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Below are descriptions of the documents held in the
July 22-September 14, 1950, The Korean War: Holding the Line
Documents folder. The hyperlink to the right will lead you to the actual
document, and indicates how many pages that particular item is.
July 22-28, 1950
- Press release, dated July 24, 1950, announcing the President’s
official request to Congress for a supplemental appropriation to the
defense budget of almost 10.5 billion dollars as outlined in the
President’s message of July 19, 1950. Papers of Harry S. Truman: White
House Central Files-Official File. (2
pages)
- United Nations memorandum, dated July 25, 1950, transmitting the
First Report to the Security Council by the United States Government on
the Course of Action Taken under the Unified Command (USG) in Accordance
with the Security Council Resolution of July 7, 1950. Papers of Harry S.
Truman: Selected Records Relating to the Korean War. (8 pages)
- Press release, dated July 25 1950, announcing the President’s letter
to Senate Finance Committee Chairman Walter F. George calling for changes
in pending tax legislation to increase revenues needed to offset budget
increases caused by the Korean situation. Papers of George M. Elsey. (2 pages)
- Memorandum from James S. Lay to the National Security Council, dated
July 25, 1950, transmitting for consideration the comments of the
Department of State and the National Security Resources Board on "U.S.
Courses of Action in the Event Soviet Forces enter Korean Hostilities (NSC
76)." Papers of Harry S. Truman: President’s Secretary’s Files. (5 pages)
- Memorandum of conversation, dated July 28, 1950, describing a meeting
between the President, the Secretary of State and the Prime Minister of
Australia regarding the prospects for Australian participation in the
United Nations force in Korea. Papers of Dean Acheson. (2 pages)
- Message from the Joint Chiefs of Staff to General Douglas MacArthur,
dated July 28, 1950, describing periodic reports to be prepared by
MacArthur's command for submission to the United Nations Security Council
similar in nature to the initial U.S.
submission of July 24, 1950, describing the course of the war to date.
Papers of Harry S. Truman: Naval Aide Files. (1 page)
July 29-August 2, 1950
- Press Release "Report of the United Command Operations in Korea for
the Period 20 to 31 July 1950, Transmitted by Ambassador Warren R. Austin,
United States Representative to the United Nations, to the President of
the Security Council." Papers of Harry S. Truman: Selected Records
Relating to the Korean War. (4
pages)
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Memorandum of conversation, dated July 29, 1950, describing a meeting between the Secretary of State and Canadian officials regarding the prospects for Canadian participation in the United Nations force in Korea. Papers
of Dean Acheson. (2 pages)
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Personal message from the Joint Chiefs of Staff, dated July 31, 1950, to Douglas MacArthur outlining placement of atomic bomb components on Guam according to previously approved plans. Papers of Harry S. Truman: Naval Aide Files. (1 page)
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Message from the Joint Chiefs of Staff, dated July 31, 1950, to Douglas MacArthur discussing air attacks on North Korean targets. Papers of Harry S. Truman: Naval Aide Files. (1 page)
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Memorandum of conversation, dated July 31, 1950, describing a meeting between the Secretary of State and other diplomatic officials and the Prime Minister of Australia regarding Korea and other matters. Papers
of Dean Acheson. (2 pages)
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Memorandum from Kenneth Hechler, dated August 2, 1950, to George Elsey reporting on public opinion data following the President's July 19 address to the nation on the Korean War. Papers
of George M. Elsey. (1 page)
August 3-5, 1950
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Memorandum of conversation, dated August 3, 1950, describing a meeting between the Secretary of State and the British Ambassador regarding defense spending in the U.K. Papers
of Dean Acheson. (2 pages)
- Response from William Hassett, dated August 4, 1950, and letter from
Mary Whitman, dated July 17, expressing approval of the Presidential
action with regard to Korea. Papers of Harry S. Truman: White House
Central Files-Official File. (2
pages)
August 6-11, 1950
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Report to the National Security Council, dated August 8, 1950, "The Position and Actions of the United States with Respect to Possible Further Soviet Moves in the Light of the Korean Siuation" (NSC 73/2). Papers of Harry S.
Truman: President's Secretary's Files. (20 pages)
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Undated memorandum of conversations prepared by W. Averell Harriman
describing meetings in Tokyo, Japan, on August 6 and 8 (Tokyo time), 1950,
between Harriman and General Douglas MacArthur at which the political situation in the Far East, particularly in terms of Formosa, was discussed. Papers of Harry S. Truman: President's Secretary's Files. (8 pages)
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Undated summary by Lieutenant General Matthew Ridgway of a conference in
Tokyo, Japan, on August 8 (Tokyo time), 1950, at which General Douglas
MacArthur outlined his military needs and advocated an early offensive in Korea. Papers of Harry S. Truman: President's Secretary's Files. (3 pages)
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Memorandum by Major General Frank Lowe to the President, dated August 8,
1950, reporting on the physical health of General Douglas MacArthur.
Papers of Harry S. Truman: President's Secretary's Files. (2 pages)
- Response from William Hassett, dated August 8, 1950, and letter from
Betty Williams, dated July 18, expressing approval of the Presidential
action with regard to Korea. Papers of Harry S. Truman: White House
Central Files-Official File. (2
pages)
- Response from William Hassett, dated August 8, 1950, and letter from
Nancy Wigand, dated July 19, expressing approval of the Presidential
action with regard to Korea. Papers of Harry S. Truman: White House
Central Files-Official File. (3
pages)
- Response from William Hassett, dated August 8, 1950, and letter from
Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Ward, dated July 19, expressing approval of the
Presidential action with regard to Korea. Papers of Harry S. Truman: White
House Central Files-Official File. (3
pages)
- Response from Dean Acheson, dated August 10, 1950, to a note from
Henry Wallace, dated July 26, asking about the validity of stories that
South Korean military action had prompted the war. Papers of Dean Acheson.
