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1. January 29, 1964. SAC, New York to Director. Airtel 2. February 5, 1964. New York 3. February 10, 1964 4. March 3, 1964. SAC, Miami to Director. Airtel 5. March 9, 1964. New York 6. March 12, 1964. SAC, Phoenix to Director. Airtel 7. March 11, 1964. New York 8. March 13, 1964. New York 9. March 27, 1964. Chicago 10. April 3, 1964. Boston 11. April 14, 1964. New York to Director. Teletype 12. April 15, 1964. New York |
Section 10 outlines Malcolm’s 1964 activities until his trip to Africa in April. Early in 1964, the division between Malcolm and Elijah continued to widen. In January, Malcolm spent some time in Florida with Cassius Clay, as Clay prepared to meet Sonny Liston for the heavyweight boxing championship. Although he had been silenced, Malcolm still served as spiritual advisor to the victorious Clay, who soon changed his name to Muhammad Ali. Malcolm also valued his friendship during the difficult period of his suspension, as he reflects in his autobiography.
Cassius Clay and I are not together today. But I always must be grateful to him at just this time, when he was in Miami training to fight Sonny Liston, Cassius invited me, Betty, and the children to come there as his guests—as a sixth anniversary present to Betty and me. (p.303)
On March 8, Malcolm declared his break with the NOI and his desire to form his own “politically oriented black nationalist party.” The FBI had already received information that he was planning to leave the NOI, predicated on an informant’s belief that Malcolm might oppose the NOI leadership of Elijah Muhammad with Clay’s support.
Ali remained loyal to Elijah Muhammad, who harshly criticized Malcolm’s creation of the Muslim Mosque, Inc. (MMI). Elijah Muhammad predicted that Malcolm “would not be successful and he will come running back and ask to be forgiven.” The report notes that the NOI soon began eviction procedures to reclaim Malcolm’s house in East Elmhurst, Queens, and Elijah warned Malcolm to stop interfering with NOI affairs. Amidst the mounting activity, tension, and threats, Malcolm journeyed to Africa and Asia, where he made his pilgrimage to Mecca. In his autobiography, Malcolm reported:
I left New York quietly (little realizing that I was going to return noisily). Few people were told I was leaving at all. I didn’t want some State Department or other roadblocks put in my way at the last minute. Only my wife, Betty, and my three girls and a few close associates came with me to Kennedy International Airport, (p.320)
FBI
Date: 1/29/64
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DIRECTOR, FBI (100-399321) |
For the information of Miami, local NYC newspapers have recently carried stories which indicate that subject has spent a week in Miami, Florida, vacationing with his wife BETTY, and their three young daughters. According to the articles, subject and his family were the guests of heavyweight contender CASSIUS CLAY while in Miami.
CLAY and subject returned together by plane to NYC on 1/21/64. That same evening, CLAY was the guest of honor and speaker at a Dinner Social sponsored by the FOI and MGT of Mosque No. 7, NYC, held in Rockland Palace, 8th Avenue and 155th St., NYC. Subject did not attend the affair, and CLAY reportedly returned to Miami the following day. In a newspaper interview CLAY advised that his managers did not know that he was making this trip to NYC, and they were quite upset about it.
On 12/4/63, subject was temporarily suspended by NOI leader ELIJAH MUHAMMAD for remarks subject made in NYC on 12/1/63, relative to the assassination of former President KENNEDY. Since then subject has been forbidden to speak in public and has not outwardly engaged in any NOI activity, although he is still considered the Minister of Mosque No. 7. He has spent his time relaxing in his Queens home and working on a book about the NOI. [BUREAU DELETION] in New York did not know of his trip to Miami.
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date 2/5/64
Malcolm Little advised he is generally known as Malcolm X and resides at 23-11 97th Street, Queens, New York City. He stated that until sometime in December, 1963, he was the Minister in charge of the Nation of Islam (NOI) Mosque in New York City. In December, 1963, he was suspended by ELIJAH MUHAMMAD from his duties. He would not say the reason for his suspension or its duration. He stated that any comment on this would have to come from ELIJAH MUHAMMAD.
