Memorandum for the Record Authored by Andrew J. Goodpaster

In this memorandum, Andrew J. Goodpaster recorded a discussion between President Dwight D. Eisenhower and Central Intelligence Agency officials on whether to proceed with additional aerial surveillance overflights.

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TOP PEADET July 7, 1959 MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD: Mr. Allen Dulles and Richard Bissell saw the President at about 11 AM this morning, concerning the possibility of one or more reconnaissance flights. This followed up on the President's comment a few days ago that a flight across the area concerned, entering at one point and leaving at an opposite point, would seem to raise fewer problems in his mind. Mr. Dulles and Mr. Bissell indicated question about this D. type of flight, suggesting one entering and leaving from the south. After discussion the President asked that a meeting be arranged with them and Secretary Herter tomorrow at 8:45. D. A J. Goodpaster Brigadier General, USA TOP OLOULT DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12958, SEC. 3.6(b) MR94-35443 BY BBM DATE 8/1/99