Daily White House staff meeting including discussion on Soviet Bloc shipping headed for Cuba. Secret. 2 pp. National Defense University, Taylor Papers, Chairman’s Group, Oct–Nov 1962.
399 Notes from transcripts of JCS meetings, October 25. Soviet acceptance of quarantine; procedures for boarding ships; reconnaissance flights; air blockade. Secret. 4 pp. DOD, Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Office of Joint History.
400 Memorandum of telephone conversation between McGeorge Bundy and Ball, October 25. Additional paragraph for response to Khrushchev letter from Stevenson. No classification marking. 1 p. DOS, Ball Papers: Lot 74 D 272, Telcons—Cuba.
401 Memorandum from Klein and Legere to McGeorge Bundy, October 25. Meeting of the Nitze subcommittee on Berlin–NATO. Top Secret. 2 pp. Kennedy Library, NSF, Country Series, Germany, Berlin.
402 Memorandum from Kitchen to Nitze, October 25, enclosing memorandum from Raymond Garthoff to Rostow. Concern over the course and outcome of the Cuban crisis. Top Secret. 4 pp. WNRC, RG 330, OASD/ISA Files: FRC 65 A 3501, Cuba 1962, 092 Jan—.
403 Intelligence Note from Hilsman to Rusk, October 25. Soviet strategy in UN discussions of Cuba. Confidential. 2 pp. Kennedy Library, NSF, Countries Series, Cuba, General, Vol. IV (A).
404 Memorandum from Rostow to McGeorge Bundy, October 25. Report No. 2 of Advance Planning Subcommittee. Top Secret. 2 pp. Kennedy Library, NSF, Countries Series, Cuba, General, Vol. IV (A).
405 Memorandum of telephone conversation between McGeorge Bundy and Ball, October 25. Changes in draft message to U Thant. No classification marking. 1 p. DOS, Ball Papers: Lot 74 D 272, Telcons—Cuba.
406 Paper prepared by Dillon’s group, October 25. Scenario for airstrike against offensive missile bases and bombers in Cuba. Top Secret. 4 pp. DOS, S/S Files: Lot 65 D 438, Air Strike, Cuba.
407 Paper prepared in the Department of State, October 25. Political path including three political actions for consideration by the Executive Committee. Top Secret. 4 pp. DOS, S/S Files: Lot 65 D 438, Political Action.
408 Executive Committee record of action, October 25. Military situation; political situation; military recommendations, message to U Thant. Top Secret. 1 p. Kennedy Library, NSF, Meetings and Memoranda Series, Executive Committee, Vol. I, Meetings 1–5.
409 Memorandum for the record, October 29. Summary of Cooper’s activities during his mission to London, October 21–25. No classification marking. 7 pp. CIA Files: Job 84–00499R, Box 1, HS/HC 850A, 29 May 72.
410 Memorandum of telephone conversation between Stevenson and Cleveland, October 25. Request that Stevenson come to Washington for discussions with the President and Rusk. No classification marking. 2 pp. DOS, Ball Papers: Lot 74 D 272, Telcons—Cuba.
411 Memorandum of telephone conversation between the President and Ball, October 25. Report on Stevenson’s planned trip to Washington. No classification marking. 1 p. DOS, Ball Papers: Lot 74 D 272, Telcons—Cuba.
October 26, 1962
412 Supplement 6 to Joint Evaluation prepared by Guided Missile and Astronautics Intelligence Committee, Joint Atomic Energy Intelligence Committee, and National Photographic Interpretation Center, October 26. Soviet missile threat in Cuba. Top Secret. 2 pp. CIA Files: Job 80–R01386R, O/D/NFAC, Box 2, Cuba (23 Oct.–28 Oct. 1962).
413 Memorandum prepared for the NSC Executive Committee, October 26. The Crisis: USSR/Cuba. Top Secret. 2 pp. Kennedy Library, NSF, Meetings and Memoranda Series, Executive Committee, Vol. I, Meetings 6–10.
414 Memorandum for the record, October 26. Daily White House staff meeting including discussion on press leaks, boarding of the Marucla, telegram from Lord Russell to the President. Secret. 2 pp. NDU, Taylor Papers, Chairman’s Staff Group, Oct–Nov 1962.
415 Notes from transcripts of JCS meetings, October 26. CJCS debrief on meeting at the White House the previous evening; blockade issues; air reconnaissance; MRBMs. Secret. 2 pp. DOD, Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Office of Joint History.
416 Memorandum for the file, October 26. Meeting of the NSC Executive Committee including intelligence briefings and discussion of operational problems. Top Secret. 2 pp. CIA, DCI (McCone) Files: Job 80–B01258A, DCI Meetings with the President, 1 July 1962–31 December 1962.
417 NSC Executive Committee record of action, October 26. Planning for Cuba, status of quarantine, political measures, negotiation with U Thant. Top Secret. 2 pp. Kennedy Library, NSF, Meetings and Memoranda Series, Excom Meetings, vol. I, Meetings 1–6.
418 Rough notes of Rostow committee meeting, October 26. Three courses of U.S. action—political, military, and economic—to pursue concurrently. Top Secret. CIA Files: Job 84–00499R, Box 1, HS/HC 850B, Vol. II.
419 Memorandum from Hilsman to Rusk, October 26. Khrushchev’s conversation with W.E. Knox, President of Westinghouse Electrical International, in Moscow on October 24. Secret. 2 pp. Kennedy Library, NSF, Cuba, General, Vol. VI(A), 10/26–27/62.
420 Memorandum from Komer to McGeorge Bundy, October 26. Forward planning thoughts on Cuba. Secret. 1 p. Kennedy Library, NSF, Meetings and Memoranda Series, Staff Memoranda, Robert W. Komer, vol. II.
421 Memorandum from Komer to Rostow, October 26. Forward planning on Cuba vs. Cuban MRBMs. Secret. 1 p. Kennedy Library NSF, Meetings and Memoranda Series, Staff Memoranda, Robert W. Komer, vol. II.
422 Memorandum from Kitchen to U. Alexis Johnson, October 26. Rostow subcommittee memorandum on negotiation. Secret. 2 pp. DOS, S/S Files: Lot 65 D 438, Negotiations.
423 Telegram 936 from Rome, October 26. Italian Government position on withdrawal of Jupiter missile installations from Italy. Secret. 4 pp. DOS, S/S Files: Lot 65 D 438, Jupiter—Cuba.
424 Memorandum of telephone conversation between Nitze and Ball, October 26. U.S. missile installations in Turkey. No classification marking. 1 p. DOS, Ball Papers: Lot 74 D 272, Telcons—Cuba.
425 Telegram 587 from Ankara, October 26. Embassy assessment of removal of Jupiter missiles from Turkey in exchange for Soviet removal of missiles in Cuba. Secret. 6 pp. DOS, CF, 611.3722/10–2662.
October 27, 1962
426 Supplement 7 to Joint Evaluation prepared by Guided Missile and Astronautics Intelligence Committee, Joint Atomic Energy Intelligence Committee, and National Photographic Interpretation Center, October 27. Soviet missile threat in Cuba. Top Secret. 3 pp. CIA Files: Job 80–R01386R, O/D/NFAC, Box 2, Cuba (23 Oct.–28 Oct. 1962).
427 Memorandum prepared for the NSC Executive Committee, October 27. The Crisis: USSR/Cuba. Top Secret. 2 pp. Kennedy Library, NSF, Meetings and Memoranda Series, Excom Meetings, Vol. I, Meetings 6–10.
428 Notes from transcripts of JCS meetings, October 27. Briefing by General Carroll and Hughes of DIA; Soviet military personnel in Cuba; OPLANs 312 and 316; U–2 lost over Cuba; President’s message to Khrushchev; Jupiter missiles in Turkey; retaliation for U–2 shot down over Cuba; photographic verification of nuclear weapons in Cuba; reconnaissance. DOD, Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Office of Joint History.
429 NSC Executive Committee record of action, October 27. Soviet ships moving toward Cuba, size of quarantine zone, Soviet public statement, draft message to Khrushchev. Top Secret. 1 p. Kennedy Library, NSF, Meetings and Memoranda Series, Excom Meeting, vol. V, Meetings 6–10.
430 Telegram 1970 from Paris, October 27. De Gaulle position on U.S. actions in Cuba. Secret. 2 pp. DOS, CF, 611.3722/1–2762.
431 Memorandum from Rostow to McGeorge Bundy, October 27. Report No. 4 of Planning Subcommittee. Top Secret. 2 pp. Kennedy Library, NSF, Countries Series, Cuba, General, Vol. IV(B).
432 Memorandum of conversation between Georgi Kornienko and Richard H. Davis, October 27. Transmittal of text of letter from Stevenson to Secretary General U Thant re delimitation of “interception area” in the waters around Cuba. Confidential. 2 pp. WNRC, RG 330, OASD/ISA Files: FRC 65 A 3501, Cuba 381, Jan–Oct.
433 Memorandum from Kitchen to Nitze, October 27. Transmits memorandum from Raymond Garthoff on Khrushchev’s proposal for a Turkey-Cuba tradeoff. Secret Attachment. 3 pp. WNRC, RG 330, OASD(C) A Files: FRC 71 A 2896, Historical, Cuba, October 1962.
434 Memorandum prepared by Raymond Garthoff, October 27. The military significance of the Soviet missile bases in Cuba. Top Secret. 2 pp. DOS, CF, 737.56361/10–2762.
435 Memorandum from Hilsman to Rusk, October 27. Khrushchev’s proposal for trade-off of missiles in Turkey for missiles in Cuba. Top Secret. 1 p. DOS, CF, 737.56361/10–2762.
436 Memorandum from Thomas L. Hughes (INR) to Rusk, October 27. Probable Soviet response to U.S. retaliation against an SAM site. Top Secret. 2 pp. DOS, CF, 611.3722/10–2762.
437 NSC Executive Committee record of action, October 27. Reconnaissance missions; message to U Thant; U–2 overflying the USSR; letter from the President to Khrushchev; military planning. Top Secret. 2 pp. Kennedy Library, NSF, Meetings and Memoranda Series, Excom Meetings, Vol. I, Meetings 6–10.
438 NSC Executive Committee record of action, October 27. Call up of air reserve squadrons; message for U Thant; calling up U.S. ships and adding POL to list of prohibited goods; message from General Norstad; message to Finletter. No classification marking. 1 p. Kennedy Library, NSF, Meetings and Memoranda Series, Excom Meetings, Vol. I, Meetings 6–10.
October 28, 1962
439 Supplement 8 to Joint Evaluation prepared by Guided Missile and Astronautics Intelligence Committee, Joint Atomic Energy Intelligence Committee, and National Photographic Interpretation Center, October 28. Soviet missile threat in Cuba. Top Secret. 4 pp. CIA Files: Job 80–R01386R, O/D/NFAC, Box 2, Cuba (23 Oct.–28 Oct. 1962).