He stated that his suspension from duties caused him to reappraise his loyalty to the NOI and ELIJAH MUHAMMAD. He stated that because of his suspension, he is now more firmly devoted to ELIJAH MUHAMMAD than ever. He pointed out that his suspension proves that the rules of the NOI apply to everyone equally. He stated he is in no way bitter towards ELIJAH MUHAMMAD and that anything that might have caused his suspension was entirely his own fault and he could blame no one else.
He stated that the NOI cooperates with the United States government more than any other Negro organization in that the NOI stops members from smoking, drinking, and committing crimes and many other things which result in a benefit to the United States government but which the government is unable or unwilling to do itself. Because of this, the NOI is the only group that really benefits the Negroes. He pointed out that other Negro groups do not have a program which will benefit the Negro and eventually the Negro will realize this. He stated that when the Negro realizes that the government, white people and so-called Negro leaders are not really helping the Negro or obtaining for the Negro the things which he wants or should have, then the Negro will start helping himself to these things. He did not care to explain this except by stating that at that time there could be a great deal of trouble.
He stated that the so-called Negro leaders are incompetent to lead the Negroes and stated that BAYARD RUSTIN, who was a leader of the one-day school boycott in New York City on February 3, 1964, is nothing but a homosexual. He furnished no other information on either RUSTIN or any other person he considered a Negro leader. He reiterated that he is cooperating with the government in view of the principles of the NOI but to suggest any other means of cooperation was an insult to his intelligence. He stated the teachings of the NOI are public and are well known to the Government. He stated he had no information concerning membership of the NOI, either as to numbers or names and even if he did have such information, he was not disposed to furnish it to the government.
He stated that he would have no objection to being contacted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation regarding demonstrations or other public affairs contemplated by the NOI. He stated he realized that in the past the NOI has been blamed for a number of incidents with which they were, in fact, not involved. He stated he would be most willing to be contacted in order to clear up any such possible misunderstanding.
23-11 97th Street
On 2/4/64 at Queens, New York City File # NY 105-8999
by SAS [BUREAU DELETION] and [BUREAU DELETION]
Date dictated 2/5/64
February 10, 1964
The Rift Widens Between Elijah Muhammad
and his Principal Lieutenant Malcolm X Little
The rift between Elijah Muhammad, self-proclaimed Messenger of Allah and the leader of the fanatical Black Muslim hate group, and his erstwhile Lieutenant Malcolm X Little appears to be widening. Little was silenced officially and publicly by Muhammad a short while after President Kennedy’s assassination inasmuch as Little had made stupid and ill-timed remarks to the effect that President Kennedy’s death gave him pleasure.
Little has not taken this disciplinary action gracefully and he has attempted to develop sympathy and backing for his position among other leaders of the Black Muslims in various sections of the country. He evidently feels that Elijah Muhammad is in his declining years and that he is slipping. It is no secret that Little would not hesitate one moment to take over the leadership of the Nation of Islam (NOI) and incidentally begin living in the regal style which Elijah Muhammad enjoys. While Muhammad may be getting older, he is far from ready to hand over the reins of the NOI and all the affluent service benefits that go with it to Little. Muhammad is reportedly fuming at the temerity Little has exhibited in questioning the “Messenger’s” judgment and it would not surprise anyone at all familiar with the works of the NOI to see Little summarily expelled from this organization if he continues to buck the orders and wishes of Elijah Muhammad.
FBI
Date: 3/3/64
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DIRECTOR, FBI (100-399321) |
[BUREAU DELETION] of the recent publicity given the NOI in the Miami area in connection with the “LISTON-CLAY fight” [BUREAU DELETION], He said the Hampton House is the logical gathering place in Miami for any visiting NOI official or other prominent Negroes. [BUREAU DELETION]
[BUREAU DELETION] MALCOLM X stayed at the Hampton House during that period and was to leave on 2/27/64. While there MALCOLM X was in contact with [BUREAU DELETION].