(8 pages)
August 12-18, 1950
- Response from Harry Truman, dated August 12, 1950, and letter from
John Dingell, dated July 19, regarding the Congressman's suggestions for
equipping U.S. troops in Korea. Papers of Harry S. Truman: White House
Central Files-Official File. (4
pages)
- Press Release "Report of the United Command Operations in Korea for
the Period 1 to 15 August 1950, Transmitted by the Representative of the
United States to the United Nations to the President of the Security
Council." Papers of Harry S. Truman: Selected Records Relating to the
Korean War. (5 pages)
August 19-23, 1950
- Memorandum from George Kennan, dated August 23, 1950, to Dean Acheson
expressing thoughts on foreign policy in the Far East. Papers of Dean
Acheson. (8 pages)
August 24-28, 1950
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Statement to the 51st National Encampment of the Veterans of Foreign Wars
by General Douglas MacArthur discussing U.S. foreign and military policy in the Far East. Papers of Harry S. Truman: President's Secretary's Files. (7 pages)
- "Memorandum for record of the events of Saturday August 26, 1950," by Lucius Battle
recounting the discussions surrounding the Presidential order for withdrawal of MacArthur's
statement to the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Papers of Harry S. Truman: President's Secretary's
Files. (9 pages)
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Order, as dictated by the President, from the Secretary of Defense to
General Douglas MacArthur, dated August 26, 1950, ordering the withdrawal of MacArthur's statement to the 51st National Encampment of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Papers of Harry S. Truman: President's Secretary's Files. (1 page)
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Message from Douglas MacArthur, dated August 27, 1950, to the Secretary of
Defense regarding the order to withdraw MacArthur's statement to the
Veterans of Foreign Wars. Papers of Harry S. Truman: President's
Secretary's Files. (3 pages)
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Message from Louis Johnson, dated August 27, 1950, to Douglas MacArthur
answering MacArthur's response to the order to withdraw MacArthur's
statement to the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Papers of Harry S. Truman:
President's Secretary's Files. (1 page)
- Letter from the President, dated August 27, 1950, to Warren Austin
reiterating the U.S. position on Formosa. Papers of Harry S. Truman:
President's Secretary's Files. (2
pages)
- Press release from August 28, 1950, providing on the record and
background material clarifying the U.S. position with respect to Formosa.
Papers of Harry S. Truman: President's Secretary's Files. (3 pages)
August 29-September 4, 1950
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Message from the President, dated August 29, 1950, to Douglas MacArthur
transmitting a copy of the President's letter
Warren Austin reiterating the U.S. position on Formosa. Papers of Harry S. Truman: President's Secretary's Files. (1 page)
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Transmittal from Louis Johnson, dated August 30, 1950, to the President of a memoranudm from the Joint Secretaries of the three services, "Peace Offensive Concerning Korea," regarding actions to be taken should a stalemate develop in Korea. Papers of Harry S. Truman: President's Secretary's Files. (3 pages)
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Report to the National Security Council, dated September 1, 1950, "U.S.
Courses of Action with Respect to Korea" (NSC 81), discussing U.N.
objectives in Korea and analysis of whether to cross the 38th parallel. Papers of Harry S. Truman: President's Secretary's Files. (17 pages)
September 5-8, 1950
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Letter from Harry Truman, dated August 29, 1950, to Gordon McDonough
commenting on the United States Marine Corps Attached is McDonough's
letter to the President dated August 19, 1950. Papers of Harry S. Truman:
President's Secretary's Files. (2
pages)
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Report to the National Security Council, dated September 1, 1950, "U.S.
Courses of Action with Respect to Korea" (NSC 81). Papers of Harry S.
Truman: President's Secretary's Files. (17 pages)
- Letter from Harry Truman, dated September 6, 1950, to Clay Nixon
transmitting the President's letter to Clifton Cates on the subject of the
Marine Corps. Papers of Harry S. Truman: President's Secretary's Files. (3 pages)
- Press release, "Remarks of the President to the Marine Corps League
at the Satler Hotel, September 7, 1950." Papers of Harry S. Truman:
President's Secretary's Files. (1
page)
- Letter from Clay Nixon, dated September 8, 1950, commenting on the
President's recent statements in print and in person to the Marine Corps
League. Papers of Harry S. Truman: President's Secretary's Files. (1 page)
September 9-14, 1950
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Radio address by Harry Truman, dated September 9, 1950, speaking on measures needed to increase defense production in light of the Communist threat. Papers of Harry S. Truman: Files of Charles S. Murphy. (6 pages)
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Note and "Fifth Report of the United Command Operations in Korea for the Period 1 to 14 September 1950" from the Permanent Representative of the United States of America, dated October 5, 1950, to the President, United Nations Security Council. Papers of Harry S. Truman: Selected Records Relating to the Korean War. (6 pages)
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Report to the President by the National
Security Council, dated September 9, 1950, "United States Courses of
Action with Respect to Korea" (NSC 81/1). Papers of Harry S. Truman:
President's Secretary's Files.(12
pages)
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