29. Telegram From the Embassy in the Dominican Republic to the Director of the National Security Agency (Carter)1
Critic 4. Following is text of request by newly formed junta for US military assistance:
Military junta of government, conscious that present revolutionary movement against democratic institutions junta represents, is directed by Communists and is of authentic Communist stamp, as shown by excesses committed against population, mass assassinations, sackings of private property, constant incitations to continue fight [Page 74] broadcast by Radio Habana, and which movement, if victorious will convert this country into another Cuba we request, with responsibility and in categoric manner, that United States Government lend US its unlimited and immediate military assistance so that such grave situation may definitively be controlled.
- Source: National Archives and Records Administration, RG 59, Central Files 1964–66, POL 23–9 DOM REP. Confidential. The telegram printed here is the copy repeated to the Department of State, which was received at 4:54 p.m. Passed to USIB agencies.↩