440 Telegram 1234 from Bonn, October 28. Chancellor Adenauer’s views on what actions United States should take now. Secret. 2 pp. DOS, CF, 611.3722/10–2861.
441 Notes from transcripts of JCS meetings, October 28. Request for meeting with the President; MRBM sites operational; Khrushchev message (Moscow radio broadcast) that Soviets will stop building bases and dismantle equipment. Secret. 3 pp. DOD, Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Office of Joint History.
442 Memorandum from Brubeck to McGeorge Bundy, October 28. Transmits Rostow subcommittee October 27 paper on negotiations. Secret. 2 pp. Kennedy Library, NSF, Countries Series, Cuba, General, vol IV(B).
443 NSC Executive Committee record of action, October 28. Khrushchev message; blockade; air reconnaissance missions; public statement on Soviet decision to withdraw offensive weapons from Cuba; press relations; reply to Khrushchev. Top Secret. 1 p. Kennedy Library, NSF, Meetings and Memoranda Series, Excon Meetings, vol. I, Meetings 6–10.
444 Debriefing by U. Alexis Johnson, October 28. Current situation in Cuban missile crisis. Top Secret. 4 pp. DOS, S/SNSC Files: Lot 75 D 265, NSC Debriefings 1962.
445 Telegram 1517 from USUN, October 28. Stevenson and Yost conversation with SYG on situation following latest Khrushchev letter to the President. Confidential. 2 pp. DOS, CF, 611.3722/10–2861.
446 Memorandum of conversation between Rusk and Alphand, October 28. Latest developments in Cuba including Khrushchev’s recent letter. Secret. 2 pp. DOS, Secretary’s Memoranda of Conversation: Lot 65 D 330.
447 Telegram 7065 from JCS to CINCLANT, CINCONAD, and CINCSAC, October 28. Instruction not to relax alert procedures despite latest Soviet proposal. Top Secret. 1 p. OSD, Historical Office, Secretary of Defense, Cable Files, Cuba, Oct. 25–31, 1962.
448 Letter from U Thant to the President, October 28, enclosing text of Secretary General’s reply to Castro. Comments on President’s spirit of cooperation and concern for peace. No classification marking. 1 p. DOS, S/SNSC Files: Lot 65 D 438, Miscellaneous.
449 Supplement 9 to Joint Evaluation prepared by Guided Missile and Astronautics Intelligence Committee, Joint Atomic Energy Intelligence Committee, and National Photographic Interpretation Center, October 28. Soviet missile threat in Cuba. Top Secret. 2 pp. CIA Files: Job 80–R01386R, O/D/NFAC, Box 2, Cuba (23 Oct.–28 Oct. 1962).
October 29, 1962
450 Memorandum for the record, October 29. Daily White House staff meeting including discussion of quarantine developments; Presidential TV statement; Berlin; AID in FY 64; aerial reconnaissance of Cuba by UN; critique of crisis. Secret. 2 pp. National Defense University, Taylor Papers, Chairman’s Staff Group, Oct–Nov 1962.
451 NSC Executive Committee record of action, October 29. Current intelligence on Cuba; establishment of Coordinating Committee; quarantine and aerial reconnaissance; air reserves call-up; UN arrangements for verification; agenda for new Coordinating Committee. Top Secret. 1 p. Kennedy Library, NSF, Executive Committee, Meetings, Vol. II, Meetings, 11–16.
452 Memorandum from Komer to McGeorge Bundy, October 29. Report on Planning Group meeting and proposal for a U.S.-Soviet summit. Secret. 1 p. Kennedy Library, NSF, Meetings and Memoranda Series, Staff Memoranda, Robert W. Komer, Vol. I.
453 Notes from transcripts of JCS meeting, October 29. Jupiter missile deal; UN inspection and surveillance; U.S. readiness posture. Secret. 3 pp. DOD, Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Office of Joint History.
454 Memorandum of telephone conversation between McCloy and Rusk, October 29. Quarantine inspection at sea; UN weapon inspections in Cuba; disarmament. No classification marking. 2 pp. WNRC, RG 330, OASD (C) A Files: FRC 71 A 2896, Cuba 1962, (McN Working Papers)
455 NSC Executive Committee record of action, October 29. UN developments; IRC inspections; on-site inspections; lifting of U.S. quarantine; inspection system; political developments. Top Secret. 2 pp. Kennedy Library, NSF, Meetings and Memoranda Series, Excom Meetings, Vol. II, Meetings 11–16.
456 Telegram 909 from Rio de Janeiro, October 29. General Albino to visit to Havana to talk with Castro. Top Secret. 2 pp. DOS, CF, 737.56361/10–2962.
457 Memorandum from Schlesinger to the President, October 29. Post mortem on Cuba. Confidential. 3 pp. Kennedy Library, NSF, Countries Series, Cuba, General, vol. IV(B).
October 30, 1962
458 Memorandum for the record, October 30. Daily White House staff meeting including discussion of aerial surveillance; communications with Latin America; Executive order on shipping restrictions to Cuba; press leaks; press speculation re intelligence gathering; Cuban exiles; Adenauer visit; Nitze Subcommittee. Secret. 3 pp. NDU, Taylor Papers, Box 25, Chairman’s Staff Meetings.
459 NSC Executive Committee record of action, October 30. Current intelligence; U–1 flights; press restrictions; Executive order on Cuban shipping; Cuban exiles. Top Secret. 2 pp. Kennedy Library, NSF, Meetings and Memoranda Series, Excom Meetings, Vol. II, Meetings 11–16.
460 Notes from transcripts of JCS meeting, October 30. Briefing by DIA re October 29 photography of missile sites in Cuba. Secret. 2 pp. DOD, Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Office of Joint History.
461 Memorandum from the Joint Chiefs of Staff to McNamara, October 30. Points to consider in current negotiations on the removal of Soviet offensive capabilities from Cuba. Top Secret. 2 pp. WNRC, OASD/ISA Files; FRC 65 A 3501, Cuba 1962, 381 Jan–Oct.
462 Memorandum from McCone to the Attorney General, McNamara, Rusk, and General Taylor, October 30. Information on intelligence collecting infiltration and guerrilla warfare teams. Secret. 1 p. Kennedy Library, NSF, Countries Series, Cuba, Subjects, Intelligence Materials, 10/1/62–11/12/62.
463 Memorandum from Edwin M. Martin to Rusk, October 30. Guarantees from Cuba with respect to subversive activities. Secret. 3 pp. DOS, CF, 737.00/10–3062.
464 List of Outstanding Issues prepared for the NSC Executive Committee, October 30. List covers: theory of operation; short-term verification requirements; long-term verification requirements; political arrangements. Top Secret. 3 pp. Kennedy Library, NSF, Countries Series, Cuba, General, Vol. IV(b).
October 31, 1962
465 Memorandum Prepared for the Executive Committee of the National Security Council, October 31. The Crisis: USSR/Cuba. Top Secret. 8 pp. Kennedy Library, NSF, Meetings and Memoranda Series, Excom Meetings, vol. II, Meetings 6–11.
466 Notes from transcripts of JCS meetings, October 31. DIA briefing on latest photographs; State instructions for UN negotiations; reconnaissance flights over Cuba. Secret. 2 pp. DOD, Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Office of Joint History.
467 NSC Executive Committee record of action, October 31. Inspection procedures; President’s press conference; draft instructions to UN Mission; reconnaissance missions; quarantine. Top Secret. 2 pp. Kennedy Library, NSF, Excom Meetings, Vol. II, Meetings 11–16.
468 Memorandum of conversation between Llewellyn Thompson and Zhukov, October 31. Summit meeting; Soviet Cuban policy; quarantine; verification measures; Indian-Chinese dispute; test ban treaty. Secret. 4 pp. Kennedy Library, NSF, Countries Series, Cuba, General, vol. IV(B).
469 Circular telegram 807, October 31. U Thant discussions with Castro re verification measures. Confidential. 2 pp. DOS, CF, 737.56361/10–3162.
470 Memorandum from Stevenson to McCloy, Ball, and Gilpatric, October 31. Next steps in Cuban crisis. Confidential. 2 pp. DOS, S/S Files: Lot 65 D 438, UN—Cuba.
471 Telegram 1153 to USUN, October 31. Instructions for New York negotiations on Cuba. Secret. 4 pp. Department of Defense, OSD, Historical Office, Secretary of Defense, Cable Files, Cuba, Oct 25–31, 1962.
472 Memorandum prepared by McCone, October 31. A history of Soviet MRBMs in Cuba with a September 11 attachment entitled “Recent Soviet Military Activities in Cuba.” Top Secret. 11 pp. CIA, DCI (McCone) Files: Job 80–B01258A, DCI Memos for the Record, 24 September–31 December 1962.
473 NSC Executive Committee record of action, October 31. U Thant-Castro talks; aerial surveillance; quarantine; USIA broadcasts to Cuba; discussions with Russian officials. Top Secret. 1 p. Kennedy Library, NSF, Meetings and Memoranda Series, Excom Meetings, Vol, II, Meetings 11–16.
474 Memorandum of meeting of NSC Executive Committee, October 31. Report of photographic evidence of movement of missiles in Cuba; discussion in New York. Top Secret. 1 p. CIA, DCI (McCone) Files: Job 80–B01258A, DCI Meetings with the President, 1 July–31 December 1962.
November 1962
475 Telegram 1585 from USUN, November 1. Summary of U Thant’s preliminary report of his visit to Cuba. Confidential. 3 pp. DOS, S/S Files: Lot 65 D 438, Psalm Documents.
476 Memorandum prepared for the NSC Executive Committee, November 1. Cuban Crisis Negotiations: the situation in Cuba; Soviet Bloc shipping to Cuba; 2 annexes. Top Secret. 13 pp. Kennedy Library, NSF, Meetings and Memoranda Series, Excom Meetings, vol. II, Meetings 6–11.
477 Notes from transcripts of JCS meetings, November 1. Debrief of Executive Committee meeting November 1; reconnaissance flights; preparations for operation against Cuba. Secret. 2 pp. DOD, Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Office of Joint History.
478 Telegram 1606 from USUN, November 2. Encloses text of letter and enclosure Stevenson sent to Mikoyan re U.S. list of offensive weapons. Secret. 2 pp. USUN Files: NYFRC 84–84–001, Outgoing Telegrams, 1953–1963.
479 Memorandum prepared for the NSC Executive Committee, November 2. The situation in Cuba; Bloc developments; Bloc military status; Soviet bloc shipping to Cuba; and one annex. Top Secret. 9 pp. Kennedy Library, NSF, Meetings and Memoranda Series, Excom Meetings, vol. II, Meetings 6–11.
