News Release
National Archives to Open Robert F. Kennedy Records
For Immediate Release: October 11, 2012
National Archives to Open Robert F. Kennedy Records Relating to the Cuban Missile Crisis
WHAT: The National Archives and Records Administration and the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library are releasing an additional seven boxes of material(more than 2,700 pages) from the Robert F. Kennedy Papers, housed at the Kennedy Library in Boston, including documents relating primarily to the Cuban Missile Crisis.
WHERE: The records will be available both online at www.jfklibrary.org and in the Research Room at the Kennedy Library inBoston
WHEN: The records will be available at8:30 A.M.
EST on Thursday, October
11, 2012 , both online and in the Kennedy Library Research
Room.
“The National Archives is pleased to open these materials as the nation and the world mark the 50th anniversary of the Cuban Missile Crisis,” said David S. Ferriero, Archivist of theUnited States
Background
The materials included in this opening consist of documents accumulated by Robert F. Kennedy in his capacity as both Attorney General and advisor to President Kennedy. The files relate chiefly to matters that ordinarily do not come under the jurisdiction of the Attorney General or the Justice Department, and include memos, correspondence, reports, notes from Executive Committee meetings, as well asCIA and State Department telegrams
and cables chiefly related to the United States relationship with Cuba during
the years 1961 to 1963 – a time which included the Cuban Missile Crisis and the
Bay of Pigs invasion.
While the majority of these materials will be opened in full, some will remain restricted because of classified material: no documents are closed due to restrictions related to personal privacy concerns.
For press information, contact the National Archives Public Affairs staff at 202-357-5326.
For background on Robert F. Kennedy, see
http://www.jfklibrary.org/JFK/The-Kennedy-Family/Robert-F-Kennedy.aspx.
For a statement from the Robert F. Kennedy family, see
National Archives to Open Robert F. Kennedy Records Relating to the Cuban Missile Crisis
WHAT: The National Archives and Records Administration and the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library are releasing an additional seven boxes of material(more than 2,700 pages) from the Robert F. Kennedy Papers, housed at the Kennedy Library in Boston, including documents relating primarily to the Cuban Missile Crisis.
WHERE: The records will be available both online at www.jfklibrary.org and in the Research Room at the Kennedy Library in
WHEN: The records will be available at
“The National Archives is pleased to open these materials as the nation and the world mark the 50th anniversary of the Cuban Missile Crisis,” said David S. Ferriero, Archivist of the
Background
The materials included in this opening consist of documents accumulated by Robert F. Kennedy in his capacity as both Attorney General and advisor to President Kennedy. The files relate chiefly to matters that ordinarily do not come under the jurisdiction of the Attorney General or the Justice Department, and include memos, correspondence, reports, notes from Executive Committee meetings, as well as
While the majority of these materials will be opened in full, some will remain restricted because of classified material: no documents are closed due to restrictions related to personal privacy concerns.
For press information, contact the National Archives Public Affairs staff at 202-357-5326.
For background on Robert F. Kennedy, see
http://www.jfklibrary.org/JFK/The-Kennedy-Family/Robert-F-Kennedy.aspx.
For a statement from the Robert F. Kennedy family, see
http://www.archives.gov/press/press-releases/2013/pdf/hb-#908875-v1-rfk.pdf.
For information on 50th anniversary exhibit “To the Brink: JFK and the Cuban Missile Crisis,” see http://www.archives.gov/press/press-releases/2012/nr12-146.html.
To learn more about the Cuban Missile Crisis, see
For information on 50th anniversary exhibit “To the Brink: JFK and the Cuban Missile Crisis,” see http://www.archives.gov/press/press-releases/2012/nr12-146.html.
To learn more about the Cuban Missile Crisis, see
http://microsites.jfklibrary.org/cmc.
The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum is dedicated to the memory of our nation's 35th president and to all those who through the art of politics seek a new and better world. Located on a 10-acre park, overlooking the sea that he loved and the city that launched him to greatness, the Library stands as a vibrant tribute to the life and times of John F. Kennedy. The Museum which portrays the life, leadership, and legacy of President Kennedy, conveys his enthusiasm for politics and public service, and illustrates the nature of the office of the President. Students and scholars can also arrange to conduct research using our collection of historical materials chronicling mid-20th century politics and the life and administration of John F. Kennedy.
The National Archives and Records Administration is an independent Federal agency that preserves and shares with the public records that trace the story of our nation, government, and the American people. From the Declaration of Independence to accounts of ordinary Americans, the holdings of the National Archives directly touch the lives of millions of people. The National Archives carries out its mission through a nationwide network of archives, records centers, and Presidential Libraries, and online at www.archives.gov.
