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Memorandum to W. C, Sullivan From D, J. Brennan, Jr. . RE: FRANCIS ALBERT SINATRA, AKA Frank Sinatra to communism; that he had never been a member of a communist- inspired organization, nor had he ever made contributions to such organizations, He attributed the unfavorable press items to irresponsible individuals -who prey on those in entertainment. He related that he hdd responded to a reporter's question regarding his attitude toward communism with the remark "I | am just a5 CommUnistic as the Pope,” . : Ipquiry was made of Colonel Elting by Liaison Agent vena ‘| as to whe Sinktra, at this late date, wanted to pursue this —_ . | dattew, Atcording to Elting, Goetz stated that Sinatra is a very temperamental, vindictive and moody individual and has periods where he dwells on his past life, Goetz added that he has known Sinatra for many years and he had noted several Occasions where Sinatra, in retrospect, has made derogatory comments concerning individuals who have hurt him in the past, SS ee ee ET Ee OT po Elting advised that he gave Goetz no satisfaction other than : to state that Sinatra was recently cleared to entertain roops overseas, Goetz informed Elting that he was going to ounsel Sinatra to drop the matter, « Qur files show that in 1955, we conducted an investi- gation relative to possible false statements made by Sinatra in a passport application with regard to membership in subver- Sive organizations, The investigation developed no specific evidence of Communist Party or Troph, organization penbership other than membership in 1946 in the Independant Citizens a. Committee of the Arts, Sciences and Professions, an organiza tion cited as a communist front, Information was also i. developed or received previously indicating that Sinatra reportedly had been associated with or lent his name to 16 organizations which have been cited or described as communist fronts, Results of our investigation were furnished to Army.