480 Memorandum from Hilsman to Rusk, November 2. Situation in light of Mikoyan talks and Castro speech. Top Secret. 3 pp. DOS, S/S Files: Lot 65 D 438, Political Actions.
481 Telegram 1177 to USUN, November 2. Transmits questions to clarify in conversations with the Soviets. Confidential. 1 p. USUN Files: NYFRC 84–84–001, Incoming Telegrams, 1953–1963.
482 Memorandum of telephone conversation between Ball and Gilpatric, November 3. Status of IL–28s in Cuba; planned high-level flights over national waters. No classification marking. 2 pp. DOS, Ball Papers: Lot 74 D 272, Telcons—Cuba.
483 Memorandum of telephone conversation between Ball and McCloy, November 3. Status of IL–28s in Cuba; notification to Soviets of unacceptable IL–28 activity in Cuba. No classification marking. 1 p. DOS, Ball Papers: Lot 74 D 272, Telcons—Cuba.
484 Memorandum from General Joseph Carroll to McNamara, General Taylor, and the Director of the Joint Staff, November 3. Status of Soviet offensive weapons in Cuba. No classification marking. 1 p. NDU, Taylor Papers, Cuba, Cuba Intelligence.
485 Memorandum for the record, November 3. NSC Executive Committee meeting including discussion of hidden missiles in Cuba; Cuban SAM program; effect of quarantine; overflight program; inspection arrangements; no invasion guarantee. Top Secret. 4 pp. CIA, DCI (McCone) Files: Job 80–B1258A, DCI Meetings with the President, 1 July 1962–31 December 1962.
486 NSC Executive Committee record of actions, November 3. Low-level sorties over Cuba; inspection arrangements. Top Secret. 1 p. Kennedy Library, NSF, Meetings and Memoranda Series, Executive Committee, Meetings, Vol. II, Meetings 17–24.
487 Draft instruction to USUN for consideration by the Executive Committee, undated. Inspection arrangements for Cuba. Secret. 4 pp. Washington National Records Center, RG 330, OASD(C) A Files: FRC 71 A 2896, Verification of US-USSR Agreements re Cuba.
488 Memorandum from Llewellyn E. Thompson to Rusk, November 3. Notes of a conversation between Dobrynin and Thompson on November 3 re verification arrangements. Secret. 3 pp. Kennedy Library, NSF, Countries Series, USSR, Dobrynin Talks, Vol. II.
489 NSC Executive Committee record of action, November 3. Presidential instruction on present negotiations on Cuba; progress on inspection negotiations. Top Secret. 1 p. Kennedy Library, NSF, Meetings and Memoranda Series, Executive Committee, Meetings, Vol. II, Meetings 17–24.
490 Memorandum from Cline to McCone, November 3. Time factors in construction of Soviet missile bases in Cuba. Secret. 2 pp. CIA, DCI (McCone) Files: Job 80–B01258A, DCI Meetings with the President, 1 December 1961–30 June 1962.
491 NSC Executive Committee record of action, November 5. Aerial reconnaissance missions; McCloy-Kuznetsov discussions at UN. Top Secret. 1 p. Kennedy Library, NSF, Meetings and Memoranda Series, Executive Committee, Meetings, Vol. II, Meetings 17–24.
492 Memorandum of NSC Executive Committee meeting by McCone, November 5. Overflights of Cuba; inspection procedures; reciprocal UN inspections. Top Secret. 2 pp. CIA, DCI (McCone) Files: Job 80–B01258A, DCI Meetings with the President, Box 6, 1 July 1962–31 December 1962.
493 Paper by George B. McManus, November 5. Demise of Operation Mongoose. Secret. 3 pp. CIA Files: Job 91–00741R, Box 1, Mongoose Papers.
494 Telegram 1200 to USUN, November 5. Guidance for procedures for adequate verification that USSR has removed offensive equipment from Cuba. Top Secret. 6 pp. DOS, CF, 737.56361/11–562.
495 Draft letter from Kennedy to Khrushchev, November 5, enclosing draft telegram to USUN. List of weapons in Cuba that the United States considers to be offensive. Secret. 5 pp. Kennedy Library, NSF, Subjects File, Khrushchev Correspondence (Cuba), Vol. I–C, 11/3/62–11/16/62.
496 Memorandum from McNaughton to Nitze, November 5. U.S. “anti-invasion” guarantee in the Cuban settlement. Top Secret. 5 pp. WNRC, RG 330, OASD (C) A Files: FRC 71 A 2896, Historical Files, Cuba, November 1962.
497 Memorandum from Forrestal to Bundy, November 5. Comments on Presidential instructions on Cuban negotiations. Top Secret. 1 p. Kennedy Library, NSF, Countries Series, Cuba, General, Vol. V(A).
498 Telegram 1642 from USUN, November 6. Report of 3½ hour meeting Stevenson and McCloy had with Kuznetsov, Zorin, and Mendelevich. Secret. 4 pp. USUN Files: NYFRC 84–84–001, Outgoing Telegrams, 1953–1963.
499 NSC Executive Committee record of action, November 6. Approved letter to Khrushchev; IL–28 bombers; broadcasts to Cuba; air reconnaissance mission; refugee reports on Soviet missiles hidden in Cuban caves. Top Secret. 1 p. Kennedy Library, NSF, Executive Committee, Meetings, Vol. II, 17–24.
500 Memorandum of telephone conversation among Gilpatric, Ball and U. Alexis Johnson, November 6. Preparations for meeting with Kuznetsov: SAM activations; aerial inspection; IL–28s; verification; re-introduction of arms assurance. No classification marking. 3 pp. DOS, Ball Papers: Lot 74 D 272, Telcons—Cuba.
501 Notes from transcripts of JCS meetings; November 7. General Wheeler visit to Army units in the field; briefing by DIA; reconnaissance; OPLAN 316. Secret. 3 pp. DOD, Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Office of Joint History.
502 Memorandum for the record, November 7. Briefing of former President Eisenhower at Gettysburg on Cuban developments. Secret. 4 pp. CIA, DCI (McCone) Files: Job 80–B01285A, Box 2, Memos for the Record, 24 Sept–31 Dec 1962.
503 Memorandum from Nitze to the NSC Executive Committee, November 7. Suggested course of action if a U.S. surveillance plane is shot at or destroyed. Top Secret. 2 pp. Kennedy Library, Sorensen Papers, Classified Subject Files 1961–64, Cuba—Subjects, Material Used at Hyannis, 11/22/62–11/23/62.
504 Memorandum from the Joint Chiefs of Staff to McNamara, November 7. Recommended U.S. reaction to hostile attack of U.S. reconnaissance aircraft over Cuba. Top Secret. 2 pp. WNRC, RG 330, OASD (C) A Files: FRC 71 A 2896, Cuba (Sensitive) 1962.
505 NSC Executive Committee record of action, November 7. Current intelligence; Naval checking of Soviet ships; reconnaissance missions; surveillance; unresolved issues. Top Secret. 1 p. Kennedy Library, NSF, Executive Committee, Meetings, Vol. II, 17–24.
506 Telegram 1684 from USUN, November 8. Report on meeting between Yost and Wellborn and Morozov and Mendelevich to clarify aspects of alongside inspection of outgoing Soviet vessels and ICRC procedures. Top Secret. 2 pp. USUN Files: NYFRC 84–84–001, Outgoing Telegrams, 1962 (TS, Exdis, etc.)
507 NSC Executive Committee record of action, November 8. Press release; long-term survellience requirements; courses of action in event a U.S. reconnaissance plane is shot or destroyed; ways to keep pressure on Castro; aerial reconnaissance mission. Top Secret. 1 p. Kennedy Library, NSF, Executive Committee, Meetings, Vol. II, 17–24.
508 Memorandum from Edwin M. Martin to Rusk, November 8, covering a memorandum from Hurwitch to Martin. Approach to Castro through Carlos Lechuga. Top Secret. 2 pp. DOS, CF, 737.56361/11–862.
509 Notes from transcripts of JCS meeting, November 9. Surveillance requirements. Secret. 3 pp. DOD, Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Office of Joint History.
510 Telegram 1703 from USUN, November 9. Meeting between Ruegger and Borsinger (ICRC) and McCloy and Yost re Cuban consent to proposed inspection operation. Top Secret. 2 pp. DOS, CF, 737.56361/11–962.
511 Telegram 1709 from USUN, November 9. Kuznetsov allegations that three Soviet ships sailing from Cuba to USSR were improperly searched by U.S. vessels. Secret. 2 pp. USUN Files: NYFRC 84–84–001, Outgoing Telegrams, 1953–1963.
512 Telegram 1710 from USUN, November 9. Report of follow-on conversation between McCloy and Kuznetsov based on telephone conversation between McCloy and Gilpatric re Kuznetsov allegations that U.S. vessels improperly searched Soviet ships. Confidential. 1 p. USUN Files: NYFRC 84–84–001, Outgoing Telegrams, 1953–1963.
513 Memorandum for the record, November 13. Record of November 10 meeting between Rusk and McCone re the future of Cuba. Secret. 1 p. CIA, DCI (McCone) Files: Job 80–B01285A, Box 2, DCI Memos for the Record, 24 Sept–31 Dec 1962.
514 Memorandum prepared in the Central Intelligence Agency, November 10. Recent Cuban developments: analysis of low-altitude photography and verification of cargoes on Soviet ships. Top Secret. 1 p. Kennedy Library, NSF, Cuba, Subjects, Intelligence Materials, 10/1/62–11/12/62.
515 Notes from transcripts of JCS meeting, November 12. Blockade; disengaging Soviets from Cuba. Secret. 2 pp. DOD, Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Office of Joint History.
516 NSC Executive Committee record of action, November 12. U.S. forces state of readiness; current intelligence summary; political situation; negotiations with Russians at UN; form of assurance against U.S. invasion of Cuba; reliability of refugee reports; arrangements to ensure that Soviet offensive weapons cannot be secretly introduced into Cuba. Top Secret. 2 pp. Kennedy Library, NFS, Meetings and Memoranda Series, Executive Committee Meetings, Vol. II, Meetings 17–24.
517 Memorandum from Nitze to McNamara, November 12. Suggested DOD position on Ball memoranda to the President. Top Secret. 6 pp. WNRC, RG 330, OASD (C) A Files: FRC 71 A 2896, Cuba 1962.
518 Memorandum from U. Alexis Johnson to McGeorge Bundy, November 12. Draft of proposed statement prepared for UN Security Council re “no-invasion” guarantee with respect to Cuba in the event the IL–28s are removed and satisfactory on-ground verification is achieved. Top Secret. 4 pp. Kennedy Library, NSF, Countries Series, Cuba, General, Vol. VI(A).