The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum is dedicated to the memory of our nation's 35th president and to all those who through the art of politics seek a new and better world. Located on a 10-acre park, overlooking the sea that he loved and the city that launched him to greatness, the Library stands as a vibrant tribute to the life and times of John F. Kennedy. The Museum which portrays the life, leadership, and legacy of President Kennedy, conveys his enthusiasm for politics and public service, and illustrates the nature of the office of the President. Students and scholars can also arrange to conduct research using our collection of historical materials chronicling mid-20th century politics and the life and administration of John F. Kennedy.
The National Archives and Records Administration is an independent Federal agency that preserves and shares with the public records that trace the story of our nation, government, and the American people. From the Declaration of Independence to accounts of ordinary Americans, the holdings of the National Archives directly touch the lives of millions of people. The National Archives carries out its mission through a nationwide network of archives, records centers, and Presidential Libraries, and online at www.archives.gov.
Series Description: The materials in this series were
removed from the Department of Justice files after Robert Kennedy resigned as
Attorney General and were sent to the National Archives to be incorporated with
his other papers. This series contains correspondence, memos, and reports,
accumulated by Robert Kennedy in his capacity as both Attorney General and
Chief Assistant to President John F. Kennedy. Topics covered mainly include
foreign policy matters, and the Attorney General's working relationship with
other federal agencies such as the CIA ,
State Department, and Department of Defense. The materials are arranged based
on an internal filing system used within the Attorney General’s office. The
majority of this series remains closed.
Use Restriction Note:Some of the archival materials in this
collection may be subject to copyright or other intellectual property
restrictions. Users of these materials are advised to determine the copyright
status of any document from which they wish to publish.
Copyright Notice: Documents in this collection that were
prepared by officials of the United States United States
If a user makes a request for, or later uses, a photocopy or
reproduction for purposes in excesses of "fair use," that user may be
liable for copyright infringement. This institution reserves the right to
refuse to accept a copying order if, in its judgment, fulfillment of the order
would involve violation of copyright law. The copyright law extends its
protection to unpublished works from the moment of creation in a tangible form.
Displaying records 1 - 10 of 71
Papers of Robert F. Kennedy. Attorney General Papers15 April
1961-31 October 1962
Papers of Robert F. Kennedy. Attorney General Papers1961: 22
April-10 June, undated
Date(s) of Materials:1961: 22 April-10 June, undated
Extent:10 digital pages
Series Name:
Series Number:09.
Collection:
Place(s):
Subject(s):
Digital Identifier:RFKAG-214-021
Papers of Robert F. Kennedy. Attorney General Papers1961: 22
April-10 October, undated
Title:6-2-2 :
Cuba
Date(s) of Materials:1961: 22 April-10 October, undated
Extent:104 digital pages
Series Name:
Series Number:09.
Collection:
Place(s):
Subject(s):
Organization(s):
Digital Identifier:RFKAG-215-003
Papers of Robert F. Kennedy. Attorney General Papers1961: 28
April-11 May
Papers of Robert F. Kennedy. Attorney General PapersMay
1961: 1-4
Papers of Robert F. Kennedy. Attorney General Papers2 May
1961
Papers of Robert F. Kennedy. Attorney General Papers3 May
1961
Papers of Robert F. Kennedy. Attorney General Papers4 May
1961
Papers of Robert F. Kennedy. Attorney General Papers5 May
1961
Papers of Robert F. Kennedy. Attorney General Papers6 May
1961
Displaying records 11 - 20 of 71
Papers of Robert F. Kennedy. Attorney General Papers8 May
1961
Papers of Robert F. Kennedy. Attorney General Papers10 May
1961
Papers of Robert F. Kennedy. Attorney General Papers10 May
1961
Papers of Robert F. Kennedy. Attorney General Papers11 May
1961
Papers of Robert F. Kennedy. Attorney General PapersMay
1961: 11-12
Papers of Robert F. Kennedy. Attorney General Papers16 May
1961
Papers of Robert F. Kennedy. Attorney General Papers17 May
1961
Papers of Robert F. Kennedy. Attorney General Papers18 May
1961
Papers of Robert F. Kennedy. Attorney General Papers19 May
1961
Papers of Robert F. Kennedy. Attorney General Papers22 May
1961
Displaying records 21 - 30 of 71
Papers of Robert F. Kennedy. Attorney General Papers25 May
1961
Papers of Robert F. Kennedy. Attorney General Papers16 June
1961-18 March 1963, undated
Title:82-03: Radio Security: Communications Security
Date(s) of Materials:16
June 1961-18 March 1963, undated
Extent:12 digital pages
Series Name:
Series Number:08.
