Close
Not finding the information you're looking for? Please contact the Archives research staff.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-200-007
This file contains Department of Defense cables regarding relations between the United States and South Vietnam, recommendations from a report by Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara and Military Representative to the President General Maxwell Taylor assessing the military situation against the Viet Cong, and the text of a letter to President of South Vietnam Ngo Dinh Diem from General Taylor.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-307-004
This folder includes a memorandum regarding a budget increase in the Department of Defense for Project VELA, a report by the USIA (United States Information Agency) Office of Research and Analysis of international reaction to the Soviet Union’s manned space flight, and a review by the Bureau of the Budget of proposed increases for space programs. Also included in this folder is a report by James E. Webb, Administrator for NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration), and Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara titled, “Recommendations for our National Space Program: Changes, Policies, Goals.”
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-314-014
This folder contains a summary, a list of attendees, and a Record of Actions for meeting number 519 of the National Security Council (NSC). Topics consist of United States policy towards Vietnam and a report by Robert S. McNamara, U.S. Secretary of Defense, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Maxwell Taylor on their trip to South Vietnam to assess military efforts to defeat the Viet Cong.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-338-013
This file contains a copy of National Security Action Memoranda number 185 (NSAM 185) titled, “Approval of Additional Nuclear Tests,” to Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara and Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) Glenn T. Seaborg from President John F. Kennedy. Also included is a letter to the President from Secretary McNamara and Chairman Seaborg regarding high altitude nuclear tests in the Johnston Island area and a request for approval of additional tests.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-331-023
This folder contains a copy of National Security Action Memoranda number 93 (NSAM 93) titled, “Berlin Build-Up,” to Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara from McGeorge Bundy, Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs. Also included in this folder is a memorandum to President Kennedy from Secretary McNamara titled, “Status of Berlin Build-up and Planning.”
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-328-003
This folder contains a copy of National Security Action Memoranda number two (NSAM 2) titled, “Development of Counter-Guerrilla Forces,” to the Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara from McGeorge Bundy, Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, and a response by McNamara.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-273-007
This file contains a copy of Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara's testimony before the United States Senate Armed Services Committee discussing appropriations for the Department of Defense, national security, and strategic missile programs.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-273-004
This folder contains a report from Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara to President John F. Kennedy containing a review of the military programs and budgets for fiscal years 1961 and 1962.