CUBAN MISSILE CRISIS EXHIBIT

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP87-01130R000200120003-3
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 14
• Document Creation Date: December 9, 2016
• Document Release Date: August 28, 2001
• Sequence Number: 3
• Publication Date: February 22, 1973
• Content Type: MFR

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IEG-57/73
22 February 1973
SUBJECT : Cuban Missile Crisis Exhibit
The following comments by visitors to the Cuban
Missile Crisis Exhibit, Corridor D, Headquarters,
9 October 1972 - 16 February 1973,' are representative
of those deposited in a box provided for the purpose.
The ratio of complimentary remarks to derogatory re-
marks is also representative of the overall comments
on the exhibit. The consensus is that the exhibit
was very well received and that both veteran and new
employees would like to see--and take great pride
in--more displays of this kind. The uncomplimentary
remarks fall into two general categories: (1) those
who prefer "extra-curricular" displays, and (2) those
who felt that the Cuban exhibit was displayed for too
long a time.
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Imagery Exploitation Group, NPIC
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Please leave exhibit displayed for family visitation day.
outstanding!
Excellent exhibit. Why can't the Agency send a display
like this out into the real world? An intelligence
triumph such as this should be shared with the taxpayers.
Excellent display. Certainly better than amateur artists
and craftsman exhibits. if declassified, this might be
good public relations if given to LIFE, or NEWSWEEK.
Superb::-
A highly enlightening exhibit.. This should be opened to
all of the public to see one small part of the government
in action.
Excellent. Wish more people could see it.
This is the best exhibit I've seen in the corridor. More
like it, please.
This is without a doubt the best exhibit I pave ever seen
shown here. Good show I should like to see more of this
caliber.
An exceptional display. Would like to see more like it.
Outstanding exhibit.
Thanks, this is very good.
Excellent. If you can do this, why was the 25th anniversary
one so absolutely crummy?
Excellent:
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Best display ever in this building.
Excellent; (American University associate)
An excellent display:::
Very interesting and factual. One of the best displays I
have seen in two years in CIA.
Very good.
This really is great.
Best exhibit yet--very effectively written and displayed.
Thank you!
Excellent Cuban exhibit. But why don't you put the comment
box at the other end of the display?
As one of the present OCI analysts on Cuba, I think this
is a fantastic presentation. I would strongly recommend
that the display be accessible to visitors during the
family tours next month.
Suggest this display be opened to Spouse Day visitors.
Fantastic!
An excellent exhibit.
This exhibit is so good: Believe it should be incorporated
into a brochure for distribution.
By far the most interesting exhibit here ever.
This. presentation is outstanding. I suggest it remain up
for family. visitation day so that our families (especially)'
our younger. people) . may appr,ecia.to the functions of C.IA..
better.
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Excellent, enjoyed it very much.
The finest display ever ?". 3. cis ,.5 Ili zeel 1rood. h3, F,
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very informative---Cjreat i.c see eiCtS i:? teacl of S"!It:1,ng
through newspaper garba-e.
EXCELLENT! Readable an:~ viewablre. Good show!
Very interesting.
This is an excellent exuu:i.bit?--and well worth the public
relations effect. In fact:, why not do the same with other
intelligence events of note, and ":advertise" a few of our
successes?
Very interesting and informative.,
Good job. Very informative and well. done.
An absolutely magnificent planned display. The photographs,
detailed plans, and equipment is more informative than any
ever seen at the Agency. Congratulations to all concerned.
Very well done exhibit; pt-ioto tables especially interesting,
but a fine job was done overall.
A splendid exhibit! Why not show it at the Smithsonian?
The public would surely be interested. Or is it not suf-
ficiently declassified for that?
I think this display would be of great interest to the
public (if possible). A display at Tyson's Corners would
really draw a crowd and put CIA in good licjht for a change.
po1it,i..c.a1:.Note_--.I?..wonc er if? r;cG.ovi,r.n ever thinks.,. :b:opt, the.,
Having ha,e a minor role in the displayed affair, fine it
roost ' n'teke`st: iig: '? Woul.d'? aaj?re*ci.ai;_e"seein further' similar
disp1a.ys. ' 'of o tx ..sugGest CS .
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Most impressive. An excellent exhibit, from one who knows--
a lesson to present statesmen.
It was a very nice EXHIBIT:'
A superb exhibit. Can reprints of the text and/or the
photos be disseminated in bound form? This is a subject
of great and lasting interest to all intelligence officers.
Excellent--clear and understandable--
Excellent--Best yet!
Excellent Exhibition.
Excellent--place on exhibit outside Agency, Smithsonian
for example.
How about something different?!
Change the exhibit hall display. I'm sick of looking at it.
Let's get a new exhibit. This one has been here long
enough!
This is an interesting and informative display, but isn't
it time for something new--perhaps related, e.g., Bay of
Pigs?
Isn't it about time to change the exhibit?
What will be your sequel to the Cuban crisis? More lights?
Sir: We should have a small antique show and sale or ex-
r?::
Let's get back to the art.
Who needs thi's kind of thing.?