519 Memorandum of Executive Committee meeting by McCone, November 12. Military equipment in Cuba; aerial surveillance; Cuban refugee report re number of missiles in Cuba. Top Secret. 1 p. CIA, DCI (McCone) Files: Job 80–B01285A, Box 6, DCI Meetings with the President, 1 July 1962–31 December 1961.
520 NSC Executive Committee record of action, November 12. Khrushchev’s reply to Kennedy November 6 letter; safeguards against offensive weapons in Cuba; aerial reconnaissance missions for November 13. Top Secret. 1 p. Kennedy Library, NFS, Meetings and Memoranda Series, Executive Committee Meetings, Vol. II, Meetings 25–32A.
521 Notes from transcripts of JCS meetings, November 13. Chief JCS debriefing of November 12 and 13 Executive Committee meetings; UN negotiations; courses of action in Cuba crisis; Khrushchev’s letter. Secret. 4 pp. DOD, Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Office of Joint History.
522 Memorandum from Cleveland to Rusk and Ball, November 13, enclosing a draft Cuban contingency paper. Courses of action if Soviets stall on removal of IL–28s from Cuba. Top Secret. 13 pp. DOS, S/S Files: Lot 65 D 438, Psalm Documents.
523 Memorandum for McNamara, November 13. Quarantine operations. Top Secret. 2 pp. WNRC, RG 330, OASD (C) A Files: FRC 71 A 2896, Nitze Files, Black Book, Cuba, Vol. III.
524 Memorandum for the record, November 13, prepared by Colonel Julian J. Ewell, covering a JCS paper entitled “Assessment of Increased Conventional Military Capabilities of Cuban and Soviet Units in Cuba.” Secret. 10 pp. NDU, Taylor Papers, Cuba, Cuba Intelligence.
525 Telegram 1762 from USUN, November 13. Summary of 4-hour conversation between U.S. and Soviet negotiators on UN inspection and removal of offensive weapons from Cuba. Top Secret. 4 pp. DOS, CF, 737.00/11–1362.
526 Memorandum of telephone conversation between Gilpatric and Ball, November 14. Status of U.S.-Soviet negotiations on UN inspection and removal of offensive weapons from Cuba. No classification marking. DOS, Ball Papers: Lot 74 D 272.
527 DOD/ISA draft paper, November 14. “Some Lessons From Cuba.” Secret. 11 pp. Kennedy Library, NSF, Countries Series, Cuba, General, Vol. VI (A).
528 Telegram 1781 from USUN, November 14. Status of present U.S.-Soviet negotiations. Top Secret. 3 pp. DOS, CF, 737.56361/11–1462.
529 Memorandum for the NSC Executive Committee from Nitze, November 14. Relationship of Cuban objectives to present decisions. Top Secret. 6 pp. WNRC, RG 330, OASD/ISA Files: FRC 69 A 0926, Cuba 1962 (Sensitive).
530 Notes from transcripts of JCS meeting, November 15. Talking paper for discussion with the President. Secret. 2 pp. DOD, Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Office of Joint History.
531 Telegram 1795 from USUN, November 15. Mission comments on UN working paper on safeguards and verification. Top Secret. 2 pp. DOS, CF, 737.663.61/11–1562.
532 Telegram 1798 from USUN, November 15. Transmits verbatim text of Soviet and Cuban proposed protocol. Secret. 4 pp. DOS, CF, 737.00/11–1562.
533 NSC Executive Committee record of action, November 16. Aerial surveillance; status of UN negotiations; long-term verification; policy re invasion of Cuba; daily aerial reconnaissance; courses of action in event surveillance plane is shot at or destroyed. Top Secret. 1 p. Kennedy Library, NSF, Meetings and Memoranda Series, Executive Committee, Meetings, Vol. III, 25–32A.
534 Memorandum of meeting of Executive Committee of the NSC by McCone, November 16. Discussion of intelligence briefing by McCone; report on recent communications by Rusk; removal of IL–28s; high-level reconnaissance flights; Soviet military strength in Cuba; and four actions for CIA. Top Secret. 2 pp. CIA, DCI (McCone) Files: Job 80–B01285A, Box 6, DCI Meetings with the President, 1 July 1962–31 December 1962.
535 Telegram 1288 to USUN, November 16. Comments on UN working paper on safeguards and verification. Top Secret. 3 pp. DOS, CF, 737.56361/11–1662.
536 Telegram 1833 from USUN, November 16. Report of Yost meeting with SYG on U.S. difficulties with UN working paper: verification of withdrawal, safeguards against introduction of nuclear weapons, and assurances against invasion. Top Secret. 2 pp. DOS, CF, 737.56361/11–1662.
537 Telegram 1835 from USUN, November 16. Proposed text of letter and draft declaration for early submission to Soviets at UN in effort to move toward agreement on all outstanding points. Top Secret. 4 pp. DOS, CF, 73756.361/11–1662.
538 Memorandum from J.J. Ewell to General Taylor, November 16, covering a draft memorandum for the President in response to a request for further information on the Soviet arms build-up in Cuba. Secret. 3 pp. NDU, Taylor Papers, Cuba, Cuba Intelligence.
539 Letter from Rusk to McCloy, November 17. Guidance for McCloy’s meeting with Kuznetsov on November 18. Top Secret. 2 pp. DOS, CF, 737.56361/11–1762.
540 CIA memorandum prepared for the Executive Committee of the NSC, November 19. The situation in Cuba. Top Secret. 5 pp. DOS, S/S Files: Lot 65 D 438, CIA—Cuba.
541 NSC Executive Committee record of action, November 19. Summary of weekend intelligence; McCloy-Kuznetsov latest talk; high-level reconnaissance flights; Presidential press statements; review of political and military actions. Top Secret. 1 p. Kennedy Library, NSF, Meetings and Memoranda Series, Executive Committee, Meetings, Vol. III, 25–32A.
542 Telegram 2645 to Paris; 1203 to Bonn, November 19. Transmits text of personal message from Kennedy to de Gaulle, Adenauer, and Macmillan. Secret. 4 pp. DOS, Presidential Correspondence: Lot 66 D 204.
543 Memorandum for members of the NSC Executive Committee from Brubeck, November 19. Transmits three INR papers entitled: “Soviet-Cuban Reactions to U.S. Retaliation for Attack on U.S. Reconnaissance Aircraft”; “Prospects for Overthrowing Castro From Within”; and “Negotiations on Cuba: The Advantages of Stalemate.” Secret. 18 pp. WNRC, RG 330, OASD/ISA Files: FRC 69 A 0926 Cuba 1962 (Sensitive).
544 Cuba Contingency Plan, November 20. Consisting of three parts: “Advice to NATO and OAS Governments regarding possible Cuban developments and U.S. action”; “Overflights and responses”; “Additional steps to be taken in the event IL–28s not removed.” Top Secret. 13 pp. Kennedy Library, NSF, Countries Series, Cuba, Vol. VI (B), 11/16/72–11/20/62.
545 Telegram 1862 from USUN, November 19. Probable course negotiations with USSR will take to wind up current Cuban crisis. Top Secret. 5 pp. DOS, CF, 737.56361/11–1962.
546 Telegram 1865 from USUN, November 19. Concerns on draft Presidential statement forwarded to Stevenson by Johnson on November 17. Top Secret. 3 pp. DOS, CF, 373.56361/11–1962.
547 Memorandum of meeting of the NSC Executive Committee by McCone, November 19. Cuban contingency plan of November 19; proposed messages to de Gaulle, Adenauer, and Macmillan; proposed resolution to OAS; President’s press conference. Top Secret. 1 p. CIA, DCI (McCone) Files: Job 80–B01285A.
548 Telegram Polto 577 from Paris, November 20. Report on Ball presentation on Cuba situation to the NAC. Top Secret. 3 pp. DOS, CF, 737.00/11–2062.
549 Memorandum for the record, November 21. Daily White House staff meeting: Public opinion on Cuba; Latin Americans position re Cuba. Secret. 2 pp. NDU, Taylor Papers, Chairman’s Group, Oct–Nov 1962.
550 NSC Executive Committee record of action, November 21. UN negotiations with the Russians; aerial reconnaissance plan. Top Secret. 1 p. Kennedy Library, NSF, Meetings and Memoranda Series, Executive Committee, Meetings, Vol. III, 25–32A.
551 Memorandum for the record, November 21. Report of telephone call to Kuznetsov from McCloy re draft of proposed U.S. declaration assuring against the invasion of Cuba. Confidential. 1 p. USUN Files: NYFRC 84–84–001, IA, October/November Meetings.
552 Letter from McCone to McGeorge Bundy, November 22. Non-invasion of Cuba pledge. No classification marking. 1 p. Kennedy Library, NSF, Countries Series, Cuba, General, Vol. VI (B), 11/21/62–11/30/62.
553 Memorandum from Cleveland to Ball, November 22. Transmits three drafts of the two main versions of the non-invasion pledge still under discussion. Top Secret. 4 pp. Kennedy Library, NSF, Countries Series, General, Cuba, Vol. VI (B), 11/21/62–11/30/62.
554 Memorandum from Sorensen to President Kennedy, November 22. Wrapping up the Cuban crisis. Top Secret. 2 pp. Kennedy Library, Sorensen Papers, Classified Subject Files 1961–64, Cuba—Subjects, Material Used at Hyannis, 11/22/62–11/23/62.
555 Telegram 1942 from USUN, November 25. Kuznetsov-McCloy telephone conversation re Soviet questions about proposed U.S. declaration. Top Secret. 2 pp. DOS, CF, 737.56361/11–2562.
556 Telegram 1953 from USUN, November 26. Reports on meeting with Secretary General about latest Cuban developments. Top Secret. 1 p. DOS, CF 737.56361/11–2662.
557 Telegram 1991 from USUN, November 28. U.S.-Soviet meeting re U.S. draft declaration. Top Secret. 6 pp. DOS, CF, 737.56361/1–2862.
558 Letter from Henry S. Rowen to Fred S. Hoffman, November 28. Expresses appreciation for Rand Corporation’s quick response to DOD request for estimation of the threat posed by Soviet IRBMs if stationed in Cuba. Secret. 1 p. WNRC, RG 330, OASD/ISA Files: FRC 65 A 3501, Cuba, 1962.
559 Memorandum prepared for the NSC Executive Committee, November 29. Bloc military forces; bloc shipping to and from Cuba; Cuban internal situation; Soviet position. Top Secret. 7 pp. DOS, S/S Files: Lot 60 D 438, OA—Cuba.
560 NSC Executive Committee record of action, November 29. Refugee reports of Soviet offensive weapons in Cuba; New York discussions with Mikoyan; longer-range plan to keep pressure on Castro; overflights of Cuba; press interest in post-mortem of Cuban crisis. Top Secret. 1 p. Kennedy Library, NSF, Meetings and Memoranda Series, Executive Committee, Vol. III, Meetings, 25–32A, 11/12/62–12/4/62.
