Memorandum for the President's Files

Approved For Release 2005/09/28 NLE-152-006-9-3-3° THERE WERE NO OTHER COPIES MADE OF THIS MEMORANDUM THE WHITE HOUSE wASHINGTON April 6, 1959 MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT'S FILES At the 25 March meeting of the 5412/2 group, the activities 25X1 outlined in the attached memorandum dated 27 March were discussed. At that time approval of the Group was asked only for exploratory On the afternoon of 30 March a representative of the Director of Central Intelligence (Mr. Thomas Parrott) came to my office and indicated that the Director of Central Intelligence wished immediate approval of these activities. He informed me that Mr. Herter and Mr. Quarles had already given their approval. After examining the document, I informed Mr. Parrott that because of the character and far-reaching possible consequences of these actions, I did not feel I could give my approval to them on behalf of the President without a discussion with the President. I thereupon at approximately 2:45 p. m. went to the President's office and described 25X1 the proposal to him. He indicated that he would not wish to have the projects approved without further information as to several points with respect to 25X1 I then reported these points to Mr. Parrott who had remained in my office: 25X1 25X1 1. The President had exhibited concern about 25X1 2. He was concerned about 25X1 25X1 3. He was concerned to know the that would be involved in the operation. NSC review(s) completed Approved For Release 2005/09/28 : NLE-152-006-9-3-3 DECLASSIFIED with deletions RAC NLE 152-006-9.3 Authority By HIS NLDDE 6/13/07 Date