</s>77-HQ-5387 Vol.1 Seri.com 20 4905-450 FBI - CENTRAL RECORDS CENTER HQ - HEADQUARTERS DO NOT DESTROY Class/Case # Sub Vol. Serial # 007/5137 1 1 OPEN PENDING LITIGATION 7/1/4/659432 RPP0060X9K 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

**Key Individuals:**

* J. Edgar Hoover
* Robert Kennedy
* Thomas McAndrews
* Edwin L. Weisl
* Roy Cohn
* Senator Edward Long
* Mr. Tolson
* Mr. Polson
* C.D. DeLoach

**Dates and Locations:**

* September 3, 1964 (letter from Attorney General Robert Kennedy to Director J. Edgar Hoover)
* March 23, 1965 (teletype message from the Denver FBI office to the Bureau regarding a threat to kill Senator Robert F. Kennedy)
* April 9, 1965 (letter from Edwin L. Weisl to Simpson Thacher & Bartlett discussing a meeting with Roy Cohn and his son)
* December 20, 1965 (memo from Mr. Tolson to Mr. Polson regarding the installation of wiretaps and microphones in the homes of various individuals)
* August 17, 1961 (FBI memorandum shown to Attorney General Robert Kennedy)

**Significant Events:**

* The FBI installed wiretaps and microphones in the homes of various individuals, including Senator Edward Long and Robert Kennedy.
* A threat was made against Senator Robert F. Kennedy on March 23, 1965.
* A meeting took place between Roy Cohn and his son, discussed at a luncheon meeting where the subject of Bobby Kennedy was mentioned.

**Evidence, Testimony, or Findings:**

* The FBI had installed wiretaps and microphones in the homes of various individuals, including Senator Edward Long and Robert Kennedy.
* Attorney General Robert Kennedy approved the use of wiretaps and microphones in organized crime investigations.
* The Director of the FBI, J. Edgar Hoover, was informed about the use of wiretaps and microphones, but claimed he did not know anything about it.

**Connections to JFK, the Assassination, or Related Investigations:**

* None mentioned directly in this summary content.

**Other Relevant Information:**

* The FBI had never engaged in uncontrolled electronic devices.
* Administrative controls were in effect on the usage of two-way mirrors on surveillance trucks, scopes (telescopes) lenses, and other devices.
* Senator Edward Long was impressed with the well-disciplined control the Director has over all of their publicly used devices.

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