290. National Security Action Memorandum No. 2660

MEMORANDUM FOR

  • Secretary of State

SUBJECT

  • New Action Program for Cyprus

The President is concerned over reports that we may be headed for trouble in Cyprus. He feels we should do all we can in cooperation with the Guarantor Powers to prevent a showdown between the Greek and Turkish communities.

He would like the Department of State to provide him by 28 October with its recommendations on what measures might be taken to this end.

McGeorge Bundy
  1. Source: Department of State, S/SNSC Files: Lot 72 D 316, NSAM 266. Confidential. Copies were sent to the Secretary of Defense and Director of Central Intelligence.