[BUREAU DELETION] MALCOLM X had conferences with CASSIUS CLAY and his brother, RUDOLPH, and he tried to instill confidence in CLAY prior to the fight. He also reported that MALCOLM X said he would return to Miami in March, 1964, and also made the statement, “If you think CASSIUS CLAY was loud, wait until I start talking on the first of March.”
[BUREAU DELETION] believed MALCOLM X might oppose the NOI leadership of ELIJAH MUHAMMAD with the assistance of CLAY in the near future.
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
New York, New York
March 9, 1964
Malcolm K. Little
Internal Security - Nation of Islam
The March 9, 1964 edition of the New York Times, a daily newspaper published in New York, New York, contained an article on page 1 entitled “Malcolm X Splits With Muhammad.” It is noted that Little is publicly known as “Malcolm X.”
The article reflected that on the night of March 8, 1964, Little announced that he had broken with Elijah Muhammad’s Black Muslim movement and he would organize a politically oriented “black nationalist party.”
According to the article, Little claimed that he was still a Muslim “but the main emphasis of the new movement will be black nationalism as a political concept and form of social action against the oppressors.” Little stated the party would seek to convert the Negro population from non-violence to active self-defense against white supremacists in all parts of the country.
Little stated that he would accept speaking engagements at colleges and universities, and would cooperate in local civil rights actions in the South and elsewhere in order to heighten the political consciousness of the Negroes and intensify their identification against white society. Little claimed that he has already accepted an invitation to help a civil rights committee in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana.
Little stated, according to the article, that his first task would be to construct an organization based in New York. He claimed support from many Negro intellectuals and professionals who could not accept Islam but accepted the Black Muslim view of race relations in the United States.
Little claimed that he had not been invited to the annual Black Muslim convention in Chicago on February 26, 1964, and he could not get a clarification of his suspension status from Elijah Muhammad. Consequently, he decided that he could best spread Mr. Muhammad’s message by staying out of the Nation of Islam (NOI) and working on his own among non-Muslim Negroes. He further claimed that he was not trying to split the Muslims, and advised all NOI members to remain in the NOI, stating that he was not encouraging them to follow him. Little also claimed that his suspension was due to the jealousy of Elijah Muhammad’s family aroused by his previous popularity.
[BUREAU DELETION]
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of any kind. It is the property of the FBI, and is a loan to your agency; it and/or its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
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3/12/64 |
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DIRECTOR, FBI (25-330971-33) |
NATION OF ISLAM
IS-NOI
On 3/9/64, [BUREAU DELETION] made available the following information:
[BUREAU DELETION] spoke about the other situation and said that he (believed referring to MALCOLM LITTLE) has definitely given it to the news media and that MALCOLM was on the TV “Today” show. ELIJAH stated he could hardly believe it at first, but actually it turned out to be the truth. ELIJAH stated he had [BUREAU DELETION] to contact him (MALCOLM) and [BUREAU DELETION] said that he (MALCOLM) told him that he had not given up Islam. ELIJAH said he wrote MALCOLM the previous week and told him that he (MALCOLM) is drunk over publicity and leadership. ELIJAH stated he did not intend to give him (MALCOLM) the place (No. 7) back, no matter what he did. ELIJAH stated if he did do so, MALCOLM would set up a crew one hundred percent for him (MALCOLM) and not with them in Chicago. ELIJAH said “he wants to oppose us.” ELIJAH stated MALCOLM thinks he is smart, but he (ELIJAH) has too much experience. He said the man is in danger going to an organization he has been criticizing. He said “who is going to back him up?” ELIJAH said no one. [BUREAU DELETION] stated the one who is working with MALCOLM is “MISHHAM” (phonetic). [BUREAU DELETION] stated when they all saw it in the paper, then they divided and they all want to be leaders. ELIJAH said MALCOLM would not be successful and he will come running back and ask to be forgiven. He said they will learn that Allah is with him (ELIJAH) and him alone. It will be a lesson for MALCOLM.
