Stateless Identity Document
Soviet authorities issued Oswald an identity document for stateless persons on January 4, 1960, and assigned him to live in Minsk.
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January
Soviet Red Cross Grant
A Soviet agency described as the Red Cross gave Lee 5,000 rubles before his relocation from Moscow to Minsk.
Minsk Arrival
Oswald arrived in Minsk on January 7, 1960, where Soviet officials arranged accommodation and employment.
Belorussian Factory Employment
Oswald began work at the Belorussian Radio and Television Factory on January 13, 1960, as a metal worker.
Western Hemisphere Branch Four Established
Dulles establishes a specialised CIA branch to organise covert operations against Castro.
Western Hemisphere Branch Four Organised
King oversees creation of a specialised CIA branch for covert operations against Castro.
Nuclear Power
A B-52 bomber carrying two 24 megaton bombs crashes, one of the bombs, five of six interlocking safety devices fail, and a single switch prevents detonation, the explosion would have been 1,800 times more powerful than Hiroshima
February
Operation Amigo Begins
Begins a South American goodwill mission known as Operation Amigo, visiting Brazil, Argentina, Chile and Uruguay.
Cuban Political Screening Initiated
King's division begins screening Cuban political figures for a future exile front and covert political programme.
Miami Covert Facilities Reconnaissance
King's division surveys Miami for covert offices, safehouses and recruiting facilities for anti-Castro operations.
March
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
Approves CIA training and equipment for Cuban exiles against Castro.
Covert Action Planning Approved
Herter participates as the administration authorises covert action planning against Castro.
Covert Action Programme Approved
Eisenhower approves a covert programme supporting Cuban opposition to Castro.
Covert Action Programme Authorised
Eisenhower authorises the CIA programme to organise, train and equip Cuban opponents of Castro.
Cuban Project Direction
Bissell receives responsibility for developing the CIA operation authorised by Eisenhower.
Project Organisation Begins
Esterline begins organising personnel, facilities and operational planning for the Cuban project.
G. Wray Gill Agreement
Ferrie later stated that attorney G. Wray Gill agreed to represent him in his Eastern Airlines dismissal dispute in exchange for Ferrie's investigative work on other cases.
April
Cuban Exile Liaison Work
Droller recruits and maintains contact with anti-Castro exile organisations.
Cuban Exile Recruitment
Hunt helps recruit Cuban exiles for political and paramilitary preparation.
Cuban Exile Recruitment Begins
Dulles oversees CIA recruitment of anti-Castro Cuban exiles in Florida.
Exile Organisations Contacted
Droller establishes contacts with anti-Castro organisations considered for CIA support.
Exile Recruitment Organised
Hunt helps organise recruitment of Cuban exiles for the covert programme.
May
Civil Rights Act of 1960 Signed
Signs the Civil Rights Act of 1960, strengthening federal protection of voting records and enforcement procedures.
Conference of Paris
Before the Summit Khruschev demands Eisenhower stop U-2 spying over Russia, he refuses
Conference of Paris
Khruschev demands Eisenhower stop U-2 spying over Russia, he refuses
Khruschev demands Eisenhower stop U-2 spying over Russia, he refuses
Khruschev demands Eisenhower stop U-2 spying over Russia, he refuses
Conference of Paris
Attends the Allied Summit in Paris
Cuban Broadcast Facilities Assessment
After visiting Cuba, Hunt recommended disabling major radio and television transmitters around the time of an invasion to hinder government mobilization.
Undercover Visit to Cuba
Hunt made an undercover visit to Cuba to assess political conditions, public attitudes, and communications facilities before reporting to CIA superiors.
June
Only the Lonely
Roy Orbison releases "Only the Lonely"
Far East Presidential Tour Begins
Begins a Far East trip covering the Philippines, Taiwan and Korea after the planned Japan visit becomes untenable.
Philippines State Visit
Begins a state visit to the Philippines during his final year in office.
Minsk Hunting License
Lee obtained a Soviet hunting license on June 18, 1960, while living and working in Minsk.
Korea Presidential Visit
Visits South Korea during the Far East tour and meets leaders and American personnel.
Soviet Test Detection Assessment
McCone stated that there was no technical evidence of secret Soviet testing during the moratorium, while warning that small underground tests could escape detection.
Nuclear Testing Policy Discussion
McCone discussed the status of the test moratorium with President Eisenhower and reviewed technical questions with the Joint Committee on Atomic Energy.
Air Operations Planned
Beerli supervises aircrew preparation and aviation planning.
CIA Planning Supervised
Bissell supervises the officers developing the exile invasion operation.
Cuban Project Managed
Esterline manages the CIA project responsible for preparing the invasion force.
Guatemala Air Training Prepared
Beerli helps organise aviation training facilities for exile B-26 crews.
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