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**53.** *(Continued)*

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5. Soviet political objectives appear to me to be:

(a) The establishment of a "trading position" to force removal of U.S. overseas bases and Berlin.

(b) To satisfy their ambitions in Latin America by this show of determination and courage against the American Imperialist.

6. Consequences of action by the United States will be the inevitable "spilling of blood" of Soviet military personnel. This will increase tension everywhere and undoubtedly bring retaliation against U.S. foreign military installations, where substantial U.S. casualties would result, [redacted]

7. The situation cannot be tolerated. However, the United States should not act without warning and thus be forced to live with a "Pearl Harbor indictment" for the indefinite future. I would therefore:

(a) Notify Gromyko and Castro that we know all about this.

(b) Give them 24 hours to commence dismantling and removal of MRBMs, coastal defense missiles, surface to air missiles, IL 28s and all other aircraft which have a dual defensive-offensive capability, including MIG 21s.

(c) Notify the American public and the world of the situation created by the Soviets.

(d) If Khrushchev and Castro fail to act at once, we should make a massive surprise strike at air fields, MRBM sites and SAM sites concurrently.

John A. McCone
Director

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53. (Continued)

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5. Soviet political objectives appear to me to be:

   (a) The establishment of a "trading position" to force removal of U.S. overseas bases. [handwritten: and Berlin.]

   (b) To satisfy their ambitions in Latin America by this show of determination and courage against the American Imperialist.

6. Consequences of action by the United States will be the inevitable "spilling of blood" of Soviet military personnel. This will increase tension everywhere and undoubtedly bring retaliation against U.S. foreign military installations, where substantial U.S. casualties would result.

[Redacted]

7. The situation cannot be tolerated. However, the United States should not act without warning and thus be forced to live with a "Pearl Harbor indictment" for the indefinite future. I would therefore:

   (a) Notify Gromyko and Castro that we know all about this.

   (b) Give them 24 hours to commence dismantling and removal of MRBMs, coastal defense missiles, surface to air missiles, IL 28s and all other aircraft which have a dual defensive-offensive capability, including MIG 21s.

   (c) Notify the American public and the world of the situation created by the Soviets.

   (d) If Khrushchev and Castro fail to act at once, we should make a massive surprise strike at air fields, MRBM sites and SAM sites concurrently.

John A. McCone  
Director

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**53.** *(Continued)*

~~SECRET~~ ~~EYES ONLY~~

5. Soviet political objectives appear to me to be:

(a) The establishment of a "trading position" to force removal of U.S. overseas bases, *[handwritten: "and Berlin,"]*

(b) To satisfy their ambitions in Latin America by this show of determination and courage against the American Imperialist.

6. Consequences of action by the United States will be the inevitable "spilling of blood" of Soviet military personnel. This will increase tension everywhere and undoubtedly bring retaliation against U.S. foreign military installations, where substantial U.S. casualties would result,

[redacted block]

7. The situation cannot be tolerated. However, the United States should not act without warning and thus be forced to live with a "Pearl Harbor indictment" for the indefinite future. I would therefore:

(a) Notify Gromyko and Castro that we know all about this.

(b) Give them 24 hours to commence dismantling and removal of MRBMs, coastal defense missiles, surface to air missiles, IL 28s and all other aircraft which have a dual defensive-offensive capability, including MIG 21s.

(c) Notify the American public and the world of the situation created by the Soviets.

(d) If Khrushchev and Castro fail to act at once, we should make a massive surprise strike at air fields, MRBM sites and SAM sites concurrently.

John A. McCone
Director

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53. *(Continued)*

~~SECRET~~ ~~EYES ONLY~~

5. Soviet political objectives appear to me to be:

(a) The establishment of a "trading position" to force removal of U.S. overseas bases, *and Berlin.*

(b) To satisfy their ambitions in Latin America by this show of determination and courage against the American Imperialist.

6. Consequences of action by the United States will be the inevitable "spilling of blood" of Soviet military personnel. This will increase tension everywhere and undoubtedly bring retaliation against U.S. foreign military installations, where substantial U.S. casualties would result,  

7. The situation cannot be tolerated. However, the United States should not act without warning and thus be forced to live with a "Pearl Harbor indictment" for the indefinite future. I would therefore:

(a) Notify Gromyko and Castro that we know all about this.