December 1962
561 Memorandum from Schlesinger to the President, December 2. Refutation of Alsop-Bartlett story on Stevenson’s dissension from the Executive Committee consensus. Confidential. 4 pp. Kennedy Library, Schlesinger Papers, Cuba 1961–1963.
562 Memorandum of telephone conversation between McCloy and Ball, December 3. Request by McCloy to wrap up negotiations with Kuznetsov. No classification marking. 1 pp. DOS, Ball Papers: Lot 74 D 272, Telcons—Cuba.
563 Memorandum of meeting of the Executive Committee of the NSC by McCone, December 3. Stevenson’s report on the three areas of disagreement with the Soviets, and McCone’s expression of concern over Soviet conduct in Cuba to the President at a later meeting. Top Secret. 2 pp. CIA, DCI (McCone) Files: Job 80–B01285A, Box 6, DCI Meetings with the President, 1 July 1962–31 December 1962.
564 Memorandum from Schlesinger to the President, December 3. Alsop-Bartlett story on Stevenson. Confidential. 2 pp. Kennedy Library, Schlesinger Papers, Cuba, 1961–1963.
565 Memorandum of telephone conversation between McCloy and Ball, December 3. McCloy report of 5-½ hour conversation with Kuznetsov, Zorin, and Mendelovich. No classification marking. 5 pp. DOS, Ball Papers: Lot 74 D 272, Telcons—Cuba.
566 Telegram 2104 from USUN, December 4. Transmits verbatim text of Cuban draft declaration. Secret. 5 pp. USUN Files: NYFRC: 84–84–001, Outgoing Telegrams, 1953–1963.
567 Telegram 2106 from USUN, December 4. Report of afternoon meeting with Soviets. Top Secret. 2 pp. DOS, CF, 737.56361/12–462.
568 Memorandum of telephone conversation between Stevenson and Ball, December 5. Letter from the President to Stevenson as possible solution to the Alsop–Bartlett story on Stevenson. No classification marking. 2 pp. DOS, S/S Files: Lot 65 D 438, UN—Cuba.
569 Letter from the President to Stevenson, December 5. Expresses regret over statements in the press by Alsop and Bartlett and support for Stevenson. No classification marking. 1 p. Princeton University, Adlai E. Stevenson Papers, John F. Kennedy.
570 Memorandum of Executive Committee meeting by McCone, December 6. Intelligence briefing; Mikoyan visit to Cuba; UN negotiations; U.S. actions in event of Cuba-supported insurgency or civil war in Cuba; position paper. Top Secret. 2 pp. CIA, DCI (McCone) Files: Job 80–B01285A, Box 6, DCI Meetings with the President, 1 July 1962–31 December 1962.
571 Telegram 1511 to USUN, December 6. Transmits modifications in U.S. draft statement on Cuba for presentation to Soviet negotiators. Top Secret. 3 pp. DOS, CF 737.56361/12–662.
572 Telegram 1512 to USUN, December 6. Transmits draft U.S. statement on Cuba for presentation in Security Council. Top Secret. 4 pp. DOS, CF, 737.56361/12–662.
573 Memorandum from Bromley Smith to members of the NSC Executive Committee, December 6, covering an FBI report on Mikoyan’s briefing of the Soviet delegation in New York. Top Secret. 4 pp. DOS, S/S Files: Lot 65 D 438, NSC Executive Committee.
574 Memorandum of telephone conversation between Stevenson and Ball, December 6. Outcome of President’s letter of support to Stevenson. No classification marking. 1 p. DOS, S/S Files: Lot 65 D 438, UN—Cuba.
575 Draft telegram to USUN, December 6. Instructions for negotiations with the Soviets. Top Secret. 6 pp. DOS, CF, 737.56361/12–662.
576 Memorandum from Gilpatric to the Secretary of the Army, December 8. Future plans for Cuban Volunteer Inductee Program. Secret. 2 pp. WNRC, RG 330, OASD (C) A Files: FRC 72 A 2896, Yarmolinsky Files, Cuban Volunteer Program.
577 NSC Executive Committee record of action, December 10. UN negotiations on Cuba; broadcasts by Cuban refugees. Top Secret. 1 p. Kennedy Library, NSF, Meetings and Memoranda Series, Executive Committee, Meeting, Vol. III, 33–37, 12/6/62–12/17/62.
578 Telegram 2291 from USUN, December 12. Transmits changes to shorten the draft text before submitting joint report to Kuznetsov. Top Secret. 2 pp. DOS, CF, 737.56361/12–1262.
579 Memorandum from U. Alexis Johnson to McGeorge Bundy, December 17. Planning for contingencies of uprisings within Cuba. Top Secret. 1 p. Kennedy Library, NSF, Countries Series, Cuba, General, Vol. VII (A), 12/62.
580 Memorandum from Cleveland to Rusk, December 18. New Soviet proposal for settlement of Cuban crisis. Top Secret. 3 pp. DOS, CF, 737.00/12–1862.
581 Telegram 2416 from USUN, December 19. Discussion of Soviet proposal at luncheon at Soviet Mission. Secret. USUN Files: NYFRC: 84–84–001, 1–B December/January Meetings.
582 Note from General Clifton to General McHugh, December 20. Transmits McCone’s request that the President see the attached memorandum. Rising world sugar prices and the effect on Cuba. Secret. 4 pp. Kennedy Library, NSF, Countries Series, Cuba—Subjects, Intelligence Material, Vol. III.
583 Memorandum from General Taylor to McNamara, December 26. Reassessment of the alert posture for forces committed to Cuban operations. Top Secret. 2 pp. WNRC, RG 330, OASD (C) A Files: FRC 71 A 2896, Cuba (Sensitive) 1962.
584 Memorandum from L.J. Legere to McGeorge Bundy, December 28. Alert posture for forces committed to Cuban operations. Top Secret. 1 p. Kennedy Library, NSF, Countries Series, Cuba, General, Vol. VII (A), 12/62.
585 Telegram 2541 from USUN, December 31. U.S.-Soviet discussion on latest Cuban developments including U.S. draft declaration. Confidential. 4 pp. DOS, CF, 737.5661/12–3162.
January 1963
586 Telegram 2558 from USUN, January 2. Transmits verbatim text of Soviet letter to UN Secretary General. Confidential. 3 pp. USUN Files: NYFRC 84–84–001 1–B December/January Meetings.
587 Telegram 2587 from USUN, January 4. U.S.-Soviet discussion on U.S. draft declaration. Confidential. 3 pp. USUN Files: NYFRC 84–84–001 1–B December/January Meetings.
588 Telegram 2600 from USUN, January 4. Confirmation of changes made in U.S. draft declaration. Confidential. USUN Files: NYFRC 84–84–001 1–B December/January Meetings.
589 Memorandum of telephone conversation among, Rusk, Ball, and U. Alexis Johnson, January 5. Release and transport of prisoners and Americans in Cuba. No classification marking. 2 pp. Kennedy Library, Ball Papers, Telephone Conversations, Cuba.
590 Telegram 2617 from USUN, January 5. Arrangements for signature of U.S. draft of joint letter. Confidential. 2 pp. USUN Files: NYFRC 84–84–001 1–B December/January Meetings.
591 Memorandum for the record, January 7. Meeting between McCone and James B. Donovan re outstanding issues in Bay of Pigs operation. Secret. 3 pp. CIA, DCI (McCone) Files: Job 80–01258A, Box 2, Memos for Record.
592 Memorandum for the record, January 9. Leadership meeting on January 8. Attached DCI Briefing on latest overview of Cuban developments. Top Secret. 5 pp. CIA, DCI (McCone) Files: Job 80–B01285A, Box 6, DCI Meetings With the President, 1 January–31 March 1963.
593 Memorandum from Rusk to President Kennedy, January 9. Briefing memorandum for Kuznetsov’s call on the President January 9. Secret. 3 pp. DOS, CF, 033.1161/1–963.
594 Memorandum of conversation between Rusk and Kuznetsov and other U.S. and Soviet officials, January 10. U.S.-Soviet relations. Secret. 3 pp. DOS, Secretary’s Memoranda of Conversation: Lot 65 D 330.
595 Memorandum for the record, January 12. Discussion during a meeting with the President of Cuban aerial reconnaissance. Secret. 3 pp. CIA, DCI (McCone) Files: Job 80–B01285, DCI Meetings with the President, 1 January–31 March, 1963.
596 Memorandum from McCone to McGeorge Bundy, January 15. McCone’s views on surveillance of the Soviet ship Simferopol. Secret. 2 pp. Kennedy Library, NSF, Countries Series, Cuba—Subjects, Intelligence Material, Vol. III.
597 Memorandum from Gordon Chase to McGeorge Bundy, January 15. Progress report of Interdepartmental Coordinating Committee on Cuban Affairs: Pan American/Prisoner exchange package; the Brigade; future policy toward Cuba; press interest. Top Secret. 2 pp. Kennedy Library, NSF, Countries Series, Cuba, General, Vol. VII (B), 1/63.
598 Memorandum from Gordon Chase to McGeorge Bundy, January 17. Progress report of the Cuban Coordinating Committee: the Brigade; the Miami Office; OAS resolutions. Top Secret. 2 pp. Kennedy Library, NSF, Countries Series, Cuba, General, Vol. VII (B), 1/63.
599 CIA Current Support Brief, January 19. “The Cuban Economy in 1961 and 1962 and Prospects for 1963 through 1965.” Secret. 11 pp. Kennedy Library, Schlesinger Papers, Cuba, White Label.
600 Memorandum from Gordon Chase to McGeorge Bundy, January 21. Transmits three draft papers of the Cuban Coordinating Committee for use by the Executive Committee. Secret. 1 p. Kennedy Library, NSF, Countries Series, Cuba, General, Vol. VII (B), 1/63.
601 Memorandum from McGeorge Bundy to President Kennedy, January 21. Topics for President’s discussion before NSC at January 22 meeting including President’s personal judgment of the events in Cuba. Top Secret. 2 pp. Kennedy Library, NSF, Meetings and Memoranda Series, NSC Meetings, No. 508, 1/22/63.
602 Talking Paper for the Chairman of the JCS, January 24. Papers for NSC Executive Committee meeting on January 25: U.S. policy toward Cuba, the use of the OAS, U.S. policy toward the Cuban Brigade. Top Secret. 5 pp. NDU, Taylor Papers, NSC Actions, 19 Nov. 62–28 Feb. 63.
603 Memorandum from Cottrell to the NSC Executive Committee, January 25. Future of the Cuban Brigade. Secret. 8 pp. DOS, CF, 737.00/1–2463.
