December 1960–November 1963
61. Memorandum From the Deputy Director of the United States Information Agency (Wilson) to the Assistant Press Secretary to the President (Hatcher)
Source: National Archives, RG 306, Director’s Subject Files, 1961, Entry UD WW 142, Box 7, Government Agencies—White House 1961 September–December. No classification marking. Drafted by Anderson. Printed from an uninitialed copy.
62. Paper Prepared in the Office of Public Information, United States Information Agency
Source: National Archives, RG 306, Director’s Subject Files, 1961, Entry UD WW 142, Box 6, Field Europe Berlin 1961 Sept.–Dec. No classification marking. Bennett sent the paper to all USIA agency heads under a November 17 memorandum, writing: “The attached roundup offers some measure of the combined effort by Agency media and overseas posts to give the world the facts about Khrushchev’s crisis in Berlin. We are sending it to you to help keep you up-to-date on a key Agency information theme and to provide evidence of the use and impact of Agency output on the Berlin situation.” (Ibid.) Another copy is in the National Archives, RG 306, Policy Guidance Files, 1953–1969, Entry UD WW 266, Box 315, Berlin (to 1964).
63. Memorandum From the Director of the United States Information Agency (Murrow) to President Kennedy
Source: Kennedy Library, President’s Office Files, Departments and Agencies Series, Box 91, USIA 7/61–12/61. Secret. No drafting information appears on the memorandum; another copy of the memorandum indicates that it was drafted by Neilson. (National Archives, RG 306, Director’s Subject Files, 1961, Entry UD WW 142, Box 6, Field Far East (IAF) 1961)
64. Memorandum From the Executive Secretary of the Department of State (Battle) to the President’s Special Assistant for National Security Affairs (Bundy)
Source: Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Subjects Series, Box 296, Cultural and Social Activities, General, 9/61–12/61. No classification marking. No drafting information appears on the memorandum; another copy of the memorandum indicates that it was drafted by Isenbergh on November 20 and Wakefield on November 22, retyped in S/S–RO on November 27, and approved by Ericson. (National Archives, RG 59, Central Files, 511.00/11–3061) In the top right-hand corner of the memorandum, Bundy wrote: “pass to Mrs. Lincoln for President’s reading. Only specific issue is whether President wants to support budget increase recommended on p. 2.” Bundy sent the memorandum to the President under a November 30 covering memorandum. (Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Subjects Series, Box 296, Cultural and Social Activities, General, 9/61–12/61)
65. Memorandum of Record
Source: National Archives, RG 306, Director’s Subject Files, 1962–1963, Entry UD WW 173, Box 7, Broadcasting—General (IBS) 1962. No classification marking. Drafted on January 10, 1962. Smith initialed the top right-hand corner of the memorandum and wrote “1/15” next to his initials. Wilson also initialed the memorandum.
66. Memorandum From the Director of the United States Information Agency (Murrow) to President Kennedy
Source: National Archives, RG 306, Director’s Subject Files, 1961, Entry UD WW 142, Box 6, Field Latin America (IAL) 1961 October–December. Confidential. Drafted by Oren Stephens. Wilson sent the memorandum to Goodwin under a December 12 covering memorandum, in which he indicated that the President “asked us to conduct a survey to assess Castro’s present standing in Latin America. We tacked on to the Castro questions some further questions about the Alliance for Progress.” (Ibid.)
67. Memorandum From the Director of the United States Information Agency (Murrow) to Secretary of State Rusk
Source: National Archives, RG 306, Director’s Subject Files, 1961, Entry UD WW 142, Box 7, Government Agencies—State, Department of, 1961 Aug–Dec. Confidential. Drafted by Murrow; cleared by Sylvester and Tubby. Harris initialed for both Sylvester and Tubby. A copy was sent to Salinger.
68. Memorandum From the Acting Director of the United States Information Agency (Wilson) to President Kennedy
Source: Kennedy Library, President’s Office Files, Departments and Agencies Series, Box 91, USIA 1/62–6/62. No classification marking. A stamped notation indicates that it was received in the White House at 9:07 a.m. on January 15. Evelyn Lincoln sent a copy back to Wilson under a January 15 covering note, noting: “The President asked me to send you the enclosed copy of your memorandum with the suggestion that you give the marked paragraph to the press.” (Ibid.) An unsigned copy of Wilson’s memorandum is in the Kennedy Library, United States Information Agency Records (RG 306), Series 1, Records, 1961–1964, Box 1, Memoranda 1961–1964 [1 of 3].