ELIJAH inquired about MALCOLM’S house as to who bought it and who was paying the mortgage. [BUREAU DELETION] stated the Nation (NOI) is paying the mortgage and that the house belongs to ELIJAH and the mosque put down $5,000 and paid the note. [BUREAU DELETION] said the house is actually in the name of the mosque and even MALCOLM’S car is also. ELIJAH told JOSEPH to send a letter or have the secretary send one to MALCOLM and tell him he must give up the house. ELIJAH suggested the letter be signed by [BUREAU DELETION] as well as several others at the mosque. He said they should demand that MALCOLM vacate the house and give up everything he has that belongs to Islam. [BUREAU DELETION] stated the only records he knew of that MALCOLM has would be the incorporation papers for the mosque. ELIJAH said MALCOLM should be asked to give them up also. ELIJAH stated the letter directed to MALCOLM should be notarized and signed by six or seven of the brothers. Upon speaking about the house that MALCOLM is living in ELIJAH told [BUREAU DELETION]. ELIJAH said [BUREAU DELETION] should not mention this until MALCOLM is out.
The first page in the FBI file on Malcolm X; it states the Bureau’s reason—two letters in which Malcolm refers to Communism—for opening its investigation.
Malcolm Little at fifteen sporting a zoot suit; the photo was taken in Boston,
Schomberg Center for Research in Black Culture
Harlem’s Hotel Theresa, at 125th Street and Seventh Avenue, where Malcolm headquartered his Muslim Mosque
Perhaps the most familiar studio photograph of Malcolm X.
Schomberg Center for Research in Black Culture
Malcolm X on the dais with Elijah Muhammad—the One True Messenger of Allah—and an unidentified sister at a meeting of the Nation of Islam. Lawrence Henry Collection
Malcolm (second from left) at an NOI dinner. Seated at his right is Minister James Shabazz, Temple of Islam No. 2, Chicago, Wallace Muhammad, son of Elijah Muhammad, sits at his immediate left, and Herbert Muhammad, another of Elijah Muhammad’s sons, is third from Malcolm’s left. New York Amsterdam News Photo
Malcolm X speaks. This photo was taken in Rev. Milton Galamiason’s Shiloh Baptist Church in Harlem during the school desegregation demonstration, March 15, 1964. Lawrence Henry Collection
With Adam Clayton Powell during a coffee break at a Harlem rally.
Lawrence Henry Collection
With Martin Luther King, Jr., on the only occasion the two actually met face to face. King had just completed a news conference in the U.S. Capitol; the date was March 24, 1964. UPI
Malcolm on the steps of the State Building in Albany, New York. He is flanked on his right by Charles Rangel and on his left by Percy Sutton, his friend and attorney. E. M. Somers
Malcolm in Africa during his last visit there in 1964,
Lawrence Henry Collection
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
New York, New York
March 11, 1964
Malcolm K. Little
Internal Security - Nation of Islam
On March 9, 1964, from 10:00 P.M. to 10:30 P.M., Little appeared on the news commentary and interview program “The World at Ten,” television station WNDT, Channel 13, New York, New York. He was interviewed by WNDT commentator Joe Durso relative to his announcement on March 8, 1964, that he had split with the NOI.
During the interview Little specifically pointed out that he was not setting up a rival organization to the NOI. He stated that Islam was still his religion, he still believed in Allah, he still considered himself a follower of Elijah Muhammad, and he still considered the separation of races as taught by Muhammad as the solution to the race problem. He advised that he has decided that the best way to serve Muhammad was to stay out of the NOI and work on his own with non-Muslims. This way he will be free of NOI restrictions that previously kept him from reaching all Negroes, and he will urge them to follow Elijah Muhammad. He added that he can now do what “he” thinks is necessary to enlighten the people toward Muhammad and Islam. He stated he intended to teach a political, economic and social philosophy of black nationalism.