604 Memorandum from Cottrell to the NSC Executive Committee, January 25. Current problems concerning Cuba. Secret. 1 p. DOS, CF, 737.00/1–2463.
605 Memorandum from Helms to Cottrell, undated. Reaction in the Cuban exile community and Brigade to the Attorney General’s no air support statements. Top Secret. 2 pp. DOS, CF, 737.00/1–2563.
606 Memorandum from Gordon Chase to McGeorge Bundy, January 28. Latest developments at the Department of State on Cuba: Donovan’s trip to Cuba, the Brigade, intelligence problems, Cuban Coordinating Committee meetings. Top Secret. 2 pp. Kennedy Library, NSF, Countries Series, Cuba, General, Vol. VII (B), 1/63.
607 Memorandum from Gordon Chase to McGeorge Bundy, January 30. Latest developments in Cuba situation: the Brigade, psychological program, planning, meetings. Top Secret. 2 pp. Kennedy Library, NSF, Countries Series, Cuba, General, Vol. VII (B), 1/63.
608 Memorandum from U. Alexis Johnson to McGeorge Bundy, January 30. Cuba shipping. Confidential. 3 pp. Kennedy Library, NSF, Meetings and Memoranda Series, NSAM 220.
February 1963
609 Memorandum from McCone to General Taylor, February 1. Low-level reconnaissance of Cuba. Secret. 2 pp. CIA, DCI (McCone) Files: Job 80–B01285A, DCI Memos for the Record, Box 2.
610 Circular telegram 1365 to all Latin American diplomatic posts, February 5. Message over U.S. concern over Cuban shipping question to convey to host government officials. Confidential. 3 pp. DOD, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Historical Office, Secretary of Defense Cable Files, Cuba, 1963.
611 Memorandum from Cyrus Vance to McNamara, February 5. Cuba shipping restrictions. Confidential. 3 pp. WNRC, RG 330, Foreign Policy History Files: FRC 330277–131, Chron File—Cuban Affairs.
612 Report prepared for the Executive Committee, February 5. Soviet Forces in Cuba. Top Secret. 12 pp. Kennedy Library, NSF, Meetings and Memoranda Series, Executive Committee Meetings, Vol. IV, 34–42.
613 Statement by the Director of Central Intelligence, February 6. Current status of Soviet military forces and equipment in Cuba. No classification marking. 9 pp. NDU, Taylor Papers, Cuba, Cuba Intelligence.
614 Memorandum for record, February 6. Meeting of the Executive Committee of the NSC re Cuban situation including overflights, incoming Soviet ship. Secret. 2 pp. CIA, DCI (McCone) Files: Job 80–B01285A, DCI Meetings with the President, 1 January–31 March 1963.
615 Memorandum from President Kennedy to McNamara, February 11. Request for views on reconnaissance flight instructions. Secret. 1 p. WNRC, RG 330, OASD (C) A Files: FRC 71 A 1896, Cuba 381, Feb thru April 1963.
616 Memorandum for the record, February 14. Daily White House staff meeting: Soviet troops in Cuba. Secret. 2 pp. NDU, Taylor Papers, Chairman’s Staff Group, Feb 1963.
617 Aide-Mémoire from the Soviet Government to the U.S. Government, February 18. Notification of Soviet withdrawal from Cuba of several thousand Soviet personnel before the middle of March. No classification marking. 2 pp. Kennedy Library, President’s Office Files, Cuba, General, 1/63–3/63.
618 Memorandum from Gordon Chase to McGeorge Bundy, February 18. Cuban Coordinating Committee progress report: contingency planning, the Brigade, American prisoners, Cuban subversive training of Latin Americans, action in the UN. Top Secret. 2 pp. Kennedy Library, NSF, Countries Series, Cuba, General, Vol. VII(B), 2/63.
619 Memorandum from McGeorge Bundy to General Taylor, February 19. Transmits the President’s request for ways and means to shorten the 18-day lead time in contingency planning for an invasion of Cuba. Top Secret. 1 p. Kennedy Library, NSF, Countries Series, Cuba, General, vol. VII(B), 2/63.
620 Memorandum of telephone conversation between Hilsman and Ball, February 20. Numbers of weapons in Cuba. No classification marking. 2 pp. Kennedy Library, Ball Papers, Telephone Conversations, Cuba.
621 Memorandum for the U.S. Intelligence Board, February 21. Transmits approved report entitled “Requirements for Low-Level Reconnaissance of Cuba.” Secret. 6 pp. WNRC, RG 330, OASD (C) A Files: FRC 71 A 2896, Cuba 381, Feb thru April 1963.
622 Special National Intelligence Estimate No. 85–2–63, February 21. “Reactions to U.S. Low-level Overflights of Cuba.” Secret. 6 pp. CIA Files: Job 79–R01012A, ODDI Registry.
623 Memorandum from McCone, February 27. Transmits background paper on U–2 overflights of Cuba from August 29 to October 14, 1962. Secret. 12 pp. DOS, S/S Files: Lot 65 D 438, Cuban Missile Crisis, Miscellaneous.
624 Memorandum from Gordon Chase to McGeorge Bundy, February 26. Progress report of the Cuban Coordinating Committee. Secret. 1 p. Kennedy Library, NSF, Countries Series, Cuba, General, Vol. VII (B) 2/63.
625 Memorandum of discussion among McGeorge Bundy, Alexis Johnson and McCone, February 28. Situation in Cuba and U.S. long-range plans for dealing with Castro and the Soviet presence in Cuba. Secret. 1 p. CIA, DCI (McCone) Files: Job 80–B01285A, Box 2.
March 1963
626 Memorandum from U. Alexis Johnson to McCone, March 6. State Department changes to McCone’s February 27 memorandum on U–2 overflights of Cuba, August 29–October 14, 1962. Secret. 3 pp. Kennedy Library, NSF, Countries Series, Cuba—Subjects, Intelligence Material, Vol. IV.
627 Memorandum from McCone to U. Alexis Johnson, March 7. Reply to the State Department’s memorandum commenting on McCone’s February 27 memorandum on U–2 overflights of Cuba, August 29–October 14, 1962. DOS, S/S Files: Lot 65 D 438, Miscellaneous.
628 Memorandum from Brubeck to McGeorge Bundy, March 9. U.S. air surveillance of Cuba. Confidential. 6 pp. DOS, CF, POL 31–1 CUBA–US.
629 Memorandum from McGeorge Bundy to the National Security Council, March 11. Background material for March 13 meeting of the NSC. Secret. 4 pp. Kennedy Library, NSF, Meetings and Memoranda Series, NSC Meetings, No. 509.
630 Telegram 2241 from Moscow, March 11. Report on conversation between Trevelyan and Khrushchev concerning concessions Soviets made to the United States in Cuba. Secret. 1 p. DOS, CF, POL 17–1 UK–USSR.
631 Memorandum for the record, March 13. Discussion between McCone and the President on latter’s final meeting with the Stennis Committee on criticisms directed toward the CIA during the Cuban missile crisis. CIA, DCI (McCone) Files: Job 80–01285A, Box 6, DCI Meetings with the President, 1 January–31 March 1963.
632 Memorandum from U. Alexis Johnson to Rusk, March 13. McCone’s report on Cuban intelligence prior to the October crisis. Top Secret. 3 pp. DOS, S/S Files: Lot 65 D 38, Miscellaneous.
633 Telegram 2321 from Moscow, March 17. Meeting between Kuznetsov and Kohler re President’s private communication to Khrushchev. No classification marking. 1 p. DOS, CF, POL CUBA–USSR.
634 Memorandum from FitzGerald to McCone, March 19. Outline of a program to exacerbate and stimulate disaffection in the Cuban Armed Forces. Secret. 6 pp. CIA Files: Job 91–00741R, Mongoose Papers, Box 1.
635 Intelligence Note from Hilsman to Rusk, March 27. “Soviet Response to Two Attacks on Their Freighters Off Cuba.” Confidential. 2 pp. Kennedy Library, NSF, Countries Series, Cuba—Subjcts, Exiles—3/63.
636 Memorandum from Gordon Chase to McGeorge Bundy, March 27. Cuba Coordinating Committee. Secret. 2 pp. Kennedy Library, NSF, Countries Series, Cuba, General, VII CC, 3/63.
637 Memorandum from Gordon Chase to McGeorge Bundy, March 27. Secret raid by L–66 exile group. Secret. 1 p. Kennedy Library, NSF, Countries Series, Cuba—Subjects, Exile Activities.
638 Telegram 2422 from Moscow, March 27. Transmits text of note from Soviet Government re attack on Soviet cargo vessel in Cuban port. Official Use Only. 2 pp. Kennedy Library, NSF, Countries Series, Cuba—Subjects, Exile Activities.
639 Memorandum from Gordon Chase to McGeorge Bundy, March 28. Activist exile groups. Secret. 2 pp. Kennedy Library, NSF, Countries Series, Cuba—Subjects, Exile Activities.
640 Memorandum from Gordon Chase to McGeorge Bundy, March 29. Cuba Coordinating Committee—latest developments. Top Secret. 1 p. Kennedy Library, Countries Series, Cuba, General, Vol. VII CC, 3/63.
641 Current Intelligence Memorandum, March 29. Movement of SAM launch sites in Cuba. Secret. 4 pp. Kennedy Library, NSF, Countries Series, Cuba—Subjects, Intelligence Material, Vol. IV.
April 1963
642 Memorandum from Brubeck to McGeorge Bundy, April 1. Transmits memorandum from Hurwitch to the Attorney General on actions and recommendations to prevent pin-prick raids against Cuba. Secret. 5 pp. DOS, CF, POL 30–2 CUBA.
643 Memorandum from Gordon Chase to Dungan, April 2. Cuban exiles. Secret. 2 pp. Kennedy Library, NSF, Countries Series, Cuba—Subjects, Exiles 4/63.
644 Memorandum from Hurwitch to the Special Group, April 2. Propaganda inciting Cubans within Cuba to attack Soviet troops. Secret. 2 pp. Kennedy Library, NSF, Countries Series, Cuba, General Vol. VIII (A), 4/1–4/20/63.
645 Memorandum from McGeorge Bundy to the President, April 3. Alpha 66 raid of March 17–18; the press conference held by Cubans in Washington; the San Jose Conference. No classification marking. 2 pp. Kennedy Library, NSF, Countries Series, Cuba—Subjects, Exile Activities.
646 Memorandum of telephone conversation between Ball and Greenfield, April 3. Report out of La Paz on a conversation between Donovan and Castro, which would lead to coexistence between Castro and the United States if Castro met certain conditions. No classification marking. 2 pp. Kennedy Library, Ball Papers, Telephone Conversations, Cuba.
647 Memorandum from Thompson to Rusk, April 5. Analysis of possible causes and motives behind Khrushchev’s message passed to the Attorney General on April 3. Top Secret. 3 pp. DOS, S/S Files: Lot 77 D 163, Pen Pal Series, Special US–USSR Files, 1963.
