This collection of nearly 100 pages of top secret papers reveals the history surrounding the notorious operation northwoods. Operation northwoods was a separate proposal arising under the auspices of. Documents related to the former detention and interrogation. This document details the ciami5a overthrow of irans president, mohammad mosaddegh, on behalf of british petroleum bp. Posts about operation northwoods written by muertos. Operation northwoods was developed in secret and remained secret for thirtyfive years, being declassified in late 1997. The northwoods documents were created in 1962 and remained secret until they were declassified in 1997. Documents in these files illustrate how the cia and its predecessor agencies the strategic services unit and the central intelligence group, as well as the armys cic, went about investigating rumors about eichmanns whereabouts, mainly from hearsay and unsubstantiated assertions. Follow the links below to the declassified pentagon documents and an abc news article on operation northwoods. The declassification of records is an important part of the archival process. The northwoods expose was ready and waiting for the inevitable 911 skeptics to show up, seize upon the plan, and point the finger of suspicion at the pentagon. Apr 30, 2001 bamford himself writes that operation northwoods may be the most corrupt plan ever created by the u. Unlike those, however, most of the theories regarding operation northwoods turned out to be true. National archives releases 11,000 newly declassified.
These are pdf files and take awhile to download on dial up. Mar 05, 2020 provides online access to critical declassified records on issues including u. Operation northwoods documents by us government nook. During your research, you may come across withdrawal notices or forms that indicate a record is restricted and not available to the public. Operation northwoods was a proposed false flag operation against the cuban government that. Memorandum for general craig from chief of operations. Operation northwoods was a series of false flag proposals that originated within the united states government in 1962, but were rejected by the kennedy administration. Top 10 declassified documents that rocked the world. National archives releases 11,000 newly declassified documents relating to berlin, 19621986 press release tuesday, january 14, 2014 washington, dc. Dec 04, 2005 these are pdf files and take awhile to download on dial up. However, the northwoods britishisms show that another hand, not an american hand, was guiding those planes into the wtc towers, and that the operation northwoods documents are a. Operation northwoods was the outrageous plan for the us military to attack its own people and cities washington dc and miami as a false flag operation to frame cuba.
The operation northwoods document in pdf nederlandse boeken in pdf formaat format on the no longer. Because the northwoods scenario seemed to fit the facts of 911, many writers cited bamford and northwoods. The proposals called for the central intelligence agency cia, or other operatives, to commit perceived acts of terrorism in u. Full text of operation northwoods government false flag. Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so. Operation northwoods documents by us government nook book. Below you will find jpg images click each image to enlarge along with the northwoods documents in text form typed out from each page or if you want to print these pages or view in pdf format you can access the pdf file by clicking.
The cia is in the process of migrating more than 11 million pages of previously declassified documents to its public cia. But theres no word about space aliens being stored there. This collection of nearly 100 pages of declassified papers reveals the history surrounding the notorious operation northwoods. Military intervention in cuba was provided by the jcs to secretary of defense robert mcnamara on march. Operation northwoods was a plan by the highest us military authorities to create a series of incidents involving loss of american and cuban exile lives through the actions of phony cubans in order to persuade the us public to go to war against cuba. Special thanks to friend and fellow foia requester michael best for obtaining this document and notifying me about it. Military intervention in cuba codenamed northwoods. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other users, upload videos and photos in your own photo album and access many other special features. Operation northwoods government false flag terror wikipedia j i mm ri km m. This lengthy document, declassified from jcs central files in 1997, contains a number of smaller memos and documents related to operation northwoods, arranged in reverse chronological order. Kennedy, to whom it was presented, was aghast at the suggestion and rejected it out of hand.
The predecessor of nsa, the armed forces security agency afsa, was established within the department of defense, under the command of the joint chiefs of staff, on may 20, 1949. You can read them in full visit the link above, and once on the site click on the yellow search button near the top of the left column. Nov 30, 2011 operation northwoods document collection 1. Declassified documents revealed that the us only used emergency radio frequencies but not air traffic control frequencies, and also that the navy cruiser registered the plane was climbing at the time, not descending as an attacking plane would be. He graciously created the searchable pdf for the black vault. Jfk assassination records 2018 additional documents release. This is why were going to take a look at 6 facts about operation northwoods conspiracy theory. Provides online access to critical declassified records on issues including u. The proposals called for the central intelligence agency cia, or other operatives. March, 1962, available at the national security archive website in pdf format at the. Justification for us military intervention in cuba documents below is the complete text from the freedom of information actreleased us government document detailing the pentagon plan to murder innocent civilians and blame the cuban government as a pretext to invade cuba. Edward lansdale, the document listed methods, and outlined. Declassified documents 8th army psychological warfare in the korean war 14 september 1951. Status message you are currently viewing our site as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions, videos and photo galleries.
