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Below are descriptions of the documents held in the June 24-July
1, 1950 Outbreak of the Korean War: Week of Decision Documents folder. The
hyperlink to the right will lead you to the actual document, and indicates
how many pages that particular item is.
June 24-July 1, 1950
June 24, 1950
- Presidential calendar
of appointments for June 24, 1950. Papers of Harry S. Truman: Matthew Connelly Files.
(1 page)
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Notes by George Elsey describing communications on June 24, 1950, between President Harry S. Truman and Secretary of State Dean Acheson regarding the North Korean incursion across the 38th parallel. Papers of George M. Elsey.
(1 page)
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Note from 1951 by George Elsey describing communications on June 24-25, 1950, with the President and White House staff regarding the North Korean incursion across the 38th parallel, including discussion of the timeliness of staff notification. Papers of George M. Elsey.
(1 page)
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Telegram, dated June 24, 1950, from U.S. State Department to President Harry S. Truman regarding reports of North Korean forces invading the Republic of Korea. Papers of Harry S. Truman: President's Secretary's Files
(1 page)
June 25, 1950
- Presidential calendar
of appointments for June 25, 1950. Papers of Harry S. Truman:
Matthew Connelly Files.
(1 page)
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Extract from telegram dated June 25, 1950, from John Foster Dulles and
John M. Allison to Dean Acheson and Dean Rusk advocating the commitment of
U.S. ground forces if the South Koreans fail to repulse North Korea.
Papers of George M. Elsey.(1
page)
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Dinner menu from the June 25, 1950, Blair House meeting. Papers of George
M. Elsey. (1 page)
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Note by George Elsey describing documents that were before President
Truman during the June 25, 1950, Blair House meeting. Papers of George M.
Elsey.(1 page)
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Copy of memorandum entitled "Points Requiring Presidential Decision,"
apparently prepared by State and Defense Department staff and summarized
by Secretary of State Dean Acheson at the June 25, 1950, Blair House
meeting. Papers of George M. Elsey. (6
pages)
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Teletype Conference, dated June 25, 1950 , between the Pentagon and General Douglas MacArthur's Far East Command discussing post-invasion posture of the North Korean military and the South Korean response. Papers of Harry S. Truman: Naval Aide Files.(7 pages)
- Resolution, dated June 25, 1950, from United Nations Security Council calling for North Korea to withdraw its forces to the 38th parallel and for hostilities between North and South Korea to cease. Papers of Harry S. Truman: President's Secretary's Files.
(2 pages)
- Memorandum of conversation, dated June 25, 1950, by Philip C. Jessup summarizing a post-dinner meeting among the President and his advisors at Blair House. The conversation covered deployment of forces and materiel, as well as the foreign-policy implications of U.S. intervention in Korea. Papers of Dean Acheson. (6 pages)
- Teletype Conference, dated June 25, 1950, among Commander in Chief, Far East, Douglas MacArthur, the secretaries of the Army and Air Force, Frank Pace, Jr., and Thomas K. Finletter, and other U.S. military officials. Includes authorizations for MacArthur to send ammunition to Korea and to take whatever action he deems necessary to prevent the North Korean forces from overrunning the Seoul-Kimpo-Inchon area. Papers of Harry S. Truman: Naval Aide Files.
(4 pages)
June 26, 1950
- Presidential calendar
of appointments for June 26, 1950. Papers of Harry S. Truman:
Matthew Connelly Files.
(1 page)
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Statement, dated June 26, 1950, from President Harry S. Truman announcing that it will be the policy of the United States to support the effort of the U.N. Security Council to put an end to the North Korean invasion of South Korea. Papers of Harry S. Truman: President's Secretary's Files.(1 page)
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Memorandum, dated June 26, 1950, by Dean Acheson regarding a telephone conversation about Korea between the Secretary and Senator Tom Connally. Papers of Dean Acheson. (1 page)
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Memorandum of conversation, dated June 26, 1950, by Lucius D. Battle regarding the Secretary's report on the Korean situation to Senator Alexander Wiley. Papers of Dean Acheson.(2 pages)
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Memorandum of telephone conversation, dated June 26, 1950, by Lucius D. Battle summarizing the Secretary's telephone conversation with Judge Kee, in which the Secretary discussed what had happened in Korea so far and his upcoming testimony before the Senate Appropriations Committee. Papers of Dean Acheson.(2 pages)
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Memorandum, dated June 26, 1950, from Dean Acheson regarding Congressman John Kee's request for a briefing on the Korean situation, particularly what was being sent into Korea. Papers of Dean Acheson.(1 page)
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Memorandum of conversation, dated June 26, 1950, by Dean Acheson, describing a meeting between President Harry S. Truman and the Korean Ambassador to the U.S., at which Truman received a request. for help from the Korean Parliament. Papers of Dean Acheson.
(1 page)
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Memorandum of conversation, dated June 26, 1950, by Philip C. Jessup regarding a conversation at Blair House
among President Truman and top U.S. military and state department
officials in which Truman agreed that the U.S. should provide military
support to South Korea, but only south of the 38th parallel. Papers of Dean Acheson.(8 pages)
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Notes by George M. Elsey of a June 26, 1950, teleconference between
the Pentagon and General MacArthur regarding the lifting of
restrictions on the use of certain forces in South Korea. Papers of George M. Elsey.
