National Security Policy


271. Memorandum of Discussion at the 463d NSC Meeting

Source: Agenda item 1: Status of National Security Programs on June 30, 1960. Top Secret. Extracts—6 pp. Eisenhower Library, Whitman File, NSC Records.


272. Briefing Note for November 7 NSC Meeting

Source: Outer space programs under the auspices of the Department of Defense. Secret. 2 pp. Eisenhower Library, Whitman File, NSC Records.


273. Memorandum of Discussion at the 466th NSC Meeting

Source: Agenda item 1: Outer Space Programs Under the Auspices of the Department of Defense. Top Secret; Eyes Only. 6 pp. Eisenhower Library, Whitman File, NSC Records.


274. Memorandum From Kistiakowsky to Eisenhower

Source: Comments on Joint Strategic Planning Staff work on targeting and SIOP. Top Secret. 6 pp. Eisenhower Library, Papers, Whitman File, DDE Diaries.


275. Record of Meeting Between Burke and Aurand

Source: Eisenhower’s reaction to targeting plan, dispersal sites for President Top Secret. 8 pp. Naval Historical Center, Burke Papers, Transcripts and Phone Calls (NSTL).


276. NSC Report

Source: “Evacuation and Protection of U.S. Citizens in Danger Areas Abroad.” Secret. 9 pp. NARA, RG 59, S/SNSC Files: Lot 63 D 351, NSC 6019.


277. Memorandum From Burke to Flag and General Officers

Source: Burke’s comments on the December 1–2 NSTL/SIOP meeting in Omaha with Secretary of Defense, JCS, and CINCs. Secret. 10 pp. Naval Historical Center, Burke Papers, NSTL/SIOP.


278. Memorandum From Boggs to Holders of NSC 6013

Source: Transmits Part 1 of NSC 6013, “Status of United States Military Programs as of June 30, 1960.” Top Secret; Restricted Data; Special Limited Distribution. Extracts—14 pp. NARA, RG 59, S/S–RD Files: Lot 71 D 171, NSC 6013.


279. Annex to JCS comments, JCSM–553–60 (print Document 130)

Source: “Specific Joint Chiefs of Staff Views on Possible Deficiencies in the U.S. Posture for Limited Military Operations.” Top Secret. 25 pp. Eisenhower Library, Records of the Office of Special Assistant to President for National Security Affairs.


280. NSC Report, NSC 6022

Source: “U.S. Policy on Continental Defense.” Top Secret. 26 pp. NARA, RG 59, S/PNSC Files: Lot 62 D 1.


281. Briefing Note for December 20 NSC Meeting

Source: Continental defense policy. Top Secret. 5 pp. Eisenhower Library, Whitman File, NSC Records.


282. Briefing Note for the December 20 NSC Meeting

Source: NASA space programs. Confidential. 1 p. Eisenhower Library, Whitman File, NSC Records.


283. Memorandum of Discussion at the 470th NSC Meeting

Source: Agenda item 1: Outer Space Programs Under the Auspices of NASA. Top Secret; Eyes Only. Extracts—7 pp. Eisenhower Library, Whitman File, NSC Records. Drafted on December 21.


284. Memorandum of Discussion at the 472d NSC Meeting

Source: Agenda item 1: Attack warning channels and procedures for civilians; Agenda item 4: Evacuation and protection of U.S. citizens in danger areas abroad. Top Secret. Extracts—9 pp. Eisenhower Library, Whitman File, NSC Records.


285. Memorandum From Acting Secretary of State Merchant to the NSC Executive Secretary

Source: Concurrence with draft NSC action on protection against BW and CW attack; includes a memorandum to Merchant recommending a Department of State position. Confidential. 6 pp. NARA, RG 59, S/PNSC Files: Lot 62 D 1, NSC 5802 and 6022 Series.


286. NSC Report

Source: “Channels for Transmission of Warning of Attack.” Top Secret. 6 pp. NARA, RG 273, Policy Papers File.