</s>124-10185-10099 2025 RELEASE UNDER THE PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RECORDS ACT OF 1992 2211-7-1-1 2211/7-3-1 CE U5555- HENORANDUM FOR: Executive Director/Comptroller VIA 1 Acting Deputy Director/Controller SUBJECT : Agency Support to the U.S. Secret Service (USS) for National Democratic (20-14 July (USS5) for national Democratic (21-24 August 1972) Conventions 1. This memorandum is for the information of the Executive Director/Copproller. 2. Authorization for CIA support to the u.S ., Secret Service for the Memorandum and American National Convention is con- tained in a memorandum of 7 April 1972 from Chief, CI Staff to the ICI which was concurred by the ADUP and approved by the DCI on 10 April 1972 (copy attached). 3. On 15 April 1972 the(cocs, M/i/M/l/M)net the Miami JFK (V(V6) USS representative and the (c/I/S) of USS Fandemartters to discuss preliminary planning for (Station II/H/I) support to USSUSS pre-planning for (station II/I)/H/H) support by the JFK the C//C//S/S and C/I//S/I /S/L/I net with "r", "H/S /H/Astrovato at (H/N/A) at (JFK) to implement the preliminary planning agreed upon iniliand and to determine the extent of headquarters support required by the USSSS. 4. The basic agreement mutually concurried in by the USS and headquarters representatives provided that: JFK(V(6) a. (Station W/i) would conduct name traces on all Cuban's interest to the USS. b. CIA Headquarters would conduct name traces on all other foreign born persons of interest to to the USSS. C. CIA would keep the USSs informed of any events in the Caribbean and Latin American areas that would have any benefit from the USS program that would the convention periods. This would include extensive on Cuba and Cuban policies toward the United States and on activities of Cuban intelligence operations which could affect the security of the conventions. 005776

Summary  
The documents detail U.S. intelligence operations during the 1970s, focusing on surveillance, counterintelligence, and inter-agency coordination. Key activities include monitoring anti-Vietnam war demonstrations, mail interception programs targeting Russian communications, and investigations into potential security breaches involving CIA employees. The text references covert procurement of electronic surveillance equipment under legal restrictions, internal agency discussions on funding controversies, and technical operations such as the 1972 break-in at Identity 61 (Chilean Embassy) linked to Operation HUDOOR. A case involving an ex-CIA employee (RID) suspected of leaking classified information to a Cuban national is highlighted, with polygraph examinations and internal security reviews conducted. The documents also mention CIA funding for FBI and NSA projects like MHIDOZEN and THOFOLD, as well as administrative memos on security protocols and personnel details. While some sections reference JFK in internal codes (e.g., "JFK48," "JFKOB"), no direct connection to the assassination is made.  

Key People  
- John F. Kennedy: Briefed on covert operations involving IDEN-95 in 1964; referenced in internal codes without explicit ties to the assassination.  
- Lyndon B. Johnson: Briefed on operations by DCI McCone in 1964.  
- Robert P. Kennedy (Attorney General): Agreed to tap telephone lines of communists in 1962.  
- James McCord: Received a resume from Ross Lambert, a retired contract employee.  
- Howard Hunt: Requested a lockpicker; associated with covert operations.  
- Jack Anderson, Victor L. Marchetti: Subjects of surveillance for potential ties to Agency employees.  
- John C. Richards, William Colby, David Young, Mr. Gentle: Involved in polygraph investigations and security reviews.  

Key Locations  
- Miami, Florida (1972 Democratic National Convention sites, safehouse locations).  
- Washington, D.C. (CIA headquarters, White House, National Security Council, Department of State).  
- Identity 61 (Chilean Embassy, Washington, D.C.): Site of a break-in on 15 May 1972.  
- Silver Spring, Maryland (defector-related operation).  
- New York City (mail interception operations and FBI/NSA collaborations).  
- Springfield, Va., San Diego, Ca.: Addresses linked to incident reports and personnel records.  

Key Events  
- Break-in at Identity 61 (Chilean Embassy) on 15 May 1972: Linked to Operation HUDOOR; involved stolen equipment including radios.  
- Surveillance of Jack Anderson and associates from 1972.  
- Mail interception program targeting Russian communications in New York City.  
- Investigation into ex-RID employee’s alleged ties to a Cuban national, including polygraph examinations and internal security reviews.  
- CIA funding of FBI and NSA projects (MHIDOZEN, THOFOLD) for surveillance equipment development.  
- Internal agency memos addressing security protocols, personnel details, and inter-agency collaborations.  
- Coordination of security measures for 1972 Democratic National Conventions involving CIA and U.S. Secret Service.  

Key Organizations  
- Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), including Office of Security, CI Staff, Directorate of Operations, Central Cover Staff (CCS).  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): Involved in polygraph investigations, financial support requests, and coordination with CIA on Chilean diplomatic activities.  
- National Security Agency (NSA): Part of MHIDOZEN project for surveillance equipment development.  
- Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs (BNDD): Received CIA support for agent recruitment and training.  
- Department of State: Cited in cables related to unauthorized entry at the Chilean Embassy.  
- U.S. Secret Service (USS): Coordinated with CIA on intelligence support and name tracing operations.  
- International Police Academy (IPA), Students for a Democratic Society (SDS): Mentioned in context of planned demonstrations during political conventions.

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