Foreign Relations of the United States, 1961–1963, American Republics; Cuba 1961–1962; Cuban Missile Crisis and Aftermath, Volumes X/XI/XII, Microfiche Supplement

551. Memorandum for the record, November 21¹

November 21, 1962

At approximately 4:30 PM this date, Mr. McCloy called Kuznetsov to advise him of the efforts that were being made to provide as soon as possible a draft of the proposed US declaration assuring against the invasion of Cuba.

Mr. McCloy emphasized that beginning at 4:00 PM this date the President was meeting with his principle advisors on this matter and that as soon as the draft was resolved, it would be provided to Mr. Kuznetsov.

Mr. McCloy indicated that while he would like to do this this evening or tomorrow, that it might not be possible in view of the fact that tomorrow was the Thanksgiving holiday. He did assure Mr. Kuznetsov, however, that every effort was being made to finalize this draft as soon as possible and that it would be provided to the Soviets just as soon as it was ready.

1. Report of telephone call to Kuznetsov from McCloy re draft of proposed U.S. declaration assuring against the invasion of Cuba. Confidential. 1 p. USUN Files: NYFRC 84–84–001, IA, October/November Meetings.