October 1962
339. Handwritten notes of meeting made by McCone, October 19
Possible courses of action in Cuba. No classification marking. 4 pp. CIA, DCI (McCone) Files: Job 80–B01285A, DCI Meetings with the President, 1 July–31 December 1962.
340. Memorandum prepared by McCone, October 19
Actions against the Soviet-Cuban military threat. Top Secret. 6 pp. CIA, DCI (McCone) Files: Job 80–B01285A, DCI Meetings with the President, 1 July–31 December 1962.
341. Paper prepared in the White House, October 19
The defense of Berlin if Cuba is blockaded. Top Secret. 2 pp. Kennedy Library, NSF, Countries Series, Cuba, General, 10/15–23/62.
342. Joint Evaluation prepared by Guided Missile and Astronautics Intelligence Committee, Joint Atomic Energy Intelligence Committee, and National Photographic Interpretation Center, October 19
Soviet missile threat in Cuba. Top Secret. 6 pp. CIA Files: Job 80–R01386R, O/D/NFAC, Box 1, Cuba (5 Sept–19 Oct 1962).
343. Notes from transcripts of JCS meetings, October 20
Various courses of action in response to Soviet missiles in Cuba. Secret. 4 pp. DOD, Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Office of Joint History.
344. Supplement 1 to Joint Evaluation prepared by Guided Missile and Astronautics Intelligence Committee, Joint Atomic Energy Intelligence Committee, and National Photographic Interpretation Center, October 20
Soviet missile threat in Cuba. Top Secret. 8 pp. CIA Files: Job 80–R01386R, O/D/NFAC, Box 1, Cuba (20 Oct–22 Oct 1962).
345. Paper, October 20
I—Air Strike Scenario. Top Secret. 3 pp. WNRC, RG 330, OASD (C) A Files: FRC 71 A 2896, Nitze Files: Black Book, Cuba, Vol. I.
346. Memorandum of conversation among the President, Attorney General, Secretary of Defense, General Taylor, McCone, October 21
Possible military courses of action in Cuba. Top Secret. 2 pp. CIA, DCI (McCone) Files: Job 80–B01285A, DCI Meetings with the President, 1 July 1962–31 December 1962.
347. Notes from transcripts of JCS meetings, October 21
Debrief of meetings with the President on possible air strikes against Cuba, President’s speech, and blockade of Cuba. Secret. 3 pp. DOD, Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Office of Joint History.
348. Telegram 6830 from the Joint Chiefs of Staff to Certain Military Commands, October 21
Possible reactions to initiation of blockade operations against Cuba and instructions to review applicable general war plans. Top Secret. 3 pp. Kennedy Library, NSF, Countries Series, Cuba, Cables, 10/16/62–10/21/62.
349. Circular telegram 700 to all Latin American posts, October 21
Instructions for Ambassadors following the President’s nationwide TV statement on Soviet offensive nuclear capability in Cuba. Top Secret. 5 pp. DOS, CF, 737.00/10–2262.
350. Memorandum of discussion between the President and McCone, October 21
Conclusions of McCone’s discussion with former President Eisenhower on military procedures to follow in Cuba. Top Secret. 2 pp. CIA, DCI (McCone) Files: Job 80–B01285A, DCI Meetings with the President, 1 July 1962–31 December 1962.
351. Supplement 2 to Joint Evaluation prepared by Guided Missile and Astronautics Intelligence Committee, Joint Atomic Energy Intelligence Committee, and National Photographic Interpretation Center, October 21
Soviet missile threat in Cuba. Top Secret. 2 pp. CIA Files: Job 80–R01386R, O/D/NFAC, Box 1, Cuba (20 Oct–22 Oct 1962).
352. Memorandum for the record, November 14
Report on Acheson’s mission to Paris, October 22–24. Secret. 21 pp. CIA Files: Job 84–00499R, Box 1, HS/HC 850A, 29 May 72.
353. Excerpt from Ambassador Bruce’s diary, October 21–25
Acheson’s meetings in London. No classification marking. 10 pp. DOS, Bruce Diaries: Lot 64 D 327.
354. Memorandum for the file, October 22
Briefing of Vice President Johnson on October 21. Secret. 1 p. CIA, DCI (McCone) Files: Job 80–B01285A, Memos for the Record, 24 Sept–31 Dec 1962.
355. Memorandum from Rostow to Rusk, October 22
Possible initiatives and courses of action around the world as the Cuban crisis develops. Top Secret. 3 pp. Kennedy Library, Sorensen Papers, Classified Subject Files 1961–64, Cuba—Subjects, General & Historical Information, 10/20/62–10/25/62.
356. Notes from transcripts of JCS meetings, October 22
Briefing by General Carroll (Director DIA) on the MRBM sites in Cuba and U.S. responses to a missile attack. Secret. 3 pp. DOD, Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Office of Joint History.
357. Memorandum for the record, October 22
Daily White House Staff Meeting on October 22 on Cuban crisis. Secret. 2 pp. National Defense University, Taylor Papers, Chairman’s Staff Group, Oct.–Nov. 1962.
358. Telegram 6848 from the JCS to CINCLANT, October 22
Instructions to prepare for the blockade of Cuba. Top Secret. 6 pp. Kennedy Library, NSF, Countries Series, Cuba, Cables, 10/22/62.
359. Circular telegram 706 to selected ARA diplomatic posts, October 22
Transmits text of letter from President to respective chiefs of state about the U.S. response to the Cuban missile crisis. Top Secret. 4 pp. DOS, CF, 737.00/10–2262.
360. Telegram 1199 from Bonn, October 22
Briefing of Adenauer on Cuban crisis. Confidential. 1 p. DOS, CF, 611.3722/1–2261.
361. Memorandum of conversation between Canadian Prime Minister Diefenbaker and Merchant, October 22
Meeting to deliver President’s October 22 letter on Cuba. Secret. 7 pp. DOS, CF, 737.00/11–262.
362. Telegram 221822Z to Supreme Allied Commander, Europe, October 22
Transmits letter from the President to General Norstad explaining U.S. actions in Cuban missile crisis and importance of NATO alliance. Secret. 1 p. DOS, CF, 611.3722/10–2262.
363. Memorandum from Acting Director of the Office of National Estimates Smith to McCone, October 22
Soviet reaction to certain U.S. moves. Top Secret. 2 pp. CIA Files: Job 84–00499R, Box 1, HS/HC 850B, Vol. II.
364. Telegram from White House Situation Room to the Department of State, October 22
Transmits letter from President to Prime Minister Macmillan for Department’s information and action. No classification marking. 2 pp. DOS, S/S Files: Lot 65 D 438, UK—Cuba.
365. Telegram 222308Z from the White House to Rusk, October 22
Transmits text of Macmillan letter to Kennedy re Soviet build up in Cuba to the Department. Top Secret. 2 pp. DOS, CF, 737.56361/10–2262.
366. Supplement 3 to Joint Evaluation prepared by Guided Missile and Astronautics Intelligence Committee, Joint Atomic Energy Intelligence Committee, and National Photographic Interpretation Center, October 22
Soviet missile threat in Cuba. Top Secret. 2 pp. CIA Files: Job 80–R01386R, O/D/NFAC, Box 1, Cuba (20 Oct–22 Oct 1962).