EMPLOYMENT OF THE DOCTRINE OF 'EXECUTIVE PRIVILEGE'

Document Type:

CREST [1]

Collection:

General CIA Records [2]

Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST):

CIA-RDP64B00346R000100250008-0

Release Decision:

RIPPUB

Original Classification:

K

Document Page Count:

2

Document Creation Date:

December 15, 2016

Document Release Date:

March 2, 2004

Sequence Number:

8

Case Number:

Publication Date:

March 12, 1962

Content Type:

MEMO

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Approved For Release 2004/03/18 : CIA-RDP64B00346R000100250008-0 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON March 12, 1962 MEMORANDUM TOTHE HEADS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES SUBJECT: Employment of the Doctrine of "Executive Privilege" Attached is a copy of the President's recent letter to Congressman John Moss bearing on the subject of executive privilege. I would especially direct your attention to the sentence in the final paragraph which states: "Executive privilege can be invoked only by the President and will not be used without specific Presidential approval. " Timothy J. Reardon, Jr. Special Assistant to the President Approved For Release 2004/03/18 : CIA-RDP64B00346R000100250008-0 Approved For Release 2004/03/18 : CIA-RDP64B00346R000100250008-0 TRANSMITTAL SLIP DAT19 March 1962 TO: OGC ATTN: Mr. Houston ROOM NO. BUILDING REMARKS: FROM: Ep/DCI F cm ROOM NO. BUILDING EXTENSION 1 FEB 55 241 REPLACES FORM 36-8 WHICH MAY BE USED. Approved For Release 2004/03/18 : CIA-RDP64B00346R000100250008-0