(b) Give them 24 hours to commence dismantling and removal of MRBMs, coastal defense missiles, surface to air missiles, IL 28s and all other aircraft which have a dual defensive-offensive capability, including MiG 21s.

(c) Notify the American public and the world of the situation created by the Soviets.

(d) If Khrushchev and Castro fail to act at once, we should make a massive surprise strike at air fields, MRBM sites and SAM sites concurrently.

John A. McCone  
Director

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**53.** *(Continued)*

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5. Soviet political objectives appear to me to be:

   (a) The establishment of a "trading position" to force removal of U.S. overseas bases. ∧ and Berlin.

   (b) To satisfy their ambitions in Latin America by this show of determination and courage against the American Imperialist.

6. Consequences of action by the United States will be the inevitable "spilling of blood" of Soviet military personnel. This will increase tension everywhere and undoubtedly bring retaliation against U.S. foreign military installations, where substantial U.S. casualties would result, [REDACTED]

7. The situation cannot be tolerated. However, the United States should not act without warning and thus be forced to live with a "Pearl Harbor indictment" for the indefinite future. I would therefore:

   (a) Notify Gromyko and Castro that we know all about this.

   (b) Give them 24 hours to commence dismantling and removal of MRBMs, coastal defense missiles, surface to air missiles, IL 28s and all other aircraft which have a dual defensive-offensive capability, including MIG 21s.

   (c) Notify the American public and the world of the situation created by the Soviets.

   (d) If Khrushchev and Castro fail to act at once, we should make a massive surprise strike at air fields, MRBM sites and SAM sites concurrently.

John A. McCone
Director

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~~SECRET EYES ONLY~~

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5. Soviet political objectives appear to me to be:

(a) The establishment of a "trading position" to force removal of U.S. overseas bases. *thank Berlin*.

(b) To satisfy their ambitions in Latin America by this show of determination and courage against the American Imperialist.

6. Consequences of action by the United States will be the inevitable "spilling of blood" of Soviet military personnel. This will increase tension everywhere and undoubtedly bring retaliation against U.S. foreign military installations, where substantial U.S. casualties would result.

7. The situation cannot be tolerated. However, the United States should not act without warning and thus be forced to live with a "Pearl Harbor indictment" for the indefinite future. I would therefore:

(a) Notify Gromyko and Castro that we know all about this.

(b) Give them 24 hours to commence dismantling and removal of MRBMs, coastal defense missiles, surface to air missiles, IL 28s and all other aircraft which have a dual defensive-offensive capability, including MIG 21s.

(c) Notify the American public and the world of the situation created by the Soviets.

(d) If Khrushchev and Castro fail to act at once, we should make a massive surprise strike at air fields, MRBM sites and SAM sites concurrently.

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Director

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53. *(Continued)*

~~SECRET EYES ONLY~~

5. Soviet political objectives appear to me to be:

   (a) The establishment of a "trading position" to force removal of U.S. overseas bases [handwritten text illegible]

   (b) To satisfy their ambitions in Latin America by this show of determination and courage against the American Imperialist.

6. Consequences of action by the United States will be the inevitable "spilling of blood" of Soviet military personnel. This will increase tension everywhere and undoubtedly bring retaliation against U.S. foreign military installations, where substantial U.S. casualties would result. [redacted]

7. The situation cannot be tolerated. However, the United States should not act without warning and thus be forced to live with a "Pearl Harbor indictment" for the indefinite future. I would therefore:

   (a) Notify Gromyko and Castro that we know all about this.

   (b) Give them 24 hours to commence dismantling and removal of MRBMs, coastal defense missiles, surface to air missiles, IL 28s and all other aircraft which have a dual defensive-offensive capability, including MIG 21s.

   (c) Notify the American public and the world of the situation created by the Soviets.

   (d) If Khrushchev and Castro fail to act at once, we should make a massive surprise strike at air fields, MRBM sites and SAM sites concurrently.

John A. McCone  
Director

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~~SECRET EYES ONLY~~

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5. Soviet political objectives appear to me to be:

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(a) The establishment of a "trading position" to force removal of U.S. overseas bases. *Cand Paulin.*

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(b) To satisfy their ambitions in Latin America by this show of determination and courage against the American Imperialist.

