Existing comment:
Memo from Tazewell Shepard, the President's Naval Aide, regarding the "White House Emergency Plan," October 1962:
The White House Emergency Plan provided for the continuity of government operations in the event of an attack or natural disaster. Should evacuation of the White House become necessary, President Kennedy had selected key officials who were to be relocated with him and remain with him during the crisis.
Those officials selected to stay with the President received a memo, an instruction card, and a vehicle pass to help them to "relocate with the President." This memo and the vehicle pass were sent to Dave Powers, Special Assistant to the President and one of his closest friends. |