Foreign Relations of the United States, 1961–1963, American Republics; Cuba 1961–1962; Cuban Missile Crisis and Aftermath, Volumes X/XI/XII, Microfiche Supplement

328. Gilpatric’s handwritten notes of meeting, October 17¹

October 17, 1962

Rusk

10/17/62

1) U.S. cannot accept MRBMs in Cuba

2) no profit from preliminary exchange with K&C

3) hold until middle of next week

4) then execute Plan I after informing key allies, U.K., France, Germany perhaps Turkey, & some LA nations (such as Venezuela) at same time notifying K, NAC, OAS, & UN

5) be prepared for Soviet reactions in Turkey, Berlin, Korea, & Taiwan (Quemoy & Matsu)

1. U.S. position on missiles in Cuba. Top Secret. 1 p. WNRC, RG 330, OASD (C) A Files: FRC 71 A 2896, RLG’s Notes re Cuba.