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Folder, "NSAM # 315: Communications Security Survey [includes information on physical and telecommunications security at the White House and the LBJ Ranch], 10/29/1964 [2 of 2]," National Security Action Memorandums, NSF, Box 5 (Item)

J.. 2.. THE WHITE HOUSE ~EGRET WASHINGTON March 26, 1965 MEMORANDUM FOR MR. BUNDY SUBJECT: BOB 1 s Communications Security Study 1. A draft of BOB 1 s study on communications security is expected to be complete by Thursday, April 1. Kermit

Folder, "NSAM # 332: U.S. Government Policy on English Language Teaching Abroad, 6/11/1965," National Security Action Memorandums, NSF, Box 6 (Item)

• Attach akllowl for • '• . 1gaat.ure la a tag Neeipt of dMa repor~. ~l'ln¥. /5/fl~ ID: ormse.r : f .9/ 9/6S vada.-- n ahiqton BOB :tD:Wonuer :,fa cc : 9/ 9/ 65· llcCeorge Bundy (files 2) File Cy. THE WHITE HOUSE '60NFIOE~ITIAL WASHINGTON

Folder, "NSAM # 341: The Direction, Coordination and Supervision of Interdepartmental Activities Overseas, 3/2/1966, [1 of 2]" National Security Action Memorandums, NSF, Box 7 (Item)

of injecting some kind of automaticity or production-line quality into the handling of overseas affairs, they will, it is hoped, bring greater method into the conduct of foreign affairs, permit a sharper and more rapid focus of the efforts of several

Folder, "NSAM # 300: Review of Alternative Communications, Navigation, Missile and Space Tracking and Data Acquisition Facilities, 5/19/1964," National Security Action Memorandums, NSF, Box 4 (Item)

Commis_s f on for cooperation in spac~ research and. has pro vided the latter with equipment. Brazil also has an agreement with Argentina for joint cooperation . in space research. tn addition, the Brazilian government hopes to gain U.S. support for UN

Folder, "NSAM # 341: The Direction, Coordination and Supervision of Interdepartmental Activities Overseas, 3/2/1966, [2 of 2]" National Security Action Memorandums, NSF, Box 7 (Item)

. During the past year, I have naturally watched the implementation of this decision with great interest, hoping that the procedures directed by NSAM-341 would bring method and flexibility into the conduct of our overseas business and remove our dependence

Folder, "NSAM # 335: Preparation of Arms Control Program, 6/28/1965," National Security Action Memorandums, NSF, Box 7 (Item)

Folder, "NSAM # 338: Policy Re U.S. Assistance in Development Foreign Communications Satellite Capabilities (Revised 7/12/67), 9/15/1965," National Security Action Memorandums, NSF, Box 7 (Item)

) COMMUNICATIONS SATELLITE \ .1 .\ I ;.f v 1:: 1 " · ' ,,. l ,. ,.,, ' Seeret - Seeret - TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: Man' s greatest hope for worlci. peace is to understand his fellow man. Nations fear- -as do individuals--that which

Folder, "NSAM # 297: Latin American Military Aid, 4/22/1964," National Security Action Memorandums, NSF, Box 4 (Item)

.~~ ;~:~~:-: ~- ~ :i.-::;_~ d~ ~;l~.$·Ji4: i,f·'!:tltl' THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON 10/19/64 Participants - 4:30 PM Meeting Situation Room BOB Mr. Austin Ivory CIA Mr. Raymond Herbert DOD Mr. Alvin Friedman Dr. Maurice J. Mountain STATE Mr. Ward Allen Mr

Folder, "NSAM # 345: Nuclear Planning, 4/22/1966," National Security Action Memorandums, NSF, Box 8 (Item)

into positions which would endanger the security of our troops, or the integrity of NATO command arrangements; (6) with respect to Allied overflights and French access to Allied com munications and intelligence, we should indicate our hope that both can

Folder, "NSAM # 345: Nuclear Planning, 4/22/1966," National Security Action Memorandums, NSF, Box 8 (Item)

