Bush Presidential Files on Cuba

The materials in FOIA 2005-0995-F are a selective, not necessarily all inclusive, body of documents responsive to the topic of the FOIA. Researchers should consult the archivist about related materials. The White House Office of Records Management (WHORM) Alphabetical Files contain correspondence from the general public and replies from the White House and other executive branch agencies. Subjects include requests for help in obtaining visas for family members, immigration policy and procedures, the United States' policies toward Cuba, particularly the embargo, and other matters. There is some incidentally processed material from people from the towns of Cuba, Missouri and Cuba City, Wisconsin. The White House Office of Records Management (WHORM) Subject Files include correspondence, memoranda, and newspaper clippings. Included are correspondence from members of Congress, Cuban interest groups, and the public and replies from executive branch officials concerning the United States' policy toward Cuba, including the embargo, TV Marti, and immigration issues, the relationship between the Soviet Union and Cuba, Haitian refugees, Orlando Bosch, and other subjects. Memoranda between National Security Council (NSC) staff and President Bush discuss the Angola/Namibia accords and implementing new trade regulations; memoranda between NSC and White House staff discuss Presidential speeches and statements regarding Cuba, Cardinal Law's requests, and the administration's position on legislation concerning Cuba, among other topics. The Staff and Office Files contain memoranda, correspondence, printed material, cables, legislation, speeches, press releases, and newspaper clippings maintained by individual staff members and offices. A large amount of material responsive to this FOIA is contained in the files of the National Security Council (NSC). Although these files are listed, it should be noted that a significant number of these documents are security classified and have been closed under the restrictions of the Freedom of Information Act. Topics include TV and Radio Marti, the embargo against Cuba, immigration policy, human rights issues in Cuba, legislation, and other matters regarding Cuba. Particularly notable series include the Charles A. Gillespie, Jr. Files, the Latin American Affairs Directorate Files, and the William T. Pryce Files. Read less