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

442. Memorandum for the Record⁰

Washington, September 27, 1962.

1. The Attorney General and Mr. McCone met with the President twice on matters related to Cuba: Tuesday at 4 PM and Wednesday at 6:15.¹ On Tuesday Mr. McCone presented the Donovan situation and indicated that it was his recommendation that we go ahead with emphasis on medicines and that we give Donovan whatever support he needed. After some discussion the President agreed and suggested that Mr. McCone discuss the matter with General Eisenhower preparatory to briefing the appropriate Members of Congress.

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3. In the second meeting Mr. McCone reported General Eisenhowerʼs views which were broadly favorable. The President suggested that we do the best we can to avoid a clear turn-down now if we didnʼt get immediate favorable response.

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5. The Attorney General and Mr. McCone had a private conversation with the President for ten or fifteen minutes.

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0. Source: Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Meetings and Memoranda Series, Special Group (Augmented), Operation Mongoose, 9/62. Secret; Sensitive. Prepared by Kaysen.
1. September 25 and 26.
2. Printed from a copy that bears these typed initials.