</s>Doc ID: 68790669 TOP SECRET UMBRAATE: 03/26/97 JFK ASSASSASSINATION SYSTEM AGE:1 IDENTIFICATION FORM AGENCY INFORMATION AGENCY NUMBER : NSA AGENCY INFORMATION RECORD NUMBER: 144-1001-10068 RECORD SERIES : AGENCY FILE NUMBER # : AGENCY FILLE NUMBER :: DOCUMENT INFORMATION ORIGINATOR : NSA FROM : NSA TO : 0/2K 3/0/00/00Y/R26-63: TITLE : SIGNT DAILY SUMMARY SUMMERY NUMBER TWENTY TITLE = SIGNIT DAILY SUNMARY NUMBER TWOENTY DATE : 11/23/63 PAGES : 3 SUBJECTS : CUBA, MILITARY ACTIVITY CUBA: DIPLOMATIC ACTIVITTY DOCUMent TYPE : REPORT, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT CLASSIFICATION : IB RESTRICTIONS : CURRICATIONS : DATE OF LAST REVIEW : 08/09/93 08/09 /93 OPENING CRITERIA : DETERMINATION REQUIRED ORIGINALATING AGENCY : DERMINATIATION REQUIREED COMMENTS : COMPARTMENTED INFORMATION : COMMENTS CONTAINS SENSITIVE COMPARTMENTED INFORMATION ERJ - ITEM IS RESTRICTED- Released pursuant to Executive Order 14176, DECIASS, OF RECORDS CONC. THE ASSASSINATIONS OF PRES. JFK, SEN. RFK, AND THE REV. DR. MLK, JR. TOP SECRETT UMBRRA

Summary  
The document details a COMINT report from November 23, 1963, regarding Cuban military and diplomatic responses to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. It notes that Cuban military units were placed on alert following Kennedy’s death, with messages indicating readiness to repel aggression. The Cuban Naval Headquarters in Banes ordered all units to recall operations after learning of Kennedy’s death. A later message confirmed the recall was due to his assassination. Cuban operators expressed mixed reactions, with one remarking, “There will be some happy people here.” The Cuban Foreign Ministry issued instructions to diplomatic missions, including a circular dated November 23 advising against public statements and extending embassy hours. The report also references interactions between Cuban officials and media outlets like Prensa Latina for biographical information on individuals.  

Key People  
- Cuban military commanders (unit commander referenced as "117")  
- Foreign Minister ROA/RQA (likely a misspelling or abbreviation of a Cuban official)  
- Cuban operators (individuals monitoring communications)  
- Prensa Latina (Cuban media outlet)  

Key Locations  
- Havana, Cuba (Naval Headquarters)  
- Santiago, Cuba (First Army HQ, Southern Sector)  
- Banes, Cuba (Eastern Naval Headquarters)  

Key Events  
- Cuban military units placed on alert November 22–23, 1963, following Kennedy’s assassination.  
- Recall of naval operations after confirmation of Kennedy’s death.  
- Cuban Foreign Ministry issued directives to diplomatic missions to avoid public statements and extend embassy hours.  
- Mention of biographical data requests from Prensa Latina.  

Key Organizations  
- National Security Agency (NSA)  
- Cuban government (military, foreign ministry)  
- Prensa Latina (Cuban media organization)

JFK Declassified Files

144-10001-10068.pdf

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