</s>Doc ID: 6478989 Doc TOP SECRET UMBRA DATE: 10/09/98 JFK ASSASSINATION SYSTEM PAGE:1 IDENTIFICATION FORM AGENCY INFORMATION AGENCY NUMBER : NSA AGENCY INFORMATION RECORD NUMBER: : 144-10001-10316 RECORD SERIES : AGENCY FILE NUMBER # : AGENCY FILLE NUMBER :: DOCUMENT INFORMATION ORIGINATOR : NNA FRON : : : : :: :: NSA FRON : ::: : :::: ::::: : ::::::: ::::: :::::::::::: :: :: :: ::: :: :::::: :::: ::::: :: : :: ::: :::: : ::::: DOCUMent INFORMATION 3/0/ID/ITD/T3540-63 FRENCH REACTIONS TO PRESIDENT KENNEDY'S DEATH TITLE : : TITLE ::: 1/27/63 [RJ] DATE : : 1/ 27/63 PAGES : : 2 ASSASSINATINATION, JOHN KENNENNEDT SUBJECTS ::: : :===: :- :: PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT CLASSIFICATION

Summary  
The document details French reactions to President John F. Kennedy’s assassination on November 22, 1963. It notes that the death caused significant emotional impact in France, with government officials, including Charles de Gaulle, expressing immediate condolences and emphasizing unity with the United States despite political differences. Concerns were raised about U.S. internal stability, particularly regarding growing political divisions and racial tensions. The document also critiques Lyndon B. Johnson’s leadership, describing him as an "obscure figure" lacking the stature of Kennedy. It suggests that Johnson’s perceived inadequacy could hinder effective governance until the next U.S. elections. International implications are discussed, with France viewing Kennedy’s death as a loss for Western leadership and warning of potential destabilization in East-West relations. The text includes coded references (e.g., "8M," "4G") and mentions declassified status under Executive Order 14176, which covers the assassinations of JFK, Senator RFK, and Dr. King.  

Key People  
- Charles de Gaulle (French leader)  
- Lyndon B. Johnson (U.S. President following Kennedy’s assassination)  
- Unknown individuals referenced via coded annotations (e.g., "8M," "4G")  

Key Locations  
- France (specifically Paris and Rome, as the document is a diplomatic message between French Embassy in Rome and Foreign Ministry)  
- United States (Washington, D.C.)  

Key Events  
- Assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963  
- French government’s public response to the assassination  
- Concerns about U.S. political instability and racial tensions post-assassination  
- Criticism of Lyndon B. Johnson’s leadership capabilities  

Key Organizations  
- French Embassy in Rome  
- United States Department of State (implied through references to U.S. politics)  
- National Security Agency (NSA), referenced in the first document’s metadata but not directly tied to content

JFK Declassified Files

144-10001-10316.pdf

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