</s>104-1036-10016-1066-1 2025 RELEASE UNDER THE PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RECORDS ACT OF 1992 C 26 March 1963 ADDITIONAL NOTE IN MY MEMORANDUM OF DISCUSSION WITH THE PRESIDENT: ADDITIONALL NOTE INMY MEMORandum OF DISCSUSSION WITH THE The President and I engaged in a brief discussion of the Soviet plans with respect to Cuba. He indicated that he once felt that the Soviet Soviets would withdraw all of their forces from Cuba, but that he had now reached the conclusion that their plan had changed. But they had that they at no time had said their specifically that they were to withdraw all of their forces, in fact their particular wording was somewhat vague. McCone states that the dictator were conducting. On the hand, certain of their actions, the dictator was responsible for the assassination of Castro's own statements would lead one to the conclusion of a gradual and continuing withdrawal would take place; that the Cuban were trained and became proficient in operating advanced sophisticated Soviet government, This would take many months, probably the balance of the year and Castro would take in Cuba's period, probably in the balance that means that continuing Santiago Intimidatorio in Cuba. The hand, DCI pointed to the building of permanent installations and the arrival of unidentified but apparently sophisticated equipment, although in small quantities, nevertheless important volume would indicate a conclusion that Soviets were there to stay, but perhaps on a somewhat reduced scale. JAM/ji (taped) 1/mc

Summary:  
The documents detail discussions between U.S. officials regarding Soviet military presence in Cuba, unauthorized Cuban exile raids, and strategies to counter these activities. The President and National Security Council (NSC) debated the implications of Soviet actions in Cuba, including potential withdrawal or continued presence of Soviet forces. Concerns were raised about the impact of exile raids on U.S.-Soviet relations and the need for coordinated efforts between intelligence agencies (CIA, FBI), Customs, Coast Guard, and legal authorities to disrupt these operations. Proposals included enhancing surveillance, legal actions against raiders, and diplomatic engagement with the UK and other allies. The NSC also addressed broader Cold War strategies, including the role of Cuba as a potential countermeasure against Soviet aggression, economic challenges like budget deficits, and multilateral military cooperation in Europe.  

Key People:  
- John F. Kennedy (President)  
- Robert McNamara (Secretary of Defense)  
- Dean Rusk (Secretary of State)  
- John A. McCone (Director of CIA)  
- Attorney General (AG)  
- Alexander Haig (Cotrell, Douglas Dillon, Kaysen, etc.)  
- Alexis Johnson  

Key Locations:  
- Miami (Miami area, FBI/CIA operations)  
- Cuba  
- Bahamas  
- Europe (NATO countries, Germany, France)  
- Washington D.C. (White House, NSC meetings)  

Key Events:  
- Discussions on Soviet military presence in Cuba and potential withdrawal/continuation of forces.  
- Planning for a meeting to address unauthorized Cuban exile raids and their impact on U.S. interests.  
- Proposals to disrupt raids via intelligence, legal actions, and diplomatic measures (e.g., FCC closing illegal radio stations).  
- NSC debates on Cuba's strategic role in Cold War policy, including potential military responses.  
- Economic concerns over budget deficits and the impact of foreign aid policies.  
- Multilateral force discussions involving control mechanisms for missile systems and European cooperation.  

Key Organizations:  
- Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)  
- Department of State  
- National Security Council (NSC)  
- U.S. Coast Guard  
- Customs Service  
- British Government  
- NATO (including France, Germany, Italy)

JFK Declassified Files

104-10306-10016.pdf

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