69. Circular Airgram From the United States Information Agency to All Principal USIS Posts
Source: National Archives, RG 306, Alphabetical Subject Files Containing Policy Guidance, 1953–1961, Entry UD WW 199, Box 165, China (Communist) (to 1965). Confidential. Drafted by Battey and Moceri on January 10; cleared in draft by Ehrman, Glatzer, Battey, George Mann, and in IAL; approved by Anderson. Sent via pouch.
70. Memorandum From the Director of the United States Information Agency (Murrow) to President Kennedy
Source: Kennedy Library, President’s Office Files, Departments and Agencies Series, Box 91, USIA 1/62–6/62. No classification marking. A stamped notation indicates that it was received in the White House on February 27 at 10:35 a.m.
71. Memorandum From the Director of the United States Information Agency (Murrow) to President Kennedy
Source: Kennedy Library, President’s Office Files, Departments and Agencies Series, Box 91, USIA 1961–1962. Secret.
72. Memorandum From the Assistant Director for Europe, United States Information Agency (Cody) to the Director (Murrow)
Source: National Archives, RG 306, Director’s Subject Files, 1962–1963, Entry UD WW 173, Box 9, FIELD—Europe—(IAE) 1962. No classification marking. Murrow initialed the top right-hand corner of the memorandum, as did Harris on March 12.
73. Letter From Secretary of State Rusk to the Director of the United States Information Agency (Murrow)
Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files, 511.00/3–962. No classification marking. Drafted by Jorden on March 8.
74. Memorandum From Attorney General Kennedy to President Kennedy
Source: National Archives, RG 306, Director’s Subject Files, 1962–1963, Entry UD WW 173, Box 9, FIELD—Europe—Berlin 1962. No classification marking. Copies were sent to Rusk and Murrow. A typewritten note at the top of the first page of the memorandum reads: “Copy for E.R. Murrow.” Both Murrow and Reed Harris initialed the top right-hand corner of the memorandum. Harris wrote “4/2” next to his initials.
75. Minutes of a Meeting of the United States Advisory Commission on International Educational and Cultural Affairs
Source: National Archives, RG 306, Office of Research and Assessment, Library, Archives, Office of the Archivist/Historian, Records Relating to the Advisory Commission on International Educational and Cultural Affairs, 1962–1978, Entry P–138, Box 1, U.S. Advisory Commission on International Educational and Cultural Affairs 1st–5th Meeting Minutes 1962–1963. Official Use Only. Prepared by the Departmental Staff of the USACIECA. All brackets are in the original. The Commission was established by the Fulbright-Hayes Act; this was its first meeting.
76. Memorandum From the Assistant Director, Europe, United States Information Agency (Cody) to the Director (Murrow)
Source: National Archives, RG 306, Director’s Subject Files, 1962–1963, Entry UD WW 173, Box 9, FIELD—Europe—(IAE) 1962. No classification marking. Copies were sent to Mackland, Ewing, Harris, Smith, Plesent, Sorensen, Bennett, Barnes (EUR/SOV), Jones (EUR/SES) and the Embassy in Moscow. Harris initialed the top right-hand corner of the memorandum and wrote “4/10” next to his initials.
77. Memorandum From the Director of Planning, Office of Plans, United States Information Agency (Anderson) to the Director (Murrow)
Source: National Archives, RG 306, Director’s Subject Files, 1962–1963, Entry UD WW 173, Box 8, Broadcasting—Private (includes RFE and RFA) 1962. Confidential. A typed notation in the top right-hand corner of the memorandum reads: “Mr. Wilson.” Wilson initialed below this notation.
78. Memorandum From the Deputy Director for Policy and Plans, United States Information Agency (Sorensen) to President Kennedy
Source: Kennedy Library, President’s Office Files, Departments and Agencies Series, Box 91, USIA 1/62–6/62. No classification marking. A stamped notation indicates that it was received in the White House on April 16 at 2:04 p.m. Evelyn Lincoln sent a copy of the memorandum back to Sorensen under an April 23 covering note, in which she wrote that the President “would like for you to send a copy of the attached memo to Morales Carrion and ask him to comment on it.” (Ibid.)
79. Memorandum From the Director of the United States Information Agency (Murrow) to All USIA Media Heads
Source: National Archives, RG 306, Director’s Subject Files, 1962–1963, Entry UD WW 173, Box 11, Policy and Plans—General (IOP) 1962. Confidential. Also printed in Foreign Relations, 1961–1963, vol. XXV, Organization of Foreign Policy; Information Policy; United Nations; Scientific Matters, Document 135.
