60. National Security Action Memorandum No. 310
Washington, March 11,
1961.
Memorandum of Discussion on Cuba, March 11, 1961
The President directed that the following actions be taken:
- 1.
- Every effort should be made to assist patriotic Cubans in forming a new and strong political organization, and in conjunction with this effort a maximum amount of publicity buildup should be sought for the emerging political leaders of this organization, especially those who may be active participants in a military campaign of liberation. Action: Central Intelligence Agency.
- 2.
- The United States Government must have ready a white paper on Cuba, and should also be ready to give appropriate assistance to Cuban patriots in a similar effort. Action: Arthur Schlesinger in cooperation with the Department of State.
- 3.
- The Department of State will present recommendations with respect to a demarche in the Organization of American States, looking toward a united demand for prompt free elections in Cuba, with appropriate safeguards and opportunity for all patriotic Cubans. Action: Department of State.
- 4.
- The President expects to authorize U.S. support for an appropriate number of patriotic Cubans to return to their homeland. He believes that the best possible plan, from the point of view of combined military, political and psychological considerations, has not yet been presented, and new proposals are to be concerted promptly. Action: Central Intelligence Agency, with appropriate consultation.
McGeorge
Bundy
- Source: Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Meetings and Memoranda Series, National Security Action Memoranda,NSAMs #26-#50. Top Secret.↩