Cuban Democratic Revolutionary Front
The Cuban Democratic Revolutionary Front was absorbed by the Cuban Revolutionary Council, and Arcacha moved the office to 544 Camp Street for several months
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October
Cuban Democratic Revolutionary Front
The Cuban Democratic Revolutionary Front was absorbed by the Cuban Revolutionary Council, and Arcacha moved the office to 544 Camp Street for several months
Cuban Revolutionary Council (CRC)
The Cuban Democratic Revolutionary Front was absorbed by the Cuban Revolutionary Council, and Arcacha moved the office to 544 Camp Street for several months
Farm Gate
B-26s & SC-47s are redesignated as "reconnaissance bombers"
November
Operation Mongoose Development Authorised
Kennedy authorises development of a new covert programme against Castro.
DCI Swearing-In
Chief Justice Earl Warren administered McCone's oath as Director of Central Intelligence in the White House Cabinet Room.
Director of Central Intelligence
McCone was sworn in as Director of Central Intelligence and became the fourth Director of the Central Intelligence Agency.
Cuban Missile Crisis
President Kennedy authorized Operation Mongoose, a covert programme directed against Fidel Castro's government.
Adviser Expansion
Increases the number of US advisers sent to South Vietnam
CIA Deputy Director Departure
Cabell leaves his CIA deputy-director post following the Bay of Pigs failure and the administration's leadership changes.
CIA Leadership Departure after Bay of Pigs
Dulles leaves the CIA after the Bay of Pigs failure and the administration's subsequent review of Agency leadership.
CIA Leadership Reorganised after Invasion
Kennedy changes senior CIA leadership after the Bay of Pigs inquiry and reassessment of covert operations.
CIA Operations Leadership Departure
Bissell leaves senior CIA operational leadership after criticism of the planning and execution of the Bay of Pigs invasion.
Gold Pool Reserve Coordination
Dillon coordinates United States participation in pooled official gold sales intended to defend the Bretton Woods dollar-gold price in the London market.
London Gold Pool
The United States joins seven European central banks in the London Gold Pool to keep the market gold price close to the official 35-dollar parity.
Post-Invasion Cuba Program Assigned
Lansdale is given a leading role in the new covert Cuba programme developed after the Bay of Pigs failure.
December
CIA Organization Working Group
McCone established a working group led by Inspector General Lyman Kirkpatrick to examine CIA organization and the case for a separate scientific directorate.
Mobilization
US helicopters arrive at docks in South Vietnam along with 400 US personnel
Farm Gate
Farm Gate aircraft are authorized to fly combat missions
McCloy-Zorin Accords
The United Nations General Assembly adopts the McCloy-Zorin Accords
McCloy-Zorin Accords
The United Nations General Assembly adopts the McCloy-Zorin Accords
Nuclear Power
The United Nations General Assembly adopts the McCloy-Zorin Accords
United Nations
The United Nations General Assembly adopts the McCloy-Zorin Accords
Soviet Exit Visa Approval
On December 25, 1961, Marina was informed that Soviet exit visas would be granted to her and Oswald.
Aid to Vietnam
300 US helicopter pilots in "Eagle Flight" units arrive in Vietnam
Senator John Tower Assistance Letter
Lee wrote Senator John Tower seeking help because Soviet authorities had not yet allowed him and Marina to leave.
Other events (month unknown)
Taylor Mission
Leads a fact-finding mission to South Vietnam for President Kennedy
Taylor-Rostow Report
Co-authors recommendations for greater US support to South Vietnam
Taylor-Rostow Report
Co-authors recommendations for increased US support to South Vietnam
Vietnam Adviser Increase
Increases the number of US military advisers in South Vietnam
544 Camp Street CRC Office
The Cuban Revolutionary Council delegation headed by Arcacha Smith operated for a period from offices associated with 544 Camp Street.
Academy Award
Winner of the best male actor for "Elmer Gantry"
Adviser
Appointed military adviser to President Kennedy & later to President Johnson
Adviser
Appointed military adviser to President Kennedy & later to President Johnson
Aid to Laos
Commits $20 billion to the "sister republics" in aid to Latin America over 10 yrs
Aid to Latin America
Commits $20 billion to the "sister republics" in aid to Latin America over 10 yrs
Ambassador
Appointed Ambassador of South Vietnam
Ambassador
Appointed Ambassador of South Vietnam
Ambassador of Yugoslavia
Appointed Ambassador of Yugoslavia
Anti-Castro Activities
The HSCA developed information that Ferrie, Guy Banister and Sergio Arcacha Smith were working together in New Orleans on anti-Castro activities during 1961.
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