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–B012285A, 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, 737.56361/12–3162.