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Title:
Memo from CIA Director William F. Raborn, Jr. to President Johnson
Date of Creation:
May 8, 1965
Date of Declassification:
January 3, 1986
Type of Document:
Memorandum
Level of Classification:
TOP SECRET
Status of Copy:
ORIGINAL
Pagination, Illustration:
4 p.
Abstract:
Memo from CIA Director William F. Raborn, Jr., to President Johnson, agreeing with former CIA Director John A. McCone's argument that the courses of action recommended by Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara are not likely to achieve US present objectives.
Declassified Documents Reference System Location:
1986-002529