1963
1. Memorandum From the Acting Director of the United States Information Agency (Wilson) to President Johnson
Source: National Archives, RG 306, Office of Policy and Plans, Subject Files, 1953–1971, Entry UD WW 151, Box 113, White House—1963. No classification marking. Drafted by Burnett Anderson (IOP). Printed in Foreign Relations, 1961–1963, vol. XXV, Organization of Foreign Policy; Information Policy; United Nations; Scientific Matters, Document 158.
2. Notes of Meeting of United States Information Agency Director’s Staff
Source: National Archives, RG 306, Office of the Director, Executive Secretariat, Entry P–123, Box 2, Director’s Staff Meeting Notes, 1963. Limited Official Use. No drafting information appears on the notes.
4. Memorandum From the Acting Director of the United States Information Agency (Wilson) to President Johnson
Source: National Archives, RG 306, Office of Policy and Plans, General Subject Files, 1953–1971, Entry UD–WW 151, Box 113, White House Reports—1963. Secret. Drafted by Anderson. The President initialed the top right-hand corner of the memorandum. According to attached distribution sheet copies were sent to the White House on November 26.
5. Memorandum From the Director of the United States Information Agency (Murrow) to United States Information Agency Heads of Elements and Public Affairs Officers
Source: National Archives, RG 306, DIRCTR Subj Files, 1963–69, Bx 6–29 63–69: Acc: #72A5121, Entry UD WW 257, Box 11, Policy and Plans (IOP)—General 1963. Limited Official Use. Also printed in Foreign Relations, 1961–1963, vol. XXV, Organization of Foreign Policy; Information Policy; United Nations; Scientific Matters, Document 159. In the same file is a December 20 memorandum from Sorensen to all USIA media and area assistant directors, under which he sent talking points supporting the Agency priorities listed in Murrow’s memorandum. The talking points are listed under the following priority categories: “The Pursuit of Peace;” “Strength and Reliability;” “Free Choice;” “The Rule of Law;” and “United Nations.” (National Archives, RG 306, DIRCTR Subj Files, 1963–69, Bx 6–29 63–69; Acc: #72A5121, Entry UD WW 257, Box 11, Policy and Plans (IOP)—General 1963) See the attachment.