Special Assistant to the President The White House Dear Walt: Would you be kind enough to ex in t he esident that our response to the NSAM 345 Memorandum will be slightly delayedo We are meeting on what I hope is a nearly complete text tomorrowo I expect

Folder, "NSAM # 281: National Policy Paper Series, 2/11/1964," National Security Action Memorandums, NSF, Box 2 (Item)

, Italy at least is a relatively self- contained problem. 3. North Africa and Near East -- Bob Korner would put Afghan istan first; we may have to make an investment there, and an NPP is one way to stimulate examination of the problem. While an NPP

Folder, "NSAM # 68: Task Force on the Ryukyus, 8/11/1961," National Security Action Memorandums, NSF, Box 1 (Item)

in accordance with the President's wish that all unnecessary inter agency committees and task forces be terminated. McGeorge Bundy I , iI I. . Dist ri.b ution: Sec State Rusk Sec Defense McNamara AID Admin. Bell l· l ;I . 'j 1 Sec Treas Fowler Dir. , BoB

Folder, "NSAM # 323: Policy Toward Present and Future of the Panama Canal, 1/8/1965," National Security Action Memorandums, NSF, Box 6 (Item)

MEMORANDUM FOR MR. McGEORGE BUNDY THE WHITE HOUSE Subject: Sea Level Canal I am in general agreement with the main thrust of the proposed instructions to Bob Anderson and Jack Irwin regarding negotiations with Panama. I however wish to call your attention

Folder, "NSAM # 321: Review of Strategic Stockpile Objectives, 12/1/1964," National Security Action Memorandums, NSF, Box 6 (Item)

in anticipation of eventual Presidential approval of the new guidance. Bennewitz in Defense also told me yesterday that they were hoping the NSAM could be issued shortly because the new guidance will have considerable impact on our approach to stockpiling. I think

Folder, "NSAM # 119: Civic Action, 12/18/1961," National Security Action Memorandums, NSF, Box 1 (Item)

development in less developed countries. While recognizing that civic action is not uni versally applicable, he hopes we will take full advantage of its contribution in crisis areas -as well as in those where the threat of subversion is more remote. j

Folder, "NSAM # 350: Loans for Foreign Assistance Programs, 6/8/1966," National Security Action Memorandums, NSF, Box 8 (Item)

accepted responsibility for the chairmanship of the working group. The White House staff member responsible will be Mr. Francis Bator. It is hoped that the report can be received at the White House by July 15. Distribution: F. Bator C. Johnson / NSC Files

Folder, "NSAM # 356: Implementation of Korry Report on Development Policies and Programs in Africa, 10/5/1966," National Security Action Memorandums, NSF, Box 9 (Item)

to take primary responsibility in developing an action program to carry out the Report's other recom mendations. I would hope that this program would be in effect by December 1. It should include steps for the implementation of each recommendation unless

Folder, "NSAM # 329: Task Force on Southeast Asian Economic and Social Development, 4/9/1965," National Security Action Memorandums, NSF, Box 6 (Item)

Bundy, to establish a task force on Southeast Asian economic · and social development. I request each of you to designate a senior official or officials to work with Mr. Bundy in thls task force. I hope that you yourself will take a direct interest

Folder, "NSAM # 270: Meeting with the President, October 24, 10:30 a.m., in the Cabinet Room on European Matters, 10/29/1963," National Security Action Memorandums, NSF, Box 2 (Item)

goals whose attainment would help to give us a balanced force structure. It is important that these goals be attained. Then no one anywhere could conclude that the West is lax or indifferent to the defense of its vital interests. I hope that the alliance

Folder, "NSAM # 232: Follow_up on King Hassans Visit, 4/5/1963," National Security Action Memorandums, NSF, Box 1 (Item)

and expressed his hope for future friendship on a new basis during the era whose beginning was marked by the transfer. The Moroccan flag was raised, accompanied by band music. 0 d. Ceremonies: The ceremonies surrounding our departure were kept to the minimum

