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Foreign Intelligence Advisory Board (FIAB): Volume III, Annexes to the Report to the President's Foreign Intelligence Advisory Board on Intelligence Community Activities Relating to the Cuban Arms Build-Up, 1962: 14 April-14 October (Copy 1) (2 of 2 Folders)

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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
This folder contains additions to the Foreign Intelligence Advisory Board’s (FIAB) report to the President on intelligence activities in Cuba (also known as the Killian Report) and includes extracts from the National Photographic Interpretation Center (NPIC) regarding aerial surveillance of Cuba. Information in the extracts includes the construction of missile equipment, various buildings, and military camps; and detection of vehicles, ships, aircraft, and Soviet Union personnel. Also included in this folder is a review of National Intelligence Estimates (NIE) and Special NIE published prior to the Cuban arms build-up of October 1962 and pertaining to the possibility of Soviet military bases in Cuba.

Part 4, Sections 25-27: mimeograph drafts also unpublished

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John F. Kennedy Personal Papers
This folder contains materials associated with John F. Kennedy's The Strategy of Peace, a compilation of speeches and statements concerning foreign policy by Senator Kennedy published during the 1960 Presidential campaign. Materials in this folder include partial drafts of adapted speeches concerning the foreign policy challenges facing the United States in the Cold War era with particular emphasis on the strengths of America's economy, agriculture, education system, military capabilities, and space exploration program in comparison to those of the Soviet Union.

Part 4, Section 26: mimeograph draft with pencil additions, deletions, corrections

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John F. Kennedy Personal Papers
This folder contains an edited press release of a speech by Senator John F. Kennedy at the annual convention of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin adapted for The Strategy of Peace, a compilation of speeches and statements concerning foreign policy by Senator Kennedy published during the 1960 Presidential campaign. In his remarks, Senator Kennedy compares the strengths of America's economy, agriculture, education system, military capabilities, and space exploration program to those of the Soviet Union.

Part 4, Sections 18-24: mimeograph draft, incomplete as indicated

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John F. Kennedy Personal Papers
This folder contains materials associated with John F. Kennedy's The Strategy of Peace, a compilation of speeches and statements concerning foreign policy by Senator Kennedy published during the 1960 Presidential campaign. Materials in this folder include partial drafts of adapted speeches concerning the America's education system and defense capabilities with regards to conflict with the Soviet Union.

National Security Council: Foreign policy: Iran, May 1961

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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
This folder contains a report regarding economic, military, and foreign relations issues in Iran, primarily with the Soviet Union, and recommendations for the National Security Council concerning Iran’s issues.

Memos to the President, 1961: 21 November-31 December

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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
This folder contains memoranda to President John F. Kennedy on various topics including East Berlin, atmospheric nuclear weapons testing, Vietnam, and a meeting between President Kennedy and British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan in Bermuda.

National Security Action Memoranda [NSAM]: NSAM 205, Nuclear Testing

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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
This file contains copies of National Security Action Memoranda number 205 (NSAM 205) titled, "Nuclear Testing," to Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) John McCone, Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) Glenn T. Seaborg, and Special Assistant to the President for Science and Technology Jerome B. Wiesner from President John F. Kennedy.

National Security Action Memoranda [NSAM]: NSAM 193, Re: Foreign Weapons Evaluation Group

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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
This file contains drafts and copies of National Security Action Memoranda number 193 (NSAM 193) regarding the sensitivity of findings of the Foreign Weapons Evaluation Group (also known as the Bethe Panel) to Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara, Secretary of the Air Force Eugene M. Zuckert, Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) Glenn T. Seaborg, and Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) John McCone from President John F. Kennedy.

National Security Action Memoranda [NSAM]: NSAM 181, Re: Action to be taken in response to new Bloc activity in Cuba (B), September 1962

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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
This file contains memoranda relating to National Security Action Memoranda number 181 (NSAM 181) regarding action to be taken in response to new activity in Cuba by the Soviet Union to Secretary of State Dean Rusk, Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara, Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, Director of Central Intelligence John McCone, and Military Representative to the President General Maxwell Taylor from McGeorge Bundy, Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs. Topics include United States reconnaissance operations in Cuba, protocol for U.S. flights over Cuba, and increased economic and military aid to Cuba by the Soviet Union. Of note is a draft of a proposed statement on Cuban policy for President John F. Kennedy containing annotations and edits by the President.

National Security Action Memoranda [NSAM]: NSAM 181, Re: Action to be taken in response to new Bloc activity in Cuba (A), August 1962

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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
This file contains drafts of National Security Action Memoranda number 181 (NSAM 181) regarding action to be taken in response to new activity in Cuba by the Soviet Union to Secretary of State Dean Rusk, Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara, Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, Director of Central Intelligence John McCone, and Military Representative to the President General Maxwell Taylor from McGeorge Bundy, Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs. Also included are memoranda discussing Soviet Union military shipments to Cuba; the military significance of missile installations in Cuba; and the probable military, political, and psychological impact of missiles in Cuba.

National Security Action Memoranda [NSAM]: NSAM 167, Harassment of Autobahn Convoys

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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
This file contains copies of National Security Action Memoranda number 167 (NSAM 167) titled, "Harassment of Autobahn Convoys," to Secretary of State Dean Rusk and Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara from McGeorge Bundy, Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs.