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6. Consequences of action by the United States will be the inevitable "spilling of blood" of Soviet military personnel. This will increase tension everywhere and undoubtedly bring retaliation against U.S. foreign military installations, where substantial U.S. casualties would result.

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7. The situation cannot be tolerated. However, the United States should not act without warning and thus be forced to live with a "Pearl Harbor indictment" for the indefinite future. I would therefore:

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(a) Notify Gromyko and Castro that we know all about this.

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(b) Give them 24 hours to commence dismantling and removal of MRBMs, coastal defense missiles, surface to air missiles, IL 28s and all other aircraft which have a dual defensive-offensive capability, including MIG 21s.

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(c) Notify the American public and the world of the situation created by the Soviets.

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(d) If Khrushchev and Castro fail to act at once, we should make a massive surprise strike at air fields, MRBM sites and SAM sites concurrently.

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53. (Continued)

~~**SECRET** EYES ONLY~~

5. Soviet political objectives appear to me to be:

(a) The establishment of a "trading position" to force removal of U.S. overseas bases. ~~and Pearl Harbor~~

(b) To satisfy their ambitions in Latin America by this show of determination and courage against the American Imperialist.

6. Consequences of action by the United States will be the inevitable "spilling of blood" of Soviet military personnel. This will increase tension everywhere and undoubtedly bring retaliation against U.S. foreign military installations, where substantial U.S. casualties would result.

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7. The **situation** cannot be tolerated. However, the United States should not act without warning and thus be forced to live with a "Pearl Harbor **indictment**" for the indefinite future. I would therefore:

(a) Notify Gromyko and Castro that we know all about this.

(b) Give them 24 hours to commence dismantling and removal of MRBMs, coastal defense missiles, surface to air missiles, IL 28s and all other aircraft which have a dual defensive-offensive capability, including MIG 21s.

(c) Notify the American public and the world of the **situation** created by the Soviets.

(d) If Khrushchev and Castro fail to act at once, we should make a **massive surprise strike** at air fields, MRBM sites and SAM sites concurrently.

John A. McCone
Director

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53. (Continued)

5. Soviet political objectives appear to me to be:

(a) The establishment of a "trading position" to force removal of U.S. overseas bases from Okinawa.

(b) To satisfy their ambitions in Latin America by this show of determination and courage against the American Imperialist.

6. Consequences of action by the United States will be the inevitable "spilling of blood" of Soviet military personnel. This will increase tension everywhere and undoubtedly bring retaliation against U.S. foreign military installations, where substantial U.S. casualties would result.

7. The situation cannot be tolerated. However, the United States should not act without warning and thus be forced to live with a "Pearl Harbor indictment" for the indefinite future. I would therefore:

(a) Notify Gromyko and Castro that we know all about this.

(b) Give them 24 hours to commence dismantling and removal of MRBMs, coastal defense missiles, surface to air missiles, IL 28s and all other aircraft which have a dual defensive-offensive capability, including MIG 21s.

(c) Notify the American public and the world of the situation created by the Soviets.

(d) If Khrushchev and Castro fail to act at once, we should make a massive surprise strike at air fields, MRBM sites and SAM sites concurrently.

John A. McCone
Director

SECRET EYES ONLY

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53. (Continued)

SEORET EYES ONLY

5. Soviet political objectives appear to me to be:

(a) The establishment of a "trading position" to force
removal of U.S. overseas bases

(b) To satisfy their ambitions in Latin America by this
show of determination and courage against the American Imperialist.

6. Consequences of action by the United States will be the
inevitable "spilling of blood" of Soviet military personnel. This
will increase tension everywhere and undoubtedly bring retaliation
against U.S. foreign military installations, where substantial U.S.
casualties would result,

7. The situation cannot be tolerated. However, the United
States should not act without warning and thus be forced to live with
a "Pearl Harbor indictment" for the indefinite future. I would
therefore:

(a) Notify Gromyko and Castro that we know all about this.

(b) Give them 24 hours to commence dismantling and re-
moval of MRBMs, coastal defense missiles, surface to air missiles,
IL 28s and all other aircraft which have a dual defensive-offensive
capability, including MIG 2ls.

(c) Notify the American public and the world of the situation
created by the Soviets.