Folder, "NSAM # 212: U.S. Policy Toward Yugoslavia, 12/14/1962," National Security Action Memorandums, NSF, Box 1 (Item)

more important imJ>llca.t~n•. It is written in the hope ·that . it JD&7 serve as a basil t .o r a thoroughgoing review of this policy. l. . Current Situation with lespect to ~ . , s.., d FOR RM USE OHL Y {t'\ The original rationale

Folder, "NSAM # 280: South Vietnam, 2/14/1964," National Security Action Memorandums, NSF, Box 2 (Item)

commands t~e confidence not only of myself and of the Secretary of State, but also of senior officials of all agencies concei-ned. . I I I It is my hope and expectation that the establislunent of this committee will 1permit an energetic, unified

Folder, "NSAM # 289: Indian Ocean Naval Deployment, 3/19/1964," National Security Action Memorandums, NSF, Box 3 (Item)

interim replies, if t here should be any leaks or queries prior to April ~. fter April 4 we hope that announcements regarding port calls will be made by host governments as desired and suitably replayed by us. We do not intend to take the initiative

Folder, "NSAM # 337: US Intelligence Facilities in Pakistan, 8/10/1965," National Security Action Memorandums, NSF, Box 7 (Item)

postponement. Ayub bas apparently deelded on a ttt•for ... tat res.p onse: (1) alleging that we are using political pressure~ (2) por traying Pakistan as the "agpieved party"J and {3) therefore asklns wi to come to birn. ff!$ hopes to get th• Qt.hell

Folder, "NSAM # 349: Development of the Frontiers of South America, 5/31/1966 [2 of 3]," National Security Action Memorandums, NSF, Box 8 (Item)

studying several pilot proposals for the use of sensoring devices by lowaltitude aircraft. These efforts will, it is hoped, produce means to gather detailed data for direct appli cation to development prograimning more rapidly and efficiently than

Folder, "NSAM # 161: U.S. Internal Security Programs, 6/9/1962," National Security Action Memorandums, NSF, Box 1 (Item)

A..acl•• coac•ra.ed or thei•· al.tel' ego. to work out campromu•• o~ to •P•• oo. how to ·t is. dUfer•o.c•• to ti.. P•••ldeGt. P•••·•• 1 hope pa ·• INO ·t hat a aow effon to mak#-tJa.e pr•••• anaa.aem•at• wo•k •1-uld be uadfft&S.n. Siaarely. Tho

Folder, "NSAM # 290: Meeting Israeli Arms Requests, 3/19/1964," National Security Action Memorandums, NSF, Box 3 (Item)

agreement with the Arabs, we kept the Arab-Israel problem largely "in the ice box." We hoped to draw upon the resulting good will we had built up to. influence the Arabs to a moderate reaction to Israel's off-take of Jordan waters scheduled for the spring

Folder, "NSAM # 279: Military Assistance to India and Pakistan, 2/8/1964," National Security Action Memorandums, NSF, Box 2 (Item)

see it, this process involves four distinct steps: , , 1. · A silgnal to and that we hope to be . 1 ,', j . Ayub that our. thinking on military aid is 'well along 1 abl~ i ) '' ' . . ! Ma~ch. ·· to talk in greater detail before end

Folder, "NSAM # 322: Guidelines for Discussions on the Nuclear Defense of the Atlantic Alliance, 12/17/1964," National Security Action Memorandums, NSF, Box 6 (Item)

in the gears, however, ve could probably increase the prospects of a meaningf'ul. exchange between Wilson and Erhard. Thia could be done by advising both the Dr1t1sh e.nd the Germans, before that meeting takes place, that we hope it can be followed up

Folder, "NSAM # 355: Indian Nuclear Weapons Problem, further to NSAM 351, 8/1/1966," National Security Action Memorandums, NSF, Box 9 (Item)

responsibility for the specific tasks called for by these recom. mendations. By November 1 we would hope for the first progress :. repqrt on implementation. WW~. W. W. Rostow ' . DECLASml!D E.O. 12356, Sec. ~4 NIJ ''*ti' By • "- "Of'-::-~ ----~~~~rni .~l