80. Message From Secretary of State Rusk to All U.S. Chiefs of Mission
Source: National Archives, RG 306, Office of Plans, Subject Files, 1955–1971, Entry UD WW 148, Box 263, Youth Policy. Confidential. Repeated for information to Eastern Europe only. Drafted by Achilles, Guy E. Coriden (CU), and Thomas Sorensen; cleared by Thomas Sorensen, Boerner, Shooshan, Battle, William N. Harben (P/SI), Dungan, McGhee, and Curtis.
81. Memorandum From the Director of the United States Information Agency (Murrow) to the Special Assistant to the President (Schlesinger)
Source: Kennedy Library, Schlesinger Papers, White House Subject Files, Subject File 1961–1964, Box WH–9, Emancipation Proclamation 1/1/62–2/31/62. No classification marking.
82. Message From the United States Information Agency to All Principal USIS Posts
Source: National Archives, RG 306, Office of Plans, General Subject Files, 1949–1970, Entry UD WW 382, Box 117, Master Copies—January–Dec 1962 IOP/823. Confidential. Drafted by Laufer and Pauker; cleared by Ehrman, Glatzer, and McConeghy and in IAL, IAN, and P/PG; approved by Anderson. Pauker initialed for all clearing officials and for Anderson. Sent via pouch.
83. Message From the United States Information Agency to All Principal USIS Posts
Source: National Archives, RG 306, Office of Plans, General Subject Files, 1949–1970, Entry UD WW 382, Box 117, S Sino-Soviet Bloc. Secret. Drafted by Thomas Sorensen on June 15; cleared by Roberts, Cody, Neilson, Ryan, King, Jorden, Rowan, and in substance by Rusk and McGhee; approved by Sorensen. Sent via pouch. A notation in an unknown hand on the first page of the message reads: “June 20, 1962.”
84. Minutes of a Meeting of the United States Advisory Commission on International Educational and Cultural Affairs
Source: National Archives, RG 306, Office of Research and Assessment, Library, Archives, Office of Archivist/Historian, Records Relating to the Advisory Commission on International Educational and Cultural Affairs, 1962–1978, Entry P–138, Box 1, U.S. Advisory Commission on International Educational and Cultural Affairs 1st–5th Meeting Minutes 1962–1963. No classification marking. Prepared by the Departmental Staff of the USACIECA in September.
85. Address by the Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs (Battle)
Source: Department of State Bulletin, July 16, 1962, pp. 110–116. Battle spoke before a national conference, organized by the Agency for International Development, on AID’s international training programs. All brackets are in the original.
86. Message From the United States Information Agency to All Principal USIS Posts
Source: National Archives, RG 306, Policy Guidance Files, 1953–1969, Entry UD WW 266, Box 315, Berlin (to 1964). Official Use Only. Drafted by Pauker on June 26, cleared by Cody and in P/PG; approved by Anderson. Pauker initialed for the clearing officials. Sent via pouch.
87. Memorandum From the Director of the United States Information Agency (Murrow) to President Kennedy
Source: Kennedy Library, President’s Office Files, Departments and Agencies Series, Box 91, USIA 1/62–6/62. No classification marking. In a June 21 memorandum to the President, Murrow indicated that he was leaving for the West Coast on June 23 in order to make a speech in Seattle on July 6. (Ibid.) A June 30 note by Harris indicates that Murrow, on June 30, sent via airmail “in rough form” the content of the June 30 memorandum and that it was retyped in USIA and transmitted to the President. (Ibid.)
88. Memorandum From the Deputy Director of the United States Information Agency (Wilson) to Attorney General Kennedy
Source: Kennedy Library, Personal Papers of Robert F. Kennedy, Attorney General’s General Correspondence, Box 78, United States Information Agency (USIA), 8/1962–11/1962. No classification marking. A stamped notation indicates that it was received in Kennedy’s office on August 2. Kennedy initialed the memorandum, indicating that he had seen it.
89. Memorandum of Meeting
Source: National Archives, RG 306, Director’s Subject Files, 1962–1963, Entry UD WW 173, Box 9, FIELD—Soviet Bloc (IAB) 1962. No classification marking. A notation in an unknown hand at the top of the memorandum reads: “To: Reed Harris.” Harris initialed the top right-hand corner of the memorandum and wrote “8/23” next to his initials. Another notation in an unknown hand reads: “meeting: 9/25–1130 a.” Also printed in Foreign Relations, 1961–1963, vol. XXV, Organization of Foreign Policy; Information Policy; United Nations; Scientific Matters, Document 138.
90. Letter From the Deputy Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs (Johnson) to the President’s Special Assistant for National Security Affairs (Bundy)
Source: Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Subjects Series, Box 306, Radio Free Europe. Secret. Bundy wrote in the top right-hand corner of the memorandum: “ack with thanks & be sure copy goes to Amory. McGB.”