Full text of operation northwoods government false flag terror. Declassified cia and fbi documents jfk assassination. Justification for us military intervention in cuba documents. The proposals called for the central intelligence agency cia or other u. The operation northwoods document in pdf format on the website of the.
Operation northwoods refers to a declassified document that originates from the joint chiefs of staff within the kennedy administration. Operation northwoods declassified cia documents free download as pdf file. The plan called for central intelligence agency cia or other operatives to commit genuine acts. Many who have swallowed the official line on 911 cannot even entertain this notion that the us government would kill its own people in this way. Aug 15, 2016 most archival records held by nara are available to the public for research and are either unclassified or declassified. Operation northwoods was a proposed operation against the cuban government. Mack whites comicbook style presentation on operation northwoods. Meeting with theattorney general of the united states concerning. Bamford himself writes that operation northwoods may be the most corrupt plan ever. Operation northwoods declassified government information. Below is the complete text from the freedom of information actreleased us government document detailing the pentagon plan to murder innocent civilians and blame the cuban government as a pretext to invade cuba.
Pentagon proposed pretexts for cuba invasion in 1962. Jun 10, 2010 as the reader will see, operation northwoods is an example of a historical precedent where the us government demonstrated intent to kill american citizens in pursuit of its geopolitical goals. While it does not include all the resources in the digital national security archive listed above, the electronic briefing books are comprehensive. Operation northwoods, or northwoods, was a 1962 plan to generate u. Operation northwoods joint chiefs of staff, usa by andy petit, 41500. This is a great one for all those who think that the government would never hurt its own citizens. The united states plan to attack its own population and bases in the 1960s to blame it on cuba. Operation northwoods was a plan by the highest us military authorities to create a series of incidents involving loss of american and cuban exile lives through the actions of phony cubans in. The twoway a newly declassified document even includes a map. Muckrock is a collaborative news site that gives you the tools to hold the government accountable. Department of defense dod and the joint chiefs of staff jcs of the united states government in 1962.
Following that, its contents were publicized in increments. Operation northwoods declassified free download as pdf file. I thought the release of the northwoods revelations were indeed a timely coincidence. Getting started guide to federal records declassified records where to.
The northwoods plan called for us military and intelligence agents to carry out a series of false flag attacks, including terrorist attacks in us cities. First coming to light in the year 2000 through a freedom of information act request, key excerpts from the operation northwoods documents are provided below these links. Jun 19, 2014 cia declassified operation ajax document pdf file. The links below are in forward chronological order the two bolded ones contain the amazing proposals which have generated the most interest in operation. This document details the ciami5a overthrow of irans president, mohammad mosaddegh, on behalf of britis slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. The plan called for central intelligence agency cia or other operatives to commit genuine acts of terrorism in u. Operation northwoods was a plan circulated in the u.
Cia to put millions of declassified documents online fcw. In retrospect, northwoods seemed like an eery premonition. National declassification center and central intelligence agency to host symposium on berlin at the national archives on january 14, 2014. Contentsintroduction by tom secker 4conclusions, cia clandestine services history, record of paramilitary actionagainst the castro government of cuba, 5th may 1961 10national security action memos 55, 56 and 57, 28th june 1961 14memorandum for the director of central intelligence, re. Northwoods pdf operation northwoods was a proposed operation against the cuban government. Jcs record case, code name northwoods, containing jcs papers related to jcs. This is a request under the freedom of information act. It is used by conspiracy theorists as evidence that the attacks of september 11th were an inside job, and in some cases other attacks such as the oklahoma city bombing.
Declassified cia documents detailing the plan for operation northwoods, developed by the joint chiefs of staff. Investigating the terror operation northwoods document. Operation northwoods was a proposed false flag operation against the cuban government that originated within the u. The northwoods document was published online in a more complete form i. It was the 911 blueprint for its time and detailed a series of real and staged terrorist attacks both in the u. Bamford himself writes that operation northwoods may be the most corrupt plan ever created by the u. By the editor 181 pages of classified us government documents relating to operation northwoods have been released and can be found on the website of the us national archives and records administration. Chairman, joint chiefs of staff, justification for us military intervention in cuba includes cover memoranda, march, 1962, top secret, 15 pp. Declassified documents pertaining to the us military operation, northwoods. You will then see the first of 181 pages available, though the first page does not mention operation northwoods. Northwoods operation pdf operation northwoods, or northwoods, was a 1962 plan to generate u. What conspiracy theorists forget is that this document, and the scenario it suggests, was so outlandish and outrageous that president john f.
The most revealing 15 pages of operations northwoods documents begin on page 129 and continue to 143. The operation northwoods document in pdf format on the website of the independent, nongovernmental research. Operation northwoods, which had the written approval of the chairman and every member of the joint chiefs of staff, called for innocent people to be shot on american streets. Declassified cia and fbi documents jfk assassination debate.
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