Folder, "NSAM # 349: Development of the Frontiers of South America, 5/31/1966 [1 of 3]," National Security Action Memorandums, NSF, Box 8 (Item)

telecommunications, power, air and sea transport, pipelines, agriculture, as well as highways. I hope the President will be willing to launch the Task Force idea either at Hemisfair (April 6) or in connection with Pan American Day (April 14). vuivff WGBowdler

Folder, "NSAM # 271: Cooperation with the USSR on Outer Space Matters, 11/12/1963," National Security Action Memorandums, NSF, Box 2 (Item)

be shorter steps can. ~aken If at _once, we hope that We believe there are areas of work--short of integrating the two national programs --from which all could ~ benefit. We should explore the opportunities for practical cooperation, beginning

Folder, "NSAM # 301: Intelligence Installations, Ref NSAM 300, 5/19/1964," National Security Action Memorandums, NSF, Box 4 (Item)

~ . . Commission for cooperation in space research and has pro-- ·. vided the ·latter with equipment. · Brazil also has an agreem~nt with Argentina for joint cooperation ·in space research. In addition, the Brazilian government hopes to gain U.S •. support for UN

Folder, "NSAM # 304: U.S. Relations with Eastern Europe, 6/10/1964 [3 of 3]," National Security Action Memorandums, NSF, Box 4 (Item)

~on interests, is our objective. Enlargement of the Organization to include East European partici pation would dilute its effectiveness and destroy any hope for achieving maximum £rankness and intimacy in the consultative prooess. Action sug~estions: 1o

Folder, "NSAM # 327: Discontinuance of Net Evaluation of National Security Council, 3/18/1965," National Security Action Memorandums, NSF, Box 6 (Item)

of representatives of t his the preparation of strategic studies g l evel h s been useful to t his There for , it is hoped that arrange made to continue such participation. T D at De me al thou h surveys such as the last IBSC study may not uu ·fy a s a basis

Folder, "NSAM # 145: New Policy for the U.S. Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, 4/18/1962," National Security Action Memorandums, NSF, Box 1 (Item)

.,. howev-e r, ·we are dealing l'tl.th a United Jlati·o ns T.ras~~~---·---~-·~-----···- . ···- - -~ Territory w=-nicll we hope· to ~ev~_la.n aJ~ ·-a n ·a rea-·permanentty associtrtedwiitb ·fh~ United States. You will agree, I am . sure",. 't hat, if we

Folder, "NSAM # 285: Cooperation with the USSR on Outer Space Matters, 3/3/1964," National Security Action Memorandums, NSF, Box 3 (Item)

that some performance on their part is needed before we should make our next moves. l - (4) If the President intends to communicate secretly with K., he might consider including a personal expression of hope that K. would personally oversee and expedite

Folder, "NSAM # 304: U.S. Relations with Eastern Europe, 6/10/1964 [2 of 3]," National Security Action Memorandums, NSF, Box 4 (Item)

the increasing educational level of the Soviet population. Moreover, the contacts with the free world already established have by now generated vested interests in their continuance. Limitations on Soviet Evolution. While there are many hopeful aspects

Folder, "NSAM # 282: Project Sulky, 2/11/1964," National Security Action Memorandums, NSF, Box 3 (Item)

the point of what was considered an underground explosion under the new Treaty. He concluded that the critical point was the amount of radioactivity that escaped to the atmosphere. Nordyke expressed the hope that . events similar to Sedan could be done

Folder, "NSAM # 243: Survey Mission for the U.S. Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands [1 of 3], 5/9/1963," National Security Action Memorandums, NSF, Box 1 (Item)

as proposed in the Mission report. Finally, this hoped for long-range redtlction in the level of subsidization and the implementation of the political strategy and capital investment programs through fiscal year 1968 require a modern and more efficient concept