Collection:
Subject(s):
Digital Identifier:RFKAG-202-010
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Papers of Robert F. Kennedy. Attorney General Papers10 July
1961-3 May 1962
Papers of Robert F. Kennedy. Attorney General Papers1962: 17
April-2 August, undated
Papers of Robert F. Kennedy. Attorney General Papers2 May
1962-9 July 1963, undated
Papers of Robert F. Kennedy. Attorney General Papers1962: 17
May-6 November, undated
Papers of Robert F. Kennedy. Attorney General Papers20 June
1962
Papers of Robert F. Kennedy. Attorney General PapersJuly
1962: 2-6
Papers of Robert F. Kennedy. Attorney General Papers31
August 1962-24 April 1963
Papers of Robert F. Kennedy. Attorney General Papers1962: 4
September-20 November, undated
Displaying records 31 - 40 of 71
Papers of Robert F. Kennedy. Attorney General Papers5
September 1962-20 May 1963, undated
Papers of Robert F. Kennedy. Attorney General Papers1962: 6
September-December, undated
Papers of Robert F. Kennedy. Attorney General Papers25
September 1962, undated
Papers of Robert F. Kennedy. Attorney General Papers10
October 1962-21 January 1963
Title:6-6: Cuba
Date(s) of Materials:10 October 1962-21 January 1963
Extent:194 digital pages
Series Name:
Series Number:09.
Collection:
Contributor:
Place(s):
Digital Identifier:RFKAG-217-007
Papers of Robert F. Kennedy. Attorney General PapersOctober
1962: 16-20, undated
Papers of Robert F. Kennedy. Attorney General Papers17
October 1962-13 February 1963, undated
Papers of Robert F. Kennedy. Attorney General PapersOctober
1962: 21-22, undated
Papers of Robert F. Kennedy. Attorney General Papers23
October 1962, undated
Papers of Robert F. Kennedy. Attorney General Papers23
October 1962-30 April 1963
Papers of Robert F. Kennedy. Attorney General Papers1962: 23
October-28 November, undated
Displaying records 41 - 50 of 71
Papers of Robert F. Kennedy. Attorney General Papers October
1962: 23-29
Papers of Robert F. Kennedy. Attorney General Papers1962: 23
October-19 November
Title:6-10: Cuban Crisis, 1962: Federal Aviation Agency
Date(s) of Materials:1962: 23 October-19 November
Extent:5 digital pages
Series Name:
Series Number:09.
Collection:
Contributor:
Place(s):
Subject(s):
Organization(s):
Digital Identifier:RFKAG-219-003
Papers of Robert F. Kennedy. Attorney General Papers1962: 24
October-17 December
Papers of Robert F. Kennedy. Attorney General PapersOctober
1962: 25-27
Papers of Robert F. Kennedy. Attorney General PapersOctober
1962: 25-29
Papers of Robert F. Kennedy. Attorney General Papers1962: 25
October-19 November, undated
Papers of Robert F. Kennedy. Attorney General Papers25
October 1962, undated
Papers of Robert F. Kennedy. Attorney General PapersOctober
1962: 26-31, undated
Papers of Robert F. Kennedy. Attorney General PapersOctober
1962: 29-30
Papers of Robert F. Kennedy. Attorney General Papers1962: 30
October-5 November
Displaying records 51 - 60 of 71
Papers of Robert F. Kennedy. Attorney General Papers1962: 31
October-19 November
Papers of Robert F. Kennedy. Attorney General Papers1962: 2
November-10 December, undated
Papers of Robert F. Kennedy. Attorney General Papers6
November 1962-March 1963
Papers of Robert F. Kennedy. Attorney General Papers1962: 8
November-17 December
Papers of Robert F. Kennedy. Attorney General Papers18
November 1962-29 March 1963, undated
Title:6-2: Cuba NSC
(1 of 2 folders)
Date(s) of Materials:18 November 1962-29 March 1963, undated
Extent:156 digital pages
Series Name:
Series Number:09.
Collection:
Place(s):
Subject(s):
Organization(s):
Digital Identifier:RFKAG-214-022
Papers of Robert F. Kennedy. Attorney General Papers20
November 1962-3 May 1963
Title:71-4-16-26: Cuba 20
November 1962-3 May 1963
Date(s) of Materials:20 November 1962-3 May 1963
Extent:133 digital pages
Series Name:
Series Number:08.
Collection:
Contributor:
Place(s):
Subject(s):
Digital Identifier:RFKAG-202-006
Papers of Robert F. Kennedy. Attorney General Papers2
December 1962-17 August 1963
Papers of Robert F. Kennedy. Attorney General Papers31
December 1962-26 March 1963
Title:6-5-1 :
Cuba
Date(s) of Materials:31 December 1962-26 March 1963
Extent:126 digital pages
Series Name:
Series Number:09.
