Foreign Relations of the United States, 1961–1963, Volume X, Cuba, January 1961–September 1962

168. Memorandum From Secretary of Defense McNamara to the Chief of Naval Operations (Burke)⁰

Washington, April 22, 1961.

In accordance with the discussions at todayʼs NSC meeting, please have J-2 move at once to coordinate with CIA in the prompt presentation of the material exposing the degree of Soviet Bloc military support to Cuba, and if possible Bloc participation in recent military actions. The object of this project should be to produce the most forceful possible public exposure on this matter. If some sacrifice of intelligence sources should be required to make the presentation effective, this could be considered. This project should be completed by Wednesday, the 26th.

Robert S. McNamara

0. Source: Washington National Records Center, RG 330,OASD (C) A Files: FRC 71 A 2896, Cuba 381 (Sensitive). Confidential.