In regard to the current civil rights movement, Little predicted that the struggle would “explode” in 1964 and expressed the opinion that young Negroes are now willing to do anything for integration. He feels that if they are not protected in this activity, then they must take up arms. He specifically pointed out that he was not urging or teaching retaliation, only self-protection. As an example he cited the unsolved bombing of a Negro church in Birmingham that resulted in the death of four girls, and it was his opinion that Negroes (not specified) should solve this and other such wrongs and execute those responsible.
Little stated that he was only interested in “freedom, justice and equality” for Negroes. He added that they have not gotten it by being polite, and he feels that they should now get angry.
In regard to his suspension by Muhammad in December, 1963, for his remark concerning the assassination of former President Kennedy, Little advised that the suspension was not for the remark itself. He explained that the suspension was for his disobedience to Muhammad for making the remark, since Muhammad had told him not to comment on the assassination. He further stated that the suspension was originally for a ninety-day period, but he recently learned from Muhammad that it would be for an indefinite period. Consequently, he decided to stay out of the NOI and speak out on his own.
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
New York, New York
March 13, 1964
Muslim Mosque, Incorporated
Internal Security - Miscellaneous
On March 12, 1964, Malcolm K. Little, known generally as Malcolm X, held a press conference at 11:00 A.M. in the Tapestry Suite of the Park Sheraton Hotel, 7th Avenue and 55th Street, New York, New York. Approximately sixty persons attended the conference.
Malcolm X opened his press conference by reading a telegram he had sent to Elijah Muhammad on March 11, 1964. In this telegram he indicated that he had not left the NOI of his own free will, but had been pressured out by a conspiracy between Captain Joseph (Gravitt) in New York and national NOI officials at the Chicago Headquarters of the NOI.
Malcolm X continued his press conference by reading a prepared statement.
Editor’s note. Malcolm’s prepared statement first of all clarifies his position as a Muslim and as a separatist. No longer a member of the Nation of Islam but a Muslim nonetheless, Malcolm affirms that he still believes Elijah Muhammad’s solution to the plight of black people to be the best—i.e. complete separation of the blacks from white America and a return to their African homeland. He also sees it, however, as a long-range plan, and meanwhile twenty-two million American blacks are wanting for adequate food, clothing, housing, education and jobs. These problems demand solutions here and now.
Because he is no longer a member of the Nation of Islam (and not by his own free will, he points out), Malcolm feels he can take a more independent and flexible approach to the problems of black Americans. He does “not pretend to be a divine man,” he says, nor is he an educated man or “an expert in any particular field . . . but I am sincere,” he adds, “and my sincerity are my credentials.”
Malcolm would use all his personal resources, it would appear, not “to fight other Negro leaders or organizations,” but to “find a common approach, a common solution, to a common problem.” He continues by emphasizing that “the problem facing our people here in America is bigger than all other personal or organizational differences. Therefore, as leaders, we must stop worrying about the threat that we seem to think we pose to each other’s personal prestige, and concentrate our united efforts toward solving the unending hurt that is being done daily to our people here in America.”
Malcolm then declares his intent to organize a new mosque in New York. It will be called the Muslim Mosque, Incorporated, and will provide a religious, cultural and moral base for members of the black community. Black Nationalism, he asserts, will be the Mosque’s economic, social and political philosophy, which means in essence that blacks themselves “must control the politics and politicians of [their] community.” Malcolm also calls for the accent to be upon youth and “new ideas, new methods, new approaches.” Because established politicians have failed to solve the problems long facing American blacks, Malcolm says he wants “to see some new faces . . . more militant faces.”
Although at this time Malcolm would not refuse financial aid from whites, he would not as yet allow them into the Mosque membership. “There can be no black-white unity until there is first some black unity,” he explains, and “there can be no workers solidarity until there is first some racial solidarity “
Malcolm also speaks briefly to the point of nonviolence. Black people are being forced to be violent; they must fight back, he says, because they are constantly being victimized. As firearms are legal and as he would have his people obey the law, Malcolm advocates forming “rifle clubs” so that blacks can defend themselves and their property when emergencies arise and the government fails to protect them.
