135. Editorial Note
At the 472d National Security Council meeting on December 29, 1960, discussion included the items “Attack Warning Channels and Procedures for Civilians” and “Evacuation and Protection of U.S. Citizens in Danger Areas Abroad.” (Memorandum of discussion by Boggs, December 29; Eisenhower Library, Whitman File, NSC Records) See the Supplement.
The discussion of the latter item led to the adoption of NSC 6019, “Evacuation and Protection of U.S. Citizens in Danger Areas Abroad,” dated November 29, as modified by NSC Action No. 2363, which was approved by the President on January 2, 1961. (Department of State, S/S–NSC Files: Lot 63 D 351, NSC 6019 Series, and ibid., S/S–NSC (Miscellaneous) Files: Lot 66 D 95, Records of Action by the National Security Council, respectively) NSC 6019 is also in the Supplement. On January 2, 1961, NSC 6019 as modified by NSC Action No. 2363 was circulated as NSC 6019/1. (Department of State, S/S–NSC Files: Lot 63 D 351, NSC 6019 Series)
On December 30, 1960, Lay circulated NSC 6027, “Channels for Transmission of Warning of Attack.” (National Archives and Records Administration, RG 273, Records of the National Security Council, Policy Papers File) See the Supplement.