National Security Policy
211. Memorandum From Lay to Holders of NSC 5912
Source: Transmits Part 1 of NSC 5912, Defense Department report on “Status of United States Military Programs as of 30 June 1959.” Top Secret; Restricted Data. Extracts—12 pp. NARA, RG 59, S/S–RD Files: Lot 71 D 171, NSC 5912.
212. Memorandum of Discussion at the 423d NSC Meeting
Source: Agenda item 4: Status of National Security Programs as of June 30, 1959: The Atomic Energy Program. Top Secret; Eyes Only. Extracts—5 pp. Eisenhower Library, Whitman File, NSC Records.
213. Memorandum of Conference with the President
Source: Possibility of suspending nuclear testing; reliance on deterrence; making choices in defense programs; problems with Titan; problems with federally-funded research. Secret. 3 pp. Eisenhower Library, Whitman File, DDE Diaries. Drafted on November 6.
214. Memorandum of Conference with the President
Source: Transfer of ABMA to NASC; defense budget; reorganization of space activities. Confidential. 3 pp. Eisenhower Library, Whitman File, DDE Diaries. Drafted on December 1.
215. Memorandum From Smith (S/P) to Herter
Source: Long-range security policy; includes two covering memoranda, December 9 and 11. Top Secret. 8 pp. NARA, RG 59, S/P Files: Lot 67 D 548.
216. Memorandum of Conference with the President
Source: General discussion of the U.S. military program: force levels, B–70, budget. Secret. 9 pp. Eisenhower Library, Whitman File, DDE Diaries.
217. Memorandum of Conference with the President
Source: U.S. military program: B–70; national defense system; budget, space activities; missile programs; Panama. No classification marking. 6 pp. Eisenhower Library, Papers, Whitman File, DDE Diaries.
218. Memorandum From Lay to the NSC
Source: Presidential approval of revision of paragraph 60 of NSC 5906. Top Secret. 1 p. NARA, RG 59, S/P–NSC Files: Lot 62 D 1.
219. Memorandum From JCS to Commander in Chief, SAC
Source: Instructions for use of nuclear weapons in emergencies. Top Secret. 9 pp. Eisenhower Library, White House Office Files, Records of the Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, NSC Series, Atomic Weapons, Corr. And Background for Presidential Approval.
220. Memorandum From JCS to Commander in Chief, Atlantic
Source: Instructions for use of nuclear weapons. Top Secret. 11 pp. Eisenhower Library, White House Office Files, Records of the Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, NSC Series, Atomic Weapons, Corr. And Background for Presidential Approval.
221. Memorandum From JCS to Commander in Chief, Europe
Source: Instructions for use of nuclear weapons. Top Secret. 9 pp. Eisenhower Library, White House Office Files, Records of the Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, NSC Series, Atomic Weapons, Corr. And Background for Presidential Approval.
222. Briefing Note for the December 16 NSC Meeting
Source: Emergency relocation plan, NSC 5521. Top Secret. 4 pp. Eisenhower Library, Whitman File, NSC Records.
223. Memorandum of Discussion at the 429th NSC Meeting
Source: Agenda item 1: Emergency Relocation Plan—National Security Council; Agenda item 4: Topics for Future Discussion or Consideration by the National Security Council. Top Secret; Eyes Only. Extracts—13 pp. Eisenhower Library, Whitman File, NSC Records.
224. National Intelligence Estimate
Source: “Soviet Capabilities for Strategic Attack Through Mid-1964.” Top Secret. 12 pp. Eisenhower Library, Whitman File.
225. NSC Report
Source: “U.S. Policy With Respect to the Development of Cargo Air Lift.” Confidential. 14 pp. NARA, RG 59, S/S–NSC Files: Lot 63 D 351.
226. Memorandum From the Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Economic Affairs to Dillon
Source: Recommends approval of NSC 5919. Confidential. 1 p. NARA, RG 59, S/S–NSC Files: Lot 63 D 351.
227. Memorandum From Lay to the NSC
Source: Transmits views of the JCS on NSC 5919. Confidential. 4 pp. NARA, RG 59, S/S–NSC Files: Lot 63 D 351.
228. Briefing Note for the January 7 NSC Meeting
Source: Cargo air lift (NSC 5919). Confidential. 6 pp. Eisenhower Library, Whitman File, NSC Records.
229. Memorandum of Discussion at the 430th NSC Meeting
Source: Agenda item 1: U.S. policy with respect to the development of cargo air lift. Top Secret. Extracts—10 pp. Eisenhower Library, Whitman File, NSC Records. Drafted on January 13.
230. Memorandum From Power (SAC) to White (USAF)
Source: B–70 capabilities. No classification marking. 2 pp. Library of Congress, Manuscript Division, Thomas D. White Papers.
231. Memorandum of Conference with the President
Source: Discussion of issues: Nike-Zeus, Project Corona, Titan, GAO report on management of the missile program, Polaris; includes Kistiakowsky’s briefing memorandum. Secret. 5 pp. Eisenhower Library, Whitman File, DDE Diaries. Drafted on January 15.
232. National Intelligence Estimate
Source: “Estimate of the World Situation.” Secret; Noforn. 20 pp. DOS, INR–NIE Files.
233. Memorandum From Lay to the NSC
Source: Transmits draft recommendations on the role of MATS. Official Use Only. 5 pp. Eisenhower Library, Whitman File, NSC Records.
234. Briefing Note for the January 21 NSC Meeting
Source: The role of MATS in peace and war. Official Use Only. 4 pp. Eisenhower Library, Whitman File, NSC Records.
235. Memorandum of Discussion at the 433d NSC Meeting
Source: Agenda item 2: Significant World Developments Affecting U.S. Security: Soviet Missile Program. Top Secret; Eyes Only. Extracts—6 pp. Eisenhower Library, Whitman File, NSC Records.
236. Memorandum of Conference with the President
Source: Use of nuclear weapons; lend-lease negotiations with the Soviet Union. Top Secret. 2 pp. Eisenhower Library, Whitman File, DDE Diaries. Drafted on January 25.
237. Briefing Note for February 4 NSC Meeting
Source: Presentation of NIE “Estimate of the World Situation.” Secret. 2 pp. Eisenhower Library, Whitman File, NSC Records.
238. Memorandum of Conference with the President
Source: Military space reconnaissance. Secret. 3 pp. Eisenhower Library, Whitman File, DDE Diaries. Drafted on February 8.
239. National Intelligence Estimate
Source: “Main Trends in Soviet Capabilities and Policies, 1959–1964.” Top Secret. Extracts—13 pp. DOS, INR–NIE Files.
240. Memorandum From Kistiakowsky to Eisenhower
Source: Problems involved in the Minuteman program. No classification marking. 2 pp. Eisenhower Library, Whitman File, DDE Diaries.