1962 JFK files reveal that US Atty Gen discussed False Flag attack to provoke War
" The U.S. government considered manufacturing or obtaining Soviet aircraft in order to launch an attack on American or friendly bases that could then provide an excuse for war, according to newly released documents "
March 22, 1962. A meeting was held by the “Special Group (Augmented),” included Attorney General Robert Kennedy, CIA Director John McCone, National Security Advisor McGeorge Bundy and chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Lyman Lemnitzer. Also attending non-members: President Kennedy and Secretary of State Dean Rusk.
“the question raised by the attorney general on the possibility of U.S. manufacture or acquisition of Soviet aircraft.”
Reasons for obtaining or manufacturing the aircraft:
"There is a possibility that such aircraft could be used in a deception operation designed to confuse enemy planes in the air, to launch a surprise attack against enemy installations or in a provocation operation in which Soviet aircraft would appear to attack U.S. or friendly installations in order to provide an excuse for U.S. intervention. " source
According to another source:
CIA contemplated developing a “Communist Cuban terror campaign.”
“We could develop a Communist Cuban terror campaign in the Miami area, in other Florida cities and even in Washington. The terror campaign could be pointed at Cuban refugees seeking haven in the United States,” an April 1962 report sent by Gen. Edward Landsdale to Gen. Maxwell Taylor said. “Exploding a few plastic bombs in carefully chosen spots, the arrest of a Cuban agent and the release of prepared documents substantiating Cuban involvement also would be helpful in projecting the idea of an irresponsible government.”