MEMORANDUM FOR THE DIRECTOR OF THE CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY FROM KENNETH O'DONNELL

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• Collection: General CIA Records
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• Document Creation Date: December 12, 2016
• Document Release Date: August 15, 2002
• Sequence Number: 118
• Publication Date: February 7, 1961
• Content Type: MF

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February 7, 1961
MEMORANDUM FOR THE DIRECTOR OF THE
CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
For your information I am attaching
hereto a copy of a letter which the
President recently sent to the Vice
President. If there are any questions
in connection with this matter, please
don't hesitate to call me.
Kenneth O'Donnell
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OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT
WASHINGTON, D. C:
March 7, 1961
Dear Mr. Director:
I appreciate very much your letter concerning the National
Security Council and other matters in connection with my
responsibilities. Any time you call my office, an appoint-
ment can be arranged.
Sincerely yours,
Mr. Allen W. Dulles
Director, Central Intelligence Agency
Washington 25, D.C.
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Recognizing the need for a Vice President who is fully informed
and adequately prepared with respect to domestic, foreign and
military policies relating to the national security of the United
States, and recognizing also the need for a closer working rela-
tionship between the President and Vice President in this vital
area, I would like you to preside over meetings of the National
Security Council in my absence and to maintain close liaison
with the Council and all other departments and agencies affected
with a national security interest.
In addition, I am hereby requesting you to review policies relating
to the national security, consulting with me in order that I might
have the full benefit of your endeavors and of your judgment.
You will need, in fulfillment of this assignment, pertinent infor-
mation concerning the policies and operations of the departments
and agencies concerned with national security policies, including
the Department of State, the Department of Defense, the Office of
Civil and Defense Mobilization, the National Aeronautics and Space
Administration, the Bureau of the Budget, and the Central Intelligence
Agency.
I will expect the departments and agencies concerned to cooperate
fully with you in providing information in order for you to carry out
the responsibilities outlined above.
Sincerely,
The Honorable Lyndon B. Johnson
The Vice President
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CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
The Vice Pre s .dent
United States`Senate
Washington 25,'D. C.
Agencies affect pd with'':a national security interest,
including this gency.
Dear Mr. Vice President: '-L-.,.d~
I:_nm jn rArci>p4j copy of the President's letter to
you ,.xni,aal i nrr~i~? e.^~4 1; ',,},
ational Security Couf,cil and other Departments and
our fullest support and assistance ta..y in this important
responsibility. a.y t; m ous covenient.'.
I t you to know tYgt we stand ready to e-' r
Respectfully yours,
Allen W. Dulles
Director
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OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY DIRECTOR
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