DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN:

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP85G00105R000100140004-5
• Release Decision: RIFPUB
• Original Classification: K
• Document Page Count: 1
• Document Creation Date: November 11, 2016
• Document Release Date: July 17, 1998
• Sequence Number: 4
• Publication Date: January 9, 1963
• Content Type: LETTER

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January 9, 1963
I wish to express to you, the members of the United
States Intelligence Board, and to the individual members of
the intelligence agencies my deep and sincere appreciation
for your outstanding service to our Nation -- and the Free
World -- during the recent international crisis.
In the course of the past few months I have had occasion
to again observe the extraordinary accomplishments of our
intelligence community, and I have been singularly impressed
with the overall professional excellence, selfless devotion to
duty, resourcefulness and initiative manifested in the work of
this group. The fact that we had timely and accurate informa-
tion, skillfully analyzed and clearly presented, to guide us in
our judgments during this crisis is, I believe, the greatest
tribute to the effectiveness of these individuals and agencies.
The magnitude of their contribution can be measured, in part,
by the fact that the peace was sustained during a most critical
time.
It is, of course, a great source of strength to me to
know that we have such dedicated and skilled men and women
in the service of our Nation in these times of peril. Although
I cannot personally commend each member of the intelligence
community for their individual efforts, I would like you to
convey to them, through the members of the United States
Intelligence Board, my personal word of commendation, my
deep admiration for their achievements, and the appreciation
of a grateful Nation.
The Honorable John A. McCone
Chairman, United States Intelligence Board
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