Papers of John F. Kennedy: Presidential Papers: National Security Files, 1/20/1961 - 11/22/1963

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Papers of John F. Kennedy: Presidential Papers: National Security Files, 1/20/1961 - 11/22/1963

1961-1963

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The National Security Files (NSF) are the working files of McGeorge Bundy, the Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs during the Kennedy administration. While some of the documents were originated by the National Security Council staff, most of the material, which consists of memoranda, letters, reports, cables, formal studies, and informal think pieces, originated in the various executive departments and agencies, foreign countries and, occasionally, by private citizens. The majority of the documents were originated in the Department of State, with a lesser proportion of items from the Central Intelligence Agency and the Department of Defense as well as other agencies. Documents authored by the NSC staff are concentrated in the Meetings & Memoranda Series and scattered throughout the remainder of the series. Approximately 85 percent of the documents were originally classified in accordance with law and executive order protecting national security information and materials.

132 linear feet, 7 linear inches

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John F. Kennedy Library

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