</s>177-1001-104445 2025 RELEASE UNDER THE PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RECORDS ACT OF 1992 JFK Assassination System Date: 8/26/201 Identification Form Agency Information AGENCY: LBJ RECORD NUMBER: 177-10001-1045 RECORD SERIES: NSF, JOHN MCCONE MEMORANDA, MTGS, 6 JAN. 64-2 APR. 64, BOX 1 AGENCY FILE NUMBER : AGENCY FILENUMBER: Document Information ORIGINATOR: CIA FROM: MOCCONE, JOHN TO: TITLE: DATE: 02/21/1964 PAGES: 2 SUBJECTS: NEED SUBJECT ASSIGNED DOCUMENT TYPE: MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD CLASSIFICATION: Secret RESTRICTIONS: CURRENT STATUS: DATE OF LAST REVIEW : Without DATING CRITERIA: COMMENTS: DOC. #12 19 NW 50955 DocTd: 32283348 Page 1

Summary  
This memorandum from John McCone to President Lyndon B. Johnson (LBJ) dated February 21, 1964, details discussions during a meeting with LBJ. McCone reports on his willingness to accompany the President for a planned meeting with General Eisenhower, noting Eisenhower’s intention to advise him on the OXCART project and formalities without exerting pressure. McCone also addresses an ongoing joint operation in Mexico City with President Mateo, involving telephone surveillance, which is conducted discreetly with limited knowledge of its existence within the State Department. The President expresses concern over Spain’s aid cuts to Britain, France, and Yugoslavia, noting his desire to provide $31 million to Spain despite justifying the decision. McCone mentions clandestine intelligence suggesting Franco may have restricted trade with Cuba but acknowledges Spanish companies circumventing these measures. The President urges McCone to move away from covert operations, citing public perception issues, and emphasizes the need for transparency.  

Key People  
- John McCone (CIA Director)  
- Lyndon B. Johnson (President of the United States)  
- Dwight D. Eisenhower (Former U.S. President)  
- Juan Mateo (President of Mexico)  
- Ambassador Mann  
- Win Scott  
- Mr. O’Ryan  
- Mr. Ball  
- Ambassador Woodwind  

Key Locations  
- Mexico City  
- Spain  
- Cuba  

Key Events  
- Meeting between McCone and LBJ to discuss operations and public perception  
- Joint CIA-Mexico operation involving telephone surveillance  
- Discussions on Spain’s aid cuts to Britain, France, and Yugoslavia  
- Intelligence assessments regarding Franco’s trade restrictions with Cuba  
- LBJ’s directive for the CIA to reduce covert operations and improve transparency  

Key Organizations  
- Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)  
- U.S. Department of State

JFK Declassified Files

177-10001-10445.pdf

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