Collection:
Archival Creator:Kennedy, Robert F. (Robert Francis),
1925-1968
Place(s):
Subject(s):
Organization(s):
Digital Identifier:RFKAG-217-003
Papers of Robert F. Kennedy. Attorney General Papers1963: 4
January-8 February
Title:6-5-1 :
Cuba
Date(s) of Materials:1963: 4 January-8 February
Extent:271 digital pages
Series Name:
Series Number:09.
Collection:
Place(s):
Subject(s):
Organization(s):
Digital Identifier:RFKAG-217-004
Papers of Robert F. Kennedy. Attorney General Papers1963: 9
January-11 April, undated
Title:6-6: Cuba
Date(s) of Materials:1963: 9 January-11 April, undated
Extent:67 digital pages
Series Name:
Series Number:09.
Collection:
Place(s):
Subject(s):
Organization(s):
Digital Identifier:RFKAG-217-006
Displaying records 61 - 70 of 71
Papers of Robert F. Kennedy. Attorney General Papers5 February
1963
Papers of Robert F. Kennedy. Attorney General Papers1963: 14
February-11 March,
Undated
Papers of Robert F. Kennedy. Attorney General Papers29 March
1963, undated
Title:6-2-9 : Cuba 29 March 1963
Date(s) of Materials:29 March 1963 , undated
Extent:8 digital pages
Series Name:
Series Number:09.
Collection:
Archival Creator:Kennedy,
Robert F. (Robert Francis), 1925-1968
Place(s):
Subject(s):
Digital
Identifier:RFKAG-215-010
Papers of Robert F. Kennedy. Attorney General Papers1963: 11
April-23 August, undated
Title:6-11: Cuba Cuba
Date(s) of Materials:1963: 11 April-23 August, undated
Extent:88 digital pages
Series Name:
Series Number:09.
Collection:
Archival Creator:Kennedy, Robert F. (Robert Francis),
1925-1968
Contributor:
Place(s):
Subject(s):
Digital Identifier:RFKAG-219-004
Papers of Robert F. Kennedy. Attorney General PapersMay
1963: 1-29, undated
Title:6-3: Cuba CIA (2 of 3 folders)
Date(s) of Materials:May 1963: 1-29, undated
Extent:97 digital pages
Series Name:
Series Number:09.
Collection:
Archival Creator:Kennedy, Robert F. (Robert Francis),
1925-1968
Person(s):
Place(s):
Subject(s):
Organization(s):
Digital Identifier:RFKAG-216-002
Papers of Robert F. Kennedy. Attorney General Papers1963: 7
June-27 October
Papers of Robert F. Kennedy. Attorney General Papers7 June
1963-2 July 1964
Title:6-3: Cuba CIA
Date(s) of Materials:7
June 1963-2 July 1964
Extent:74 digital pages
Title:6-3: Cuba CIA (1 of 3 folders)
Date(s) of Materials:1963: 7 June-27 October
Extent:115 digital pages
Series Name:
Series Number:09.
Collection:
Archival Creator:Kennedy, Robert F. (Robert Francis),
1925-1968
Person(s):
Place(s):
Subject(s):
Organization(s):
Digital Identifier:RFKAG-216-001
Series Name:
Series Number:09.
Collection:
Archival Creator:Kennedy, Robert F. (Robert Francis),
1925-1968
Person(s):
Place(s):
Subject(s):
Organization(s):
Digital Identifier:RFKAG-216-004
Papers of Robert F. Kennedy. Attorney General Papers7 June
1963-29 June 1964, undated
Papers of Robert F. Kennedy. Attorney General Papers1963: 7
August-9 October
Papers of Robert F. Kennedy. Attorney General Papers1963: 16
October-18 December
Displaying records 71 - 71 of 71
Papers of Robert F. Kennedy. Attorney General Papers Undated
Title:6-1-2 :
Cuba
Date(s) of Materials:Undated
Extent:9 digital pages
Series Name:
Series Number:09.
Collection:
Archival Creator:Kennedy, Robert F. (Robert Francis),
1925-1968
Place(s):
Subject(s):
Digital Identifier:RFKAG-214-015
Series Description:
The materials in this series were removed
from the Department of Justice files after Robert Kennedy resigned as Attorney
General and were sent to the National Archives to be incorporated with his
other papers. This series contains correspondence, memos, and reports,
accumulated by Robert Kennedy in his capacity as both Attorney General and
Chief Assistant to President John F. Kennedy. Topics covered mainly include
foreign policy matters, and the Attorney General's working relationship with
other federal agencies such as the CIA ,
State Department, and Department of Defense. The materials are arranged based
on an internal filing system used within the Attorney General’s office. The
majority of this series remains closed.
Use Restriction Note:Some of the archival materials in this
collection may be subject to copyright or other intellectual property
restrictions. Users of these materials are advised to determine the copyright
status of any document from which they wish to publish.
Copyright Notice: Documents in this collection that were
prepared by officials of the United States United States
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