National Security Action Memoranda [NSAM]: NSAM 136, U.S. Internal Security Programs

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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
This file contains a copy of National Security Action Memoranda number 136 (NSAM 136) titled, "U.S. Internal Security Programs," to Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy from McGeorge Bundy, Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs. Also included are reports on the status of the United States internal security programs regarding nuclear weapons, the Soviet Union, and national security.

National Security Action Memoranda [NSAM]: NSAM 129, U.S. – U.S.S.R. Cooperation in the Exploration of Space

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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
This file contains a copy of National Security Action Memoranda number 129 (NSAM 129) titled, "U.S. – U.S.S.R. Cooperation in the Exploration of Space," to Secretary of State Dean Rusk from McGeorge Bundy, Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs. Also included are a preliminary summary report by Hugh L. Dryden, Deputy Administrator for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA); a record of meeting; and papers regarding bilateral discussions between the United States and Soviet Union for cooperation in space exploration, including in the areas of meteorological satellites, communications satellites, geomagnetic research, and space medicine.

National Security Action Memoranda [NSAM]: NSAM 13, re: Exchange of Persons Behind the Iron Curtain

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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
This folder contains reports and a memorandum to Secretary of State Dean Rusk in reference to National Security Action Memoranda number 13 (NSAM 13) discussing exchange of persons programs with countries behind the Iron Curtain, particularly Poland and the Soviet Union, in scientific, technical, educational, and cultural fields.

Staff memoranda: Taylor, Maxwell, 1961: September-December

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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
This folder contains memoranda to President John F. Kennedy from General Maxwell Taylor, Military Representative to the President. Topics include Soviet Union aggression in Berlin and United States response, an increase in military divisions to Europe, and a trip by General Taylor to Saigon to assess the situation in South Vietnam (officially known as the Republic of Vietnam) and its conflict with North Vietnam (officially known as the Democratic Republic of Vietnam).

Staff memoranda: Rostow, Walt W.: Disarmament, 1961: April-October

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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
This folder contains memoranda from Robert W. Komer of the National Security Council (NSC) to Walt Rostow, Deputy Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, regarding disarmament negotiations and arms control. Also included in this folder is a press release containing reports on nuclear test ban negotiations in Geneva, Switzerland; a joint statement by the United States and Soviet Union on disarmament negotiations; and an exchange of letters between John J. McCloy, Advisor to the President on Disarmament, and Soviet Union Ambassador to the United Nations (UN) Valerian A. Zorin.

Staff memoranda: Rostow, Walt W., 1963

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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
This folder includes memoranda, speeches, and article drafts by Walt Rostow, Chairman of the Policy Planning Council in the Department of State. Topics include United States relations with the Soviet Union, nuclear deterrents in Europe, communism, economics, the Cold War, principle foreign affairs issues in the administration of President John F. Kennedy, and relations between the U.S. and other members of the Atlantic Alliance (also known as the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, NATO).

Staff memoranda: Rostow, Walt W., December 1960-June 1961

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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
This folder contains memoranda from Walt Rostow, Deputy Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, to President John F. Kennedy and McGeorge Bundy, Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs. Topics include the threat of communism, guerilla warfare, Vietnam, and policy planning. Also included in this folder is a copy of a speech given by Rostow on disarmament at the 6th Pugwash Conference held in Moscow. Of note is a letter to Rostow from Massachuetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Professor Leon Trilling regarding the Soviet Union’s space program.

Staff memoranda: Owen, Henry, 1961 and undated

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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
This folder contains memoranda from Henry Owen, National Security Council Assistant for East-West Negotiations and Berlin, to various persons regarding matters of foreign affairs including Berlin and the Soviet Union; relations with France; and MRBMs (medium range ballistic missiles).

Staff memoranda: Komer, Robert, August 1962

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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
This folder contains memoranda from Robert W. Komer of the National Security Council (NSC) to McGeorge Bundy, Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs. Topics include relations between numerous Middle Eastern countries; a revolution in Yemen; relations between the United States, Saudi Arabia, and the UAR (United Arab Republic); the sale of HAWK missiles to Israel; and the Cuban Missile Crisis.

Staff memoranda: Komer, Robert, June 1962

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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
This folder contains memoranda from Robert W. Komer of the National Security Council (NSC) to various persons including McGeorge Bundy, Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs. Topics include negotiations between the Netherlands and Indonesia about the independence of West New Guinea; the potential sale of Soviet Union MiG aircraft to India; a civil air agreement between Sudan and the Soviet Union; foreign aid; and a visit by Archbishop Makarios III, President of the Republic of Cyprus.

Staff memoranda: Komer, Robert, September 1961

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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
This folder contains memoranda from Robert W. Komer of the National Security Council (NSC) to McGeorge Bundy, Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs. Topics include nuclear weapons test resumptions by the Soviet Union, representation of China (Peoples Republic) in the United Nations (UN), disarmament, and relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan.

Staff memoranda: Komer, Robert, 1961: 24 July-31 August

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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
This folder contains memoranda from Robert W. Komer of the National Security Council (NSC) to McGeorge Bundy, Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs. Topics include nuclear weapons test resumptions by the Soviet Union, representation of China (Peoples Republic) in the United Nations (UN), United States policy towards Outer Mongolia, and Berlin.

Staff memoranda: Komer, Robert, 1961: 15 June-23 July

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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
This folder contains memoranda from Robert W. Komer of the National Security Council (NSC) to McGeorge Bundy, Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs. Topics include nuclear weapons test resumptions, Iran, the Soviet Union in Berlin, and foreign aid legislation.