(d) If Khrushchev and Castro fail to act at once, we should
make a massive surprise strike at air fields, MRBM sites and SAM
sites concurrently.

John A. McCone
Director

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5. Soviet political objectives appear to me to be:

(a) The establishment of a "trading position' to force removal of U.S. overseas bases cual Pharlin,

(b) To satisfy their ambitions in Latin America by this show of determination and courage against the American Imperialist.

6. Consequences of action by the United States will be the inevitable "spilling of blood" of Soviet military personnel. This will increase tension everywhere and undoubtedly bring retaliation against U. S. foreign military installations, where substantial U. S. casualties would result,

7. The situation cannot be tolerated. However, the United States should not act without warning and thus be forced to live with a "Pearl Harbor indictment" for the indefinite future. I would therefore:

(a) Notify Gromyko and Castro that we know all about this. (b) Give them 24 hours to commence dismantling and removal of MRBMs, coastal defense missiles, surface to air missiles, IL Z8s and all other aircraft which have a dual defensive-offensive capability, including MIG 2ls.

(c) Notify the American public and the world of the situation created by the Soviets.

(d) If Khrushchev and Castro fail to act at once, we should make a massive surprise strike at air fields, MRBM sites and SAM sites concurrently.

John A. McCone Director

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The situation cannot be tolerated. However, the United States should not act without warning and thus be forced to live with a "Pearl Harbor indictment" for the indefinite future. I would therefore: 
 Notify Gromyko and Castro that we know all about this. 
 Give them 24 hours to commence dismantling and re- 
 oval of MRBMs, coastal defense missiles, surface to air missiles, 
 IL 28s and all other aircraft which have a dual defensive-offensive 
 capability, including MIG 2ls. 
 Notify the American public and the world of the situation 
 created by the Soviets. 
 If Khrushchev and Castro fail to act at once, we should 
 make a massive surprise strike at air fields, MRBM sites and SAM 
 sites concurrently. 
 John A. McCone 
 Director 
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53. (Continued)

SECRET EYES ONLY

5. Soviet political objectives appear to me to be:
(a) The establishment of a "trading position" to force removal of U.S. overseas bases.
(b) To satisfy their ambitions in Latin America by this show of determination and courage against the American Imperialist.
6. Consequences of action by the United States will be the inevitable "spilling of blood" of Soviet military personnel. This will increase tension everywhere and undoubtedly bring retaliation against U.S. foreign military installations, where substantial U.S. casualties would result.
7. The situation cannot be tolerated. However, the United States should not act without warning and thus be forced to live with a "Pearl Harbor indictment" for the indefinite future. I would therefore:
(a) Notify Gromyko and Castro that we know all about this.
(b) Give them 24 hours to commence dismantling and re-moval of MRBMs, coastal defense missiles, surface to air missiles, IL ZRs and all other aircraft which have a dual defensive-offensive capability, including MIG 21s.
(c) Notify the American public and the world of the situation created by the Soviets.
(d) If Khrushchev and Castro fail to act at once, we should make a massive surprise strike at air fields, MRBM sites and SAM sites concurrently.
John A. McCone
Director
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53. (Continued)

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{a) The establishment of a trading position" to force
removal of U.S. overseas bases<tiunal (tatn , ‘

(bo) To satisfy their ambitions in Latin America by this
show of determination and courage against the American Imperialist.

6. Consequences of action by the United States will be the
inevitable "spilling of blood" of Soviet military personnel. This
will increase tension everywhere and undoubtedly bring retaliation
against U.S. foreign military installations , where substantial U.S.
casualties would result,| A Z

7. The situation cannot be tolerated. However, the United
States should not act without warning and thus be forced to live with
a "Pearl Harbor indictment" for the indefinite future. I would
therefore:

(a) Notify Gromyko and Castro that we know all about this.

{b) Give them 24 hours to commence dismantling and re-
moval of MRBMs, coastal defense missiles, surface to air missiles,
IL 28s and all other aircraft which have a dual defensive -offensive
capability, including MIG 2ls.

{c) Notify the American public and the world of the situation
created by the Soviets.

{d) If Khrushchev and Castro fail to act at once, we should
make a massive surprise strike at air fields, MRBM sites and SAM
sites concurrently.

John A. McCone
Director