648 Memorandum from Thompson to Rusk, Ball, and McGeorge Bundy, April 6. Memorandum of conversation between Dobrynin and Thompson, April 6. Top Secret. 4 pp. DOS, S/S Files: Lot 77 D 163, Pen Pal Series, Special US–USSR Files, 1963.
649 Memorandum for the record by McCone, April 10. Executive Committee of the NSC meeting including: Donovan negotiations; aerial surveillance. 3 pp. Secret. CIA, DCI McCone Files: Job 80–B01285A, DCI Meetings with the President, 1 April–30 June 1963.
650 Memorandum from the Joint Chiefs of Staff to McNamara, April 11. U–2 Flights, Cuba—Contingency Plans. Top Secret. 2 pp. WNRC, RG 330, OASD/ISA Files: FRC 69 A 0926, Cuba Sensitive 1963, 000.1—.
651 Memorandum from McGeorge Bundy to the President, April 12. Time to begin long-range planning aspects for Cuba. No classification marking. 1 p. Kennedy Library, NSF, Meetings and Memoranda Series, Standing Group, 4/63–5/63.
652 Memorandum from Schlesinger to the President, April 13. Miro Cardona statement. Confidential. 2 pp. Kennedy Library, Schlesinger Papers, Cuba II.
653 Memorandum for the record by L.J. Legere, April 15. Daily White House staff meeting, including: Miro Cardona statement. Secret. 2 pp. NDU, Taylor Papers, Chairman’s Staff Group, March–April 1963.
654 Memorandum from Gordon Chase to McGeorge Bundy, April 17. Rusk’s speech before American Society of Newspaper Editors; Miro resignation; support to CRC. Secret. 2 pp. Kennedy Library, NSF, Countries Series, Cuba, General, Vol. VII (D), 4/1–4/20/63.
655 Paper prepared by the CIA, April 17. “Prospects for and Limitations of a Maximum Covert Action Program Against the Castro Communist Regime.” Top Secret. 11 pp. WNRC, RG 330, OSD Files: FRC 77–0131, Book I—Spcial Group.
656 Memorandum from Sherman Kent to McCone, April 19. Comments on proposed new covert policy and program toward Cuba. Secret. 5 pp. CIA Files: Job 91–00741R, Mongoose Papers, Box 1.
657 Memorandum of telephone conversation between McNamara and Ball, April 19. Low-level reconnaissance missions over Cuba. No classification marking. 2 pp. Kennedy Library, Ball Papers, Telephone Conversations, Cuba.
658 Memorandum from Hurwitch to the NSC Standing Group, April 19. Special Report on Cuba for meeting of April 23. Secret. 3 pp. Kennedy Library, NSF, Meetings and Memoranda Series, Standing Group Meeting, 4/23/63 (Part A).
659 Annex 3 to printed Document 320, revised April 18. Current Situation: Internal Economic Situation; Internal Political Situation; Soviet Forces in Cuba. Secret. Kennedy Library, NSF, Meetings and Memoranda Series, Standing Group Meeting, 4/23/63 (Part A).
660 Annex 6 to printed Document 320, undated. Economic Restrictions: Shipping; Civil Aviation Trade; Strategic Commodities. Secret. 4 pp. Kennedy Library, NSF, Meetings and Memoranda Series, Standing Group Meeting, 4/23/63 (Part A).
661 Annex 7 to printed Document 320, undated. Exile Problems: The Cuban Revolutionary Council and Dr. Miro Cardona; Alpha 66 and Similar Pin-Pricked Raids; The Cuban Brigade; Resettlement of Cuban Exiles. Secret. 2 pp. Kennedy Library, NSF, Meetings and Memoranda Series, Standing Group Meeting, 4/23/63 (Part A).
662 Tab 7 to printed Document 320, undated. Military Contingency Planning—CINCLANT OPLANS for Cuba. Secret. 2 pp. Kennedy Library, NSF, Meetings and Memoranda Series, Standing Group Meeting, 4/23/63 (Part A).
663 Research memorandum from Hughes to Rusk, April 19. Effects of loss of Cuban sugar on free world sugar market. Limited Official Use. 2 pp. DOS, ARA/CCA Files: Lot 66 D 50, Cuba—Standing Group.
664 Memorandum from FitzGerald to McCone, April 22. Effects of the curtailment of exile hit and run raids. Secret. 3 pp. CIA Files: Job 91–00741R, Mongoose Papers, Box 1.
665 Memorandum from Kent to McCone, April 22. CIA Office of National Estimates study entitled “Cuba a Year Hence.” Secret. 17 pp. Kennedy Library, NSF, Countries Series, Intelligence Material, Vol. V.
666 Memorandum of telephone conversation between Martin and Ball, April 24. President’s concern about the Cuban Revolutionary Council. No classification marking. 1 p. Kennedy Library, Ball Papers, Telephone Conversations, Cuba.
667 Memorandum from McNamara to the Chairman of the JCS, April 24, enclosing revision of DOD–State paper entitled “U–2 Flights, Cuba—Contingency Plans.” Top Secret. 11 pp. WNRC, RG 330, OASD/ISA Files: FRC 69 A 0926, Cuba Sensitive 1903, 000.1—.
668 Paper prepared by Joseph Califano, April 25. Covert intelligence collection, hit and run raids, sabotage, and resistance activities. Top Secret. 2 pp. WNRC, RG 330, OSD Files: FRC 77–0131, Sabotage/Destruction.
669 Memorandum from McCone to the Special Group, April 25. Low-level reconnaissance of Cuba. Secret. 2 pp. CIA, DCI (McCone) Files: Job 80–B01285, DCI Meetings with the President, 1 April–30 June 1963.
670 Memorandum prepared by McCone, April 25. Cuban Policy: Various aspects of the Cuban problem and discussion at Standing Group. Secret. 12 pp. Kennedy Library, NSF, Countries Series, Cuba, Intelligence Material, Vol. V.
May 1963
671 Memorandum from Helms to McCone, May 1. Interview of U.S. newswoman with Castro indicating possible interest in rapprochement with the United States. Secret. 4 pp. Kennedy Library, NSF, Countries Series, Cuba, Intelligence Material, Vol. V.
672 Memorandum from Cottrell to Martin, May 2. Lisa Howard’s interview with Castro. No classification marking. 1 p. DOS, CF, POL 15–1 CUBA.
673 Memorandum from the Deputy Director of USIA to McGeorge Bundy, May 4, advocating that a high-U.S. Government official make a statement expressing U.S. views of post-Castro Cuba and enclosing proposed statement. Confidential. 6 pp. Kennedy Library, NSF, Meetings and Memoranda Series, Standing Group Meeting, 5/7/63.
674 Paper prepared by the CIA, May 6. “Cuban Supply and Demand of Crude Oil and Refined Petroleum Products.” Secret. 2 pp. Kennedy Library, NSF, Meetings and Memoranda Series, Standing Group Meeting, 5/28/63.
675 Paper prepared by the CIA, undated. List of additional covert actions against Cuba. Secret. 7 pp. Kennedy Library, NSF, Meetings and Memoranda Series, Standing Group Meeting, 5/28/63.
676 Memorandum from General Taylor to McNamara, May 10. U.S. courses of action in case of a revolt in Cuba. Top Secret. 3 pp. WNRC, RG 330, OSD Files: FRC 77–0131, Miscellaneous 63–65.
677 Memorandum from U. Alexis Johnson to Brubeck, May 15. U–2 flights, Cuba—contigency plans. Top Secret. 1 p. DOS, S/S Files: Lot 65 D 438, U–2 Flights, Contingency Plans.
678 Memorandum for the record prepared by McCone, May 15. Review with Rusk about the Castro trip to Moscow. Secret. 2 pp. CIA, DCI (McCone) Files: Job 80–B01285A, Memoranda for the Record.
679 Memorandum from Gordon Chase to McGeorge Bundy, May 24. Lifting of the NOTAM over Cuba and non-resumption of PanAm Flights to Havana. Secret. 2 pp. Kennedy Library, NSF, Countries Series, Cuba, General, Lifting of NOTAM re Cuba, 5/63–6/63.
680 Memorandum from Joseph Califano to Vance, May 27. Meeting of the Interdepartmental Coordinating Committee of Cuban Affairs, which discussed U.S. policy on Cuban exiles in the United States. Secret. 2 pp. WNRC, RG 330, OASD (C) A Files: FRC 71 A 2896, Yarmolinsky Files.
681 Memorandum from Bromley Smith to the NSC Standing Group, May 27. Transmits paper entitled “The World Price of Sugar.” Secret. 5 pp. Kennedy Library, NSF, Meetings and Memoranda Series, Standing Group, 5/28/63.
682 Memorandum from U. Alexis Johnson to McGeorge Bundy, May 27, enclosing a memorandum entitled “Possible Soviet Initiatives To End U.S. Aerial Reconnaissance Over Cuba.” Top Secret. 10 pp. Kennedy Library, NSF, Meetings and Memoranda Series, Standing Group Meeting, 5/28/63.
683 Memorandum from Chase to McGeorge Bundy, May 28. U.S. policy toward exile unity and enclosing a May 22 statement by Edwin Martin before a Senate Subcommittee on the same subject. Secret. 2 pp. Kennedy Library, NSF, Countries Series, Cuba, Exiles, 5/63–6/63.
684 Memorandum from Kent to McCone, May 29. Implications of Castro’s visit to the Soviet Union. Secret. 2 pp. Kennedy Library, NSF, Countries Series, Cuba, Intelligence Material, Vol. V.
June 1963
685 Memorandum from Helms to McCone, June 5. Reported desire of the Cuban Government for rapprochement with the United States. Secret. 3 pp. Kennedy Library, NSF, Countries Series, Cuba, Intelligence Material, Vol. V.
686 Memorandum from Hurwitch to the Special Group, undated. Support of autonomous anti-Castro groups. Secret. 7 pp. WNRC, RG 330, OSD Files: FRC 330–77–131, Misc. 63, 64, 65.
687 National Intelligence Estimate 85–63, June 14. “Situation and Prospects in Cuba.” Secret. 19 pp. CIA Files: Job 79–R01012A, ODDI Registry.
688 Memorandum from the Joint Chiefs of Staff to McNamara, June 15. U.S. courses of action in case of a revolt in Cuba. Top Secret. 3 pp. WNRC, OASD/ISA Files: FRC 69 A 0926, Cuba Sensitive 1963, 38/1–35752/63 15 June 63.
689 Diplomatic note from the Czech Ambassador to Rusk, June 24, transmitting a note of protest from the Cuban Government to the U.S. Government. No classification marking. 4 pp. Kennedy Library, NSF, Countries Series, Cuba, General, Vol. X, 6/24/63 Cuban Protest Note, 6/63–8/63.