(2 pages)
June 27, 1950
- Presidential calendar
of appointments for June 27, 1950. Papers of Harry S. Truman:
Matthew Connelly Files.
(2 pages)
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Resolution dated June 27, 1950, from United Nations Security Council recommending that the members of the United Nations furnish assistance to the Republic of Korea in order to repel the attack and restore peace and security in Korea. Papers of Eben A. Ayers.
(1 page)
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Classified Teletype Conference, dated June 27, 1950, between the Pentagon and General Douglas MacArthur regarding authorization to use naval and air forces in support of South Korea.
Papers of Harry S. Truman: Naval Aide Files
(8 pages)
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Memorandum of conversation, dated June 27, 1950, by Philip C. Jessup
summarizing a meeting at which key officials briefed
congressional leaders on the situation in Korea. Papers of Dean Acheson.(4 pages)
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Notes, dated June 27, 1950, by George M. Elsey regarding a June 26, 1950,
meeting at which President Truman and Secretary of State Dean Acheson
briefed key Senators and Congressmen on events in Korea. Papers of George M. Elsey.
(11 pages)
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Statement, dated June 27, 1950, by President Harry S. Truman, announcing his order to send U.S. air and naval forces to help defend South Korea and explaining the rationale for his decision. Papers of George M. Elsey.(1 page)
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Message, dated June 27, 1950, from the Joint Chiefs of Staff, notifying U.S. commanders in chief in various theatres of command of President Harry S. Truman's recent military decisions regarding the defense of South Korea. Papers of Harry S. Truman: Naval Aide Files.(2 pages)
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Memorandum by Lucius D. Battle, dated June 27, 1950, recounting a telephone conversation between Secretary of State Dean Acheson and Press Secretary Charles Ross. Papers of Dean Acheson.(1 page)
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White House press release, dated June 27, 1950, releasing the text of Harry S. Truman's telegram thanking New York Gov. Thomas E. Dewey for expressing support for Truman's Korea policy, and the text of Gov. Dewey's telegram in response. Papers of George M. Elsey.
(1 page)
June 28, 1950
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Presidential calendar of appointments for June 28, 1950. Papers of Harry S. Truman: Matthew Connelly Files.(2 pages)
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Summary, dated June 28, 1950, of military and political events surrounding President Truman's announcement that U.S. air and naval forces would be used to assist in the defense of South Korea. Papers of George M. Elsey.(4 pages)
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Memorandum of conversation by Philip C. Jessup, dated June 28, 1950, recounting a National Security Council meeting in the White House Cabinet Room among President Harry S. Truman, the Security Council, and top State Department officials, who discussed the Soviet Union's potential responses to the U.S. defense of South Korea, among other issues. Papers of Dean Acheson.(4 pages)
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Memorandum, dated June 28, 1950, from Marshall Shulman to Ed Barrett outlining recommendations for Secretary of State Dean Acheson's speech to the Newspaper Guild. Papers of George M. Elsey.(3 pages)
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Memorandum of conversation by Niles W. Bond, dated June 28, 1950, reporting a visit from South Korea's Ambassador, who told Secretary of State Dean Acheson of the gratitude of the South Korean president and people for the action of the U.S. in helping to defend South Korea. Papers of Dean Acheson.(1 page)
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Minutes, dated June 28, 1950, of the 58th meeting of the National Security Council, at which President Harry S. Truman and the council reviewed the Korean situation with respect to possible repercussions in the U.S. and abroad. Papers of Harry S. Truman: President's Secretary's Files.
(3 pages)
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Minutes, dated June 28, 1950, of the 59th meeting of the National Security Council on June 29, 1950, at which the council discussed directives to General Douglas MacArthur and the public release of the Soviet reply to a U.S. note on the Korean situation. (Note: document misdated) Papers of Harry S. Truman: President's Secretary's Files.(2 pages)
June 29, 1950
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Presidential calendar of appointments for June 29, 1950. Papers of Harry S. Truman: Matthew Connelly Files.(2 pages)
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Memorandum of telephone conversation, dated June 29, 1950, in which Secretary of Defense Louis A. Johnson asked Secretary of State Dean Acheson that State Department employees work with General Burns on all matters, except intelligence. Papers of Dean Acheson.
(1 page)
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Memorandum of conversation, dated June 29, 1950, regarding a call by the Australia's Ambassador in which the Ambassador told Secretary of State Dean Acheson that Australia would send two naval vessels to Korea and might furnish F-51 fighter planes. Papers of Dean Acheson.
(1 page)
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Memorandum from William J. Hopkins to Charles Ross, dated June 29, 1950, reviewing public response, pro and con, to President Harry S. Truman's decision to provide U.S. military support to defend South Korea. Papers of Harry S. Truman: White House Central Files-Official File.