Malcolm concludes by challenging that government; if it finds his solution to the problems wrong, then let the government start doing its job, he advises.
Malcolm X then responded to questions from the various news representatives present, furnishing the following information:
Re Muslim Mosque, Incorporated
The mosque would have temporary headquarters at the Hotel Theresa, 2090 Seventh Avenue (at 125th Street), New York, New York, and there are no present plans for any mosque outside of New York City.
He would not have gone out on his own if he had not received evidence of support. He stated that in the last several days he had received numerous calls from all over the country offering him support and asking him to speak. Malcolm X stated he would make absolutely no effort to draw away any of the followers of Elijah Muhammad, but some NOI members have come over to him. He refused to reveal the number of NOI members who have come over to him, nor would he reveal the total number of his followers or identify them by name. He also stated that his mosque would have the same moral standards as the NOI. He stated that he would retain his name “Malcolm X” which he had obtained in the NOI.
Malcolm X also announced that his mosque would hold a “restricted” meeting at 8:30 P.M., Sunday, March 15, 1964, at the George Washington Carver Club, Amsterdam Avenue and 145th Street, New York City.
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Chicago, Illinois
March 27, 1964
NATION OF ISLAM
INTERNAL SECURITY -
NATION OF ISLAM
The Nation of Islam (NOI), has not been designated pursuant to Executive Order 10450 and is characterized in later pages.
In late March, 1964, [BUREAU DELETION] advised as follows:
Elijah Muhammad was told by officials of the NOI that Malcolm Little had, on March 23, 1964, sent six of his followers to see one of the leaders of Elijah Muhammad’s mosque in New York City with instructions to tell him what to do and what not to do. Muhammad instructed that the police in New York City be notified that Little was interfering and that they should be told of the consequences which might come from acts of this type. Muhammad stated that if the law will not put a stop to this “our own should be told to do it.”
Muhammad was also told by NOI leaders that Malcolm Little was using his name, was pretending to be in good with him, and was only feuding with his, Muhammad’s, family.
Muhammad stated he had instructed Malcolm Little’s brother in Detroit, Michigan, to talk to Malcolm because Malcolm was going to get himself in trouble at the rate he was going.
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Boston, Massachusetts
April 3, 1964
MUSLIM MOSQUE, INCORPORATED
On March 19, 1964, [BUREAU DELETION] Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, advised that Malcolm X spoke at Leverett House, Harvard University, on March 18, 1964. The occasion was one of the periodic seminars held at Leverett House, and Malcolm X’s appearance was arranged by a teaching fellow at Harvard University, [BUREAU DELETION].
According [BUREAU DELETION] Malcolm X stated that he was starting a new movement which he believes will change this country’s foreign and domestic policies by giving Negroes political, social and economic philosophy.
Malcolm X stated his new movement is not “anti anything.” He wants the black man to control the politics in his own residential areas by voting, helping to choose and to support their own candidates. He wishes them to become economically sound by owning and investing in the businesses within the Negro areas, and he feels that they should become socially sound by complete separation from white people and organizing their own separate society. He proceeded that the Negro has become disillusioned with non-violent action and would be ready for any action which will get immediate results in their goal for civil rights. Malcolm X stated that the Negro realizes he is being exploited and lied to and is sick of it.
[BUREAU DELETION] made available the following information on March 25, 1964.
The “Bob Kennedy Show,” a program of Radio Station WBZ, Boston, Massachusetts, which is run nightly from 6:30 P.M. to 8 P.M., on March 24, 1964, had as its guest speaker Malcolm X Shabazz, identified as having been the spokesman for Elijah Muhammad, leader of the Black Muslims, until recently silenced by Elijah Muhammad. The subject of the program on that evening was to be “Negro—Separation and Supremacy.”