690 Memorandum of telephone conversation between Kaysen and Ball, June 24. U–2 reconnaissance missions over Cuba in response to Cuban note of protest. No classification marking. 2 pp. Kennedy Library, Ball Papers, Telephone Conversations, Cuba.
691 Memorandum of telephone conversation between McNamara and Ball and U. Alexis Johnson, June 24. U–2 reconnaissance flights over Cuba in response to Cuban note of protest. No classification marking. 3 pp. Kennedy Library, Ball Papers, Telephone Conversations, Cuba.
692 Memorandum of telephone conversation between Kaysen and Ball, June 24. U–2 reconnaissance flights over Cuba. No classification marking. 2 pp. Kennedy Library, Ball Papers, Telephone Conversations, Cuba.
693 Memorandum of telephone conversation between McCone and Ball, June 25. Cuban note of protest. No classification marking. 1 p. Kennedy Library, Ball Papers, Telephone Conversations, Cuba.
694 Memorandum of telephone conversation between Ed Martin and Ball, June 25. Response to the Cuban note of protest. No classification marking. 1 p. Kennedy Library, Ball Papers, Telephone Conversations, Cuba.
July 1963
695 Memorandum from Gordon Chase to McGeorge Bundy, July 2. Recent events in Cuba. Top Secret. 3 pp. Kennedy Library, NSF, Countries Series, Cuba, General, Vol. X, 7/63.
696 Memorandum of conversation between McGeorge Bundy and Ball, July 3. Travel restrictions to Cuba. No classification marking. 1 p. Kennedy Library, Ball Papers, Telephone Conversations, Cuba.
697 Memorandum from Bromley Smith to the NSC Standing Group, July 9. Transmits paper prepared by the Department of Agriculture entitled “Contingent Plan for Increasing World Production of Sugar.” Confidential. 10 pp. Kennedy Library, NSF, Countries Series, Cuba, General, Vol. X, 7/63.
698 Memorandum from Chase to McGeorge Bundy, July 12. Progress report on Cuba including reply to Cuban note on overflights; Cuban refugees in Miami; Kennedy doctrine. Top Secret. 2 pp. Kennedy Library, NSF, Countries Series, Cuba, General, Vol. X, 7/63.
699 Proposed statement, July 12. U.S. policy toward a post-Castro Cuba. Confidential. 5 pp. Kennedy Library, NSF, Meetings and Memoranda Series, Standing Group Meeting, 7/16/63.
700 Proposed statement by President Kennedy on July 26, undated. U.S. policy toward a post-Castro Cuba. Confidential. 7 pp. Kennedy Library, NSF, Meetings and Memoranda Series, Standing Group Meeting, 7/16/63.
701 Memorandum prepared by McGeorge Bundy, July 16. NSC record of actions at July 16 meeting. Secret. 1 p. Kennedy Library, NSF, Meetings and Memoranda Series, Standing Group Meeting, 7/16/63.
702 Memorandum from the Joint Chiefs of Staff to McNamara, July 22. U.S. courses of action in case of a revolt in Cuba. Top Secret. 2 pp. WNRC, RG 330, OASD/ISA Files: FRC 69 A 0926, Cuba Sensitive, 1963, 000.1—.
703 Memorandum from Chase to McGeorge Bundy, July 23, 1963. Cuban protest note; free world shipping to Cuba. Secret. 1 p. Kennedy Library, NSF, Countries Series, Cuba, General, Vol. X, 7/63.
August 1963
704 Memorandum from General LeMay to McNamara, August 1, with two appendices. 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. 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. 3 pages of source text not declassified. Secret. WNRC, OSD Files: FRC 77 A 131, Book II—Special Group.
September 1963
707 Memorandum from Chase to McGeorge Bundy, September 1963. Exile raids—extent of knowledge within the Executive branch. Top Secret. 2 pp. Kennedy Library, NSF, Countries Series, Cuba, Exiles, 7/63–9/63.
708 Memorandum from McGeorge Bundy to McCone, September 17. 4 pages of source text not declassified. Secret. Kennedy Library, NSF, Countries Series, Cuba, Exiles, 7/63–9/63.
709 Memorandum from Chase to McGeorge Bundy, September 19. Cuba and the IMF. Confidential. 1 p. Kennedy Library, NSF, Countries Series, Cuba, General, Vol. XI (B), 9/63.
710 Memorandum from McCone to the Chairman of COMOR, September 27. High-level photographic coverage of Cuba. Secret. 1 p. WNRC, RG 330, OASD (C) A Files: FRC 71 A 2896, Cuba 381, May thru Dec. 1963.
October 1963
711 Memorandum from Colonel Haig to Vance, October 2. Meeting of the NSC Standing Group: the situation in Cuba. Top Secret. 3 pp. WNRC, RG 330, OSD Files: FRC 330–77–131, Misc. 63, 64, 65.
712 Memorandum from Chase to McGeorge Bundy, October 4. Highlights of Chase’s visit to Guantanamo Base October 1–2. Secret. 2 pp. Kennedy Library, NSF, Cuba, Guantanamo Base, 8/16/63–10/4/63.
713 Memorandum from Cottrell to the Special Group, October 21. Reappraisal of previous proposals for support of autonomous anti-Castro groups. Secret. 3 pp. WNRC, OSD Files: FRC 330–77–131, Misc. 63, 64, 65.
714 Memorandum from the Joint Chiefs of Staff to McNamara, October 21. Draft State–Defense contingency plan for a coup in Cuba. Top Secret. 2 pp. WNRC, RG 330, OASD/ISA Files: FRC 69 A 0926, Cuba Sensitive 1963, 000.1—.
715 Memorandum from Cottrell to the Special Group, October 21. Proposal for air strikes against Cuban targets. Secret. 5 pp. WNRC, RG 330, OSD Files: FRC 77–0131, Sabatoge/Destruction.
716 Memorandum from General Carroll to McNamara, October 24. Transmits a DIACIA assessment of status of Soviet military personnel in Cuba. Secret. 3 pp. WNRC, RG 330, OASD (C) A Files: FRC 71 A 2896, Cuba 381, May thru Dec. 1963.
717 Memorandum from J. Larocque to the Deputy Secretary of Defense, October 25. Transmits information report on interview with Fidel Castro. Secret. 3 pp. WNRC, RG 330, OASD (C) A Files; FRC 71 A 2896, Cuba 381, May thru Dec. 1963.
November 1963
718 Memorandum for the record, November 14. Minutes of the meeting to review the Cuban program. Secret. 7 pp. CIA, DCI (McCone) Files: Job 80–B01285A, DCI Meetings with the President, 1 July–30 November 1963.
719 Special National Intelligence Estimate 85–3–63, November 15. “The Effects of Hurricane Flora on Cuba.” Secret. 3 pp. CIA Files: Job 79–R01012A, ODDI Registry.
720 Memorandum from U. Alexis Johnson to Rusk, November 29. Cuban contingency planning. Top Secret. 2 pp. DOS, S/S Files: Lot 65 D 438, Cuba, Contingency Planning.
December 1963
721 Memorandum from Edwin M. Martin to Rusk, December 2. Transmits talking points for Rusk’s December 2 meeting with President Johnson on Cuba. Top Secret. 9 pp. DOS, S/S Files; Lot 66 D 501, Cuba.
722 Memorandum from Chase to McGeorge Bundy, December 2. Attendance at the meeting with President Johnson scheduled that day. Top Secret. 1 p. Johnson Library, NSF, Country File, Cuba, Meetings, 12/63–3/65.
723 Memorandum, December 9. Suggestion for additional administration statements on Cuba to stimulate anti-Castro action on the part of dissident elements in the Cuban Armed Forces. Secret. 3 pp. Johnson Library, NSF, Country File, Cuba, Intelligence, Vol. 2.
724 Memorandum from Rusk to President Johnson, December 11. Amendment of NSAM 220 governing foreign flag shipping in the Cuba trade. Confidential. 3 pp. Kennedy Library, NSF, Countries Files, Meetings and Memoranda Series, NSAM 220.
725 Memorandum prepared in the CIA, December 12. Current U.S. policy with respect to Cuba. Secret. 8 pp. Johnson Library, NSF, Country File, Cuba Meetings, 12/63–3/65.
726 Memorandum from Chase to McGeorge Bundy, December 12. Possible courses of action in controlling arms shipments between Cuba and Latin America. Secret. 2 pp. Johnson Library, NSF, Country File, Vol. A (Gordon Chase File), 11/63–5/64.
727 Memorandum from Read to McGeorge Bundy, December 12. Transmits paper entitled “Possible Further Unilateral and Bilateral Actions to Increase Pressure on Cuba (Short of the Use of Force)” for discussion at the NSC Standing Group meeting December 13. Top Secret. 11 pp. DOS, S/S Files: Lot 65 D 438, U–2 Flights—Contingency Plans.
728 Special report prepared by the CIA, December 13. “Fidel Castro’s Growing Military Power.” Secret. 10 pp. Kennedy Library, Schlesinger Papers, Cuba, White Label.
729 Memorandum from McGeorge Bundy to President Johnson, December 15. Discussion of further possible measures the U.S. can take against Castro that stop short of invasion and blockade in preparation for the President’s meeting with State, Defense, and CIA officials December 19. Top Secret. 23 pp. Johnson Library, NSF, Country File, Cuba, Meetings, 12/63–3/65.
730 Memorandum from McGeorge Bundy to holders of NSAM 220, December 16. Amendment to NSAM 220 relating to U.S. Government shipments by foreign-flag vessels in the Cuban trade. No classification marking. 1 p. Johnson Library, NSF, Country File, Cuba, Meetings 12/63–3/65.
731 Briefing notes prepared for the Deputy Director of Central Intelligence, December 18. “The Situation in Cuba.” Top Secret. 2 pp. DOS, S/S Files: Lot 65 D 438, Cuba Meeting—12/19/63.
732 Special National Intelligence Estimate No. 85–4–63, December 18. “Soviet Transfer of the Surface to Air Missile System to Cuba.” Top Secret. 2 pp. CIA Files: Job 79–R01012A, ODDI Registry.
733 Memorandum for the record prepared by General Carter, December 19. Transmits FitzGerald’s memorandum for the record of a meeting with President Johnson on Cuba on December 19. Secret. 5 pp. CIA Files: Job 80–B01285A, DCI Meetings with the President, 23 November–31 December 1963.
734 Memorandum from General Carroll to McNamara, December 20. Transmits a DIA/CIA assessment of the status of Soviet military personnel in Cuba. Secret. 2 pp. WNRC, RG 330, OASD (C) A Files: FRC 71 A 2896, Cuba 381, May thru Dec. 1963.