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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-295-015
This folder contains memoranda concerning a proposed civil defense bill.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-295-014
This folder contains a memorandum and a report by the President’s Science Advisory Committee Panel on Civil Defense concerning civil defense, nuclear war, and fall shelters.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-295-013
This folder contains correspondence, memoranda, and a draft of a Fireside Chat given by President John F. Kennedy concerning civil defense, nuclear war, and the Office of Civil Defense.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-295-012
This folder contains memoranda and correspondence concerning civil defense and a pamphlet prepared by the Atomic Energy Commission for the Department of Defense entitled, “Fallout Protection – What to Know About Nuclear Attack – What to Do About It.”
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-295-011
This folder contains memoranda and an address delivered by Gerard Piel entitled, “The Illusion of Civil Defense,” concerning civil defense, fallout shelters, and what to expect in the event of a nuclear war.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-295-010
This folder contains memoranda and a draft of a booklet concerning civil defense, fallout shelters, and what to expect in the event of a nuclear war.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-295-009
This folder contains press releases and memoranda concerning civil defense and New York State legislation regarding preparations for nuclear fallout.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-295-008
This folder contains memoranda concerning civil defense and establishing a fallout shelter program for civilians.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-295-007
This folder contains memoranda concerning civil defense, a fallout shelter program, and a pamphlet prepared by the Atomic Energy Commission for the Department of Defense entitled, “Fallout Protection – What to Know About Nuclear Attack – What to Do About It.”
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-295-006
This folder contains a press release and memoranda concerning civil defense, establishing a fallout shelter program for civilians, and the Office of Civil Defense (OCD).
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-295-005
This folder contains memoranda concerning civil defense and the reorganization of the Office of Civil and Defense Mobilization (OCDM).
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-295-004
This folder contains memoranda concerning civil defense, and the reorganization and renaming of the Office of Civil and Defense Mobilization (OCDM) to the “Office of Emergency Planning.”
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-295-003
This folder contains memoranda concerning civil defense and establishing a fallout shelter program for civilians.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-295-002
This folder contains memoranda concerning civil defense, establishing a fallout shelter program for civilians, and background information about the Office of Civil and Defense Mobilization (OCDM).
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-295-001
This folder contains memoranda concerning civil defense, establishing a fallout shelter program for civilians, and background information about the Office of Civil and Defense Mobilization (OCDM).
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-333-019
This file contains memoranda regarding civil defense and disaster planning for the Executive Branch, including relocation sites, transportation, and fallout shelters. Also included is a work program for the Office of Emergency Planning (OEP) and a memorandum discussing the transfer of responsibility for continental defense functions from the Office of Civil and Defense Mobilization (OCDM) to the Department of Defense. The materials precede National Security Action Memoranda number 127 (NSAM 127) titled, “Emergency Planning for Continuity of Government .”
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-333-018
This file contains copies of National Security Action Memoranda number 126 (NSAM 126) titled, “Review of Principles and Policies Guiding the Stockpiling of Strategic Materials,” to Edward McDermott, Acting Director of the Office of Emergency Planning, from President John F. Kennedy. Also included is a report on policies and guidelines for the stockpiling of materials and memoranda from various agencies regarding the report.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-335-021
This file contains copies of National Security Action Memoranda number 142 (NSAM 142) to Director of the Office of Emergency Planning Edward McDermott and Director of the Bureau of the Budget David Bell from President John F. Kennedy discussing NSAM 126 and requesting a report on the barter program. Also included is the report by the Executive Committee on Stockpiling titled, “The Barter Program.”
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-275-004
This folder contains memoranda regarding the Department of Defense budget for FY 1964 and principal issues, including civil defense incentives and strategic retaliatory forces ballistic missile defense programs.