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum
NPIC DATE:19 December 1972
Fine Arts Commission
SUBJECT: Terminating the Missile Crisis Exhibit
My 14 December note to Executive Director (cc to you on same date)
establishing 20 January as a termination date for your exhibit, was "pre-
mature." Colby's reply to me says "mold at least through January -- per
DCI.'t A memorandum from DDS on the same subject says the DCI wants the
exhibit continued "at least until February." (The DDSs memorandum also
contains some commendatory comments. Therefore here's a copy.)
I'm replying to DDS' memorandum by agreeing that yes, please consult
the DCI again the latter part of January, and let me know so that I can let
you know. (I assume you're in no rush to get the missile crisis exhibit put
away, and the FAC is in no rush to replace it with anything else. My concer
STATINTL instead is in not pushing the exhibit to the point of boredom.) STATINTL
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19 December 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR: -Deputy Director for Support
SUBJECT : Terminating the Missile Crisis Exhibit
REFERENCE : DD/S 72-4589
1. 1 had tentatively established 20 January as the
termination date for the Missile Crisis exhibit, based
on statement that the DCI is interested
in av ng hung on y until then, and based also on the
fact that all scheduled special interests will have been
satisfied by that date. The latter includes all family
days, a visit from the Foreign Service Senior Seminar on
15 January, and the hotographic record of the exhibit
that OTR plans to mate. However I took the precaution
of checking whether the Executive Director has any special
interest in continuing beyond the 20 January date, and he
replied with a note saying, "Hold at least through January,
per DCI." Meanwhile I also had received your memorandum.
2. I would be grateful if you will get the DCI's
views in the latter part of January, as you offered, and
let me know them. Meanwhile we have extended the ex- STATINTL
hibition indefinitely.
am keeping NPIC informed, and also
Milli- his Intelligence Museum Commission capac ty.STATINTL
I ig
fine Arts Commission
cc: Director of Logistics
Chairman, Intelligence Museum Commission
INICANAL USE GeNILY
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DD/S 72 -4589
13 DEC 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR: Director of Logistics
Chairman, Fine Arts Commission
Chairman, Intelligence Museum Commission
SUBJECT : Cuban Missile Crisis Exhibit
1. At the Morning Meeting on 13 December the Director expressed
the desire that the Cuban Missile Crisis exhibit continue in the 1D
corridor at headquarters at least until February 1973. He verified
that others at the meeting agreed with this and received positive
confirmation of the value of the exhibit in a wide range of liaison
relationships. The Legislative Counsel has been particularly interested
in showing the exhibit to the broad list of Members of Congress.
2. We will need to consult on when this exhibit is to be closed
and I would propose to recheck the ultimate date with the Director at
a Morning Meeting the latter part of January.
3. I would be interested to know if this extended time period
requires adjustment of any other plans for the 1D corridor. STATINTL
Bonn w. Lottey
Depu Director
for Support
cc: DD/I
D/NPIC
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TES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum
TO : Executive Director-Comptroller DATE: 14 December 1972
: Acting Chairman, FAC
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As best I can determine all special interests in the Cuban Missile
Crisis exhibit will have been satisfied by 20 January: all family days
will have come and gone and the viewing by the foreign service senior
seminar will have been completed (15 Jan). Moreover, OTR tells me, the
20 January date will give it time to make the photographic record that
the DCI wanted.
tells me the DCI wants the exhibit hung until 20
Janu care if it comes down thereafter. Thus I've
tentatively set a 20 January termination date.
This is to ask whether you have any interest in continuing the
exhibition beyond 20 January. Otherwise we'll firm up that date.
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I've informe of the tentative 20 January
date, so that the His ori.ca use Commission can move in to claim
the U-2 camera, and arrange for retention of the whole exhibit ifTATINTL
it's so minded.
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A G E N D A
AD HOC COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE MUSEUM
2 August 1972, 1000 Hours
Room 6 F 21
Status report of progress on:
a. The CIA Anniversary Exhibit - Walter
Pforzheimer.
funds to buy the frames to be used, in
the first instance, for the Cuban Missile
Crisis exhibit.)
?L'tS~cni~ U LG' 6,I%
use iilriy.
// -' / (The Executive Director has approved
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The Tenth Anniversary
of the
to 0/0 0 6PISIS -
will be highlighted by a display
in - the Headquarter s -Building
Corridor D 'Exhibit Hall
starting 9 October 1972
The display will include a selection
of materials, and equipment used
and produced during the crisis period.
. Sponsored by:
The CIA Intelligence
Museum Commission
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MINUTES OF MEETING
AD HOC COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE MUSEUM
13 June 1972
0000, 1. Cuban Missile Crisis Exhibit: along
with his colleagues, ran through a flip chart oo s owing
the organization and content of a proposed exhibit on the
above subject. Their presentation also included a drawing
of Corridor 1 A and the number of panels required for the
exhibit.
The committee discussed problems of lighting and mode
of hanging. The Chairman requested Mr. Pforzheimer to ob-
tain information available from the National Gallery or
Archives with regard to appropriate light for the preserva-
tion of documents, but with proper illumination.
2. Functional Statement: disbrituted concept paper which will be looked at at the next meetin
along with a functional statement which he and
will prepare.
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