Malcolm X was questioned as to whether or not his being silenced by Elijah Muhammad was actually the result of a statement he had made shortly after the death of President John F. Kennedy or whether Elijah Muhammad had “dismissed” him because he was getting too popular with the Muslims and threatened the leadership of Elijah Muhammad, and this leadership being passed on to Elijah Muhammad’s son and son-in-law.
Malcolm X stated that his statement, “The chicken had gone home to roost,” when mentioning the death of President John F. Kennedy had been taken out of context. He stated that at the time the topic of his talk was “God’s Judgment on White America”; he had been trying to demonstrate that white America was reaping the harvest of the seed she had sown and had been using incidents all over the world to illustrate this. His remark about “the chicken had gone home to roost” was meant as another illustration of the misfortunes that had come to the United States and was not meant to show any kind of relief over the unfortunate death of the President.
He stated that all these incidents that he was using as illustrations were merely prophecies of the Bible coming true and that he had pointed out he was happy to see these prophecies coming true, and he did not mean that he was happy about the death of the president.
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION U. S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
COMMUNICATIONS SECTION
APRIL 14, 1964
TELETYPE
CODED TELETYPE
4-01 PM URGENT 4-14-64
TO DIRECTOR /4/ /100-399321/
FROM NEW YORK /105-8999/
MALCOLM K. LITTLE, AKA
IS-NOI
LITTLE, UNDER ALIAS MALIK SHABAZZ, WITH PASSPORT NUMBER C TWO NINE FOUR TWO SEVEN FIVE, DEPARTED JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NYC, AT SEVEN O-CLOCK PM, APRIL THIRTEEN, LAST, ABOARD LUFTHANSA GERMAN AIRLINE FLIGHT FOUR ZERO ONE FOR FRANKFURT, GERMANY. TO DEPART FRANKFURT ON APRIL FOURTEEN INSTANT, FOR CAIRO, EGYPT. LITTLE HAS ONE WAY TICKET WITH ITINERARY: NEW YORK TO FRANKFURT, TO CAIRO, TO JEDDA, SAUDI ARABIA, TO CAIRO. RETURN DATE UNKNOWN. LITTLE ANNOUNCED AT MUSLIM MOSQUE, INC., RALLY ON APRIL TWELVE, LAST THAT HE WOULD MAKE THREE WEEK AFRICAN TOUR EXPECTING TO LEAVE ON APRIL SIXTEEN NEXT. LHM FOLLOWS.
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JS
FBI WASH, DC
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
New York, New York
April 15, 1964
Malcolm K. Little
Internal Security - Nation of Islam
On April 14, 1964 [BUREAU DELETION] advised that one “Shabazz” departed John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York City, aboard their flight number 401 at 7:00 P.M., April 13, 1964.
This flight was to Frankfurt, Germany, where “Shabazz” was scheduled to make connections for Cairo, Egypt, with Middle East Airlines. “Shabazz” would depart Frankfurt aboard flight number 788 of the latter airline at 5:35 P.M., April 14, 1964, due to arrive in Cairo at 10:55 P.M., April 14, 1964.
[BUREAU DELETION] “Shabazz” had made no advance reservation with Lufthansa, but appeared at the ticket counter shortly before flight time. “Shabazz” had purchased a one-way ticket for $1,300 cash from United Arab Airlines, New York City. His itinerary is as follows:
New York to Frankfurt, Germany
Frankfurt to Cairo, Egypt
Cairo to Jedda, Saudi Arabia
Jedda to Cairo
On April 14, 1964 [BUREAU DELETION] Immigration and Naturalization Service, John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York City, advised that their records reflect that Malik Shabazz, 23-11 97th Street, East Elmhurst, Queens, New York, United States Passport number C294275, departed at 7:00 P.M., April 13, 1964, for Frankfurt, Germany, aboard Lufthansa flight number 401.
Malcolm Little is described as follows:
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Name |
Malcolm K. Little |
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Aliases |
Malcolm X, Malcolm Shabazz |
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Race |
Negro |
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Sex |
Male |
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Age |
Thirty-eight |