Mr. Allen — National Security Council’s “NSC-68”

Table of Contents Terms of Reference I. Background of the Present Crisis II. Fundamental Purpose of the United States III. Fundamental Design of the Kremlin IV. The Underlying Conflict in the Realm of Ideas and Values between the U.S. Purpose and the Kremlin Design V. Soviet Intentions and Capabilities VI. U.S. Intentions and Capabilities--Actual and Potential VII. Present Risks VIII. Atomic Armaments IX. Possible Courses of Action Conclusions and Recommendations