No Time to Talk: Research by Carl A. Young
This research was conducted at George Mason University under the tutelage of Dr. Martin Sherwin in the fall of 2007. email: cyoungh@gmu.edu
The following is a selection of documents used in preparation for this research: |
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Legal Analysis by Leonard Meeker on the Option of BlockadeMeeker, Leonard C. “Legal Aspects of Declaring a Blockade of Cuba.” 18 October 1962. Originally Top Secret. Washington, DC: National Security Archives at George Washington University. DNSA Number: CC00668. http://nsarchive.chadwyck.com. |
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Letter from Castro to Khrushchev dated 28 OctoberCastro, Fidel Ruz. “Cuba, Letter, from Prime Minister Castro to Chairman Khrushchev, October 28, 1962." 28 October 1962. Washington, DC: National Security Archives at George Washington University. http://www.gwu.edu/ |
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Letter from Castro to U Thant dated 27 OctoberCastro, Fidel Ruz. “Transmittal of Message from Fidel Castro Welcoming U Thant's Visit and Responding to U Thant's Request to Suspend Missile Base Construction.” 27 October 1962. Washington, DC: National Security Archives at George Washington University. DNSA Number: CC01485. |
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Public Statement by CastroCastro, Fidel Ruz. “Statement by Castro Rejecting the Possibility of Inspection and Noting That Cuba Has Taken Measures to Repel a United States Attack.” 23 October 1962. Washington, DC: National Security Archives at George Washington University. DNSA Number: CC00888. http://nsarchive.chadwyck.com. |
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Executive Order #11058Kennedy, John F. “Executive Order 11058.” 23 October 1962. Washington, DC: National Security Archives at George Washington University. DNSA Number: CC00975. http://nsarchive.chadwyck.com. |
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Text of the address to the nation by KennedyKennedy, John F. “Address by President Kennedy, October 22, 1962.” 22 October 1962. Washington, DC: National Security Archives at George Washington University. DNSA Number: CC00847. http://nsarchive.chadwyck.com. |
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Letter from Kennedy to Khrushchev dated 27 OctoberKennedy, John F. “October 27 Letter from President Kennedy to Khrushchev Proposing a Settlement to the Crisis along the Lines Suggested in Khrushchev's October 26 Letter.” 27 October 1962. Washington, DC: National Security Archives at George Washington University. DNSA Number: CC01507. http://nsarchive.chadwyck.com. |
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Letter from Kennedy to Khrushchev dated 22 OctoberKennedy, John F. “Letter From President Kennedy to Chairman Khrushchev.” 22 October 1962. Washington, DC: Department of State, Presidential Correspondence: Lot 77 D 163. Foreign Relations of the United States 1961-63 Volume XI. #44. http://www.state.gov/ |
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Letter from Kennedy to Khrushchev dated 27 OctoberKennedy, John F. “October 27 Letter from President Kennedy to Khrushchev Proposing a Settlement to the Crisis along the Lines Suggested in Khrushchev's October 26 Letter.” 27 October 1962. Washington, DC: National Security Archives at George Washington University. DNSA Number: CC01507. http://nsarchive.chadwyck.com. |
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Letter from Khrushchev to Kennedy dated 26 OctoberKhrushchev, Nikita S. “Khrushchev's Letter to President Kennedy of October 26, 1962 - In Russian.” 26 October 1962. Originally Confidential. Washington, DC: National Security Archives at George Washington University. DNSA Number: CC01388. http://nsarchive.chadwyck.com. |
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Telegram from General MalinovskyUnion of Soviet Socialist Republics. “USSR, draft directive, Directive to the Commander of Soviet Forces in Cuba on transfer of Il-28s and Luna Missiles, and Authority on Use of Tactical Nuclear Weapons, September 8, 1962.” 8 September 1962. Draft Directive. Washington, DC: National Security Archives at George Washington University. http://www.gwu.edu/ |
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Telegram from NATO assessing the Turkey-for-Cuba TradeHare, Raymond A. “Assessment of Consequences for the NATO Alliance If the Jupiters Are Traded for the Cuban Missiles - In Three Sections.” 26 October 1962. Originally Secret. Washington, DC: National Security Archives at George Washington University. DNSA Number: CC01470. http://nsarchive.chadwyck.com. |
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US Marine Corps Emergency Action Center Message Summary 17-18 OctoberUnited States. Marine Corps Emergency Actions Center. “Summary of Items of Significant Interest Period 170701-180700 October 1962.” 17 October 1962. Originally Top Secret. Washington, DC: National Security Archives at George Washington University. DNSA Number: CC00673. http://nsarchive.chadwyck.com. |
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US Marine Corps Emergency Action Center Message Summary 18-19 OctoberUnited States. Marine Corps Emergency Actions Center. “Summary of Items of Significant Interest Period 180701-190700 October 1962.” 19 October 1962. Originally Top Secret. Washington, DC: National Security Archives at George Washington University. DNSA Number: CC00698. http://nsarchive.chadwyck.com. |
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US Marine Corps Emergency Action Center Message Summary 22-23 OctoberUnited States. Marine Corps Emergency Actions Center. “Summary of Items of Significant Interest Period 220701-230700 October 1962.” 23 October 1962. Originally Top Secret. Washington, DC: National Security Archives at George Washington University. DNSA Number:CC00949. http://nsarchive.chadwyck.com. |
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US Information Agency Psychological Operations PlanWilson, Donald M. “Psychological Program.” 20 October 1962. Originally Top Secret. Washington, DC: National Security Archives at George Washington University. DNSA Number: CC00730. http://nsarchive.chadwyck.com. |
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US Information Agency Radio Propaganda PlanWilson, Donald M. “Radio Propaganda Plan.” 20 October 1962. Originally Top Secret. Washington, DC: National Security Archives at George Washington University. DNSA Number: CC00731. http://nsarchive.chadwyck.com. |
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US Navy's Submarine Intercept InstructionsRusk, Dean. “Defense Department Submarine Surfacing and Identification Procedures for Transmittal to the Soviet Government.” 24 October 1962. Washington, DC: National Security Archives at George Washington University. DNSA Number: CC01137. http://nsarchive.chadwyck.com. |
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