</s>Doc ID: 689107 Doc Ref ID: A4274892 DATE: 10/05/98 JFK ASSASSINATION SYSTEM PAGE:1 IDENTIFICATION FORM AGENCY INFORMATION AGENCY NUMBER : NSA AGENCY INFORMATION RECORD NUMBER: : 144-10001-10178 RECORD SERIES : AGENCY FILE NUMBER # : AGENCY FILLE NUMBER :: DOCUMENT INFORMATION ORIGINATOR : NSA FRON LAO, YEATES TO : TITLE : HOUSE ASSASSASSINATIOn COMMITTEE INQUIRTY TITLE: DATE : 11/21/78 PAGES : SUBJECTS : DAVID F. CHRISTENSEN CONCERNING JFK ASSAS ALLEGATIONS OF MR. DAVIDF. CHRISTENSTEN CONCERNING JFK ASSAS DOCUMIENT TYPE : MEMORANDUM/MOU CLASSIFICATION RESTRICTIONS : 1B CURRENT STATUS DATE OF LAST REVIEW : 09/25/98 ORIGINALATING AGENCY : DETERMINATION REQUIRED OPENING CRITERIA ORIGINAING AGENCY S DETERMINATIATION REQUIREID COMMENTS : -CONTAINS-SENSITIVE COMPARTMENTED INFORMATION- ERJ-ITEM IS RESTRICTED- Released pursuant to Executive Order 14176, DECLASS. OF RECORDS CONC. THE ASSASSINTATIONS OF PRES. JFK, SEN. RFK, AND THE REV. DR. MILK, JR.

Summary  
The documents detail interactions between the House Select Committee on Assassinations (HSCA) and the Department of Defense (DoD) regarding an interview with Sergeant Nicholas B. Stevenson, USAF, who was stationed with David F. Christensen in 1963 at USA-55, Kirknewton, Scotland. The HSCA sought information about alleged involvement of individuals in President John F. Kennedy's assassination, particularly focusing on Christensen’s claims involving the Lebon-Tangier link and potential targets. Stevenson confirmed that the site could intercept such communications but stated it was not an assigned target. The DoD provided classified materials and restricted access to sensitive information, emphasizing confidentiality and requiring prior approval for disclosure. The HSCA requested a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to govern the interview process, which outlined secure procedures, limitations on discussing intelligence methods, and protocols for handling classified data. The Committee expressed interest in identifying specific individuals Christensen implicated but faced resistance from Stevenson, who declined to engage further.  

Key People  
- David F. Christensen: Alleged to have made claims about involvement in JFK's assassination.  
- Eugene F. Yates: NSA/Legislative Affairs official involved in coordinating the interview and MOU.  
- Kenneth Klein and Gary Cornell: HSCA staff members conducting the interview.  
- Nicholas B. Stevenson, USAF: Sergeant interviewed for his knowledge of Christensen’s allegations.  
- LTC Jeffrey Graham: Air Force Legislative Liaison overseeing the interview.  
- John G. Kester and G. Robert Blakey: Representatives from the Department of Defense and HSCA involved in drafting the MOU.  

Key Locations  
- USA-55, Kirknewton, Scotland: Site where Christensen and Stevenson were stationed in 1963.  
- Secure spaces at the Senate National Security Office (George Murphy’s facility): Location of the interview.  

Key Events  
- Interview conducted by HSCA staff on 17 November 1978 with Sergeant Stevenson regarding Christensen’s allegations.  
- Drafting and execution of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between DoD and HSCA to govern the interview process.  
- Discussion of classified signals intelligence (SIGINT) operations at USA-55, including potential interception of Lebon-Tangier communications.  
- HSCA’s request for identification of specific individuals Christensen implicated in the assassination.  

Key Organizations  
- House Select Committee on Assassinations (HSCA): Conducted the inquiry into JFK's assassination and Christensen’s allegations.  
- Department of Defense (DoD): Provided classified materials and restricted access to sensitive information.  
- National Security Agency (NSA): Coordinated with Legislative Affairs for the interview and MOU.  
- Senate National Security Office: Hosted secure spaces for the interview.

JFK Declassified Files

144-10001-10178.pdf

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