Foreign Relations of the United States, 1961–1963, Volume XVI, Eastern Europe; Cyprus; Greece; Turkey

163. National Security Action Memorandum No. 267⁰

Washington, October 18, 1963.

TO

• The Secretary of Defense
• The Administrator, Agency for International Development

SUBJECT

• Disaster Assistance for Skopje

In view of the continuing emergency need of the displaced persons of Skopje, Yugoslavia, for temporary housing to aid them in recovering from the earthquake of July 26, 1963, the President wishes the Secretary of Defense to take such action as is necessary, using military resources as appropriate, to accomplish the shipment to and erection in Skopje or its environs of approximately 250 Butler-type buildings or similar structures to house persons temporarily.

The President also desires the Administrator of the Agency for International Development to explore all possible means to permit eventual reimbursement to the Department of Defense for expenses incurred in carrying out this undertaking.

McGeorge Bundy

0. Source: Department of State, S/S–NSC Files: Lot 72 D 316, NSAM 267. No classification marking. A copy was sent to the Secretary of State and Director of the Bureau of the Budget.