(1 page)
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Letter, dated June 29, 1950, by Dr. Samuel H. Anderman to President Harry S. Truman urging Truman to respect Korean sovereignty by not intervening militarily in Korea's affairs. Papers of Harry S. Truman: White House Central Files-Official File.
(1 page)
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Summary by George Elsey of telegram, dated June 29, 1950, from the U.S. ambassador to the Soviet Union to Secretary of State Dean Acheson, reporting it unlikely that the Soviet Union would commit troops to Korea. Attached is the text of the telegram. Papers of George M. Elsey.
(3 pages)
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Department of State press release, dated June 29, 1950, containing the text of Secretary of State Dean Acheson's June 29 address to the American Newspaper Guild. Papers of George M. Elsey.
(7 pages)
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Draft summary by George Elsey of a June 29, 1950, meeting between President Harry S. Truman and top military and State Department officials at which a directive to General Douglas MacArthur, including use of his forces and the integrity of the 38th parallel were discussed. Papers of George M. Elsey.
(7 pages)
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Classified message (directive), dated June 29, 1950, from the Joint Chiefs of Staff to CINCFE command (General Douglas MacArthur), instructing MacArthur on the conduct of operations in South Korea, including guidance on potential opposition from Soviet forces. Papers of George M. Elsey.
(2 pages)
June 30, 1950
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Presidential calendar of appointments for June 30, 1950. Papers of Harry S. Truman: Matthew Connelly Files.(1 page)
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Telegram from William Sebald, dated June 30, 1950, to Secretary of State Dean Acheson, which summarizes a recommendation by the U.S. Ambassador to Korea that the State Department support a plan MacArthur was preparing to submit to the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Papers of George M. Elsey.
(1 page)
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Classified message, dated June 30, 1950, from General Douglas MacArthur to the Joint Chiefs of Staff, in which MacArthur argues for the introduction of U.S. ground troops into the combat area in South Korea. Papers of Harry S. Truman: Naval Aide Files.(3 pages)
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Memorandum from George Elsey describing the highlights of a June 30, 1950 teleconference between the Pentagon and General Douglas MacArthur culminating in the decision to commit a Regimental Combat Team to the fighting in Korea. Papers of George M. Elsey.
(2 pages)
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Memorandum by George Elsey, dated June 30, 1950, which expresses puzzlement over General Douglas MacArthur's order to move ground troops into the combat area in South Korea without first obtaining full authorization. Attached is MacArthur's June 30, 1950 order to the Commanding General of the Eighth Army instructing that the 24th Division be immediately moved to Pusan, South Korea. Papers of George M. Elsey.
(2 pages)
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Telegram, dated June 30, 1950, from William Sebald to Secretary of State Dean Acheson reporting on a conversation with U.S. Ambassador to Korea John Muccio in which Muccio urged an all-out U.S. effort to repel the North Korean invasion of South Korea. Papers of George M. Elsey.
(1 page)
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Summary by George Elsey, dated June 30, 1950, of a meeting among President Harry S. Truman, the three secretaries, and the Joint Chiefs of Staff, at which President Truman approved a naval blockade of Korea and a directive to General Douglas MacArthur authorizing a two-division buildup. Papers of George M. Elsey.
(1 page)
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Draft by George Elsey summarizing a June 30, 1950, meeting among President Harry S. Truman, his Cabinet, and top State and Defense department officials and key congressmen at which participants reviewed the situation in Korea, including the decision to commit American troops to combat. Attached is the President's Press Release. Papers of George M. Elsey.
(14 pages)
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Notes from 1951 by George Elsey summarizing a June 30, 1950, meeting among the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Defense Secretary Louis Johnson, and the three service secretaries, and noting a discrepancy between Johnson's assurance that Truman had orally authorized him to send two divisions into Korea and Truman's own, less definite, memo on the subject. Papers of George M. Elsey.
(1 page)
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Notes by George Elsey reflecting that on June 30, 1950, at 1:22 p.m., the Joint Chiefs of Staff issued a directive to General Douglas MacArthur authorizing him to move combat troops into Korea. Papers of George M. Elsey.
(1 page)
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Note from 1951 by George Elsey concerning the British offer of a naval task force. Papers of George M. Elsey.
(1 page)
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Memorandum of conversation, dated June 30, 1950, in which Secretary of State Dean Acheson recounts a visit by Norway's ambassador and their subsequent far-reaching conversation regarding Korea and its foreign-policy implications. Papers of Dean Acheson.
(4 pages)
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Memorandum by the Joint Chiefs of Staff, dated June 30, 1950, to General Douglas MacArthur, lifting restrictions on the use of Army Forces and authorizing MacArthur to act as MacArthur had earlier proposed. Papers of George M. Elsey.
(1 page)
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Reply, dated June 30, 1950, from President Harry S. Truman to Clark M. Clifford, and Clifford's June 29, 1950 letter containing advice on Korea. Harry S. Truman: President's Secretary's Files.
(3 pages)
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Classified message, dated June 30, 1950, from the Joint Chiefs of Staff notifying General Douglas MacArthur that he should refer to the U.S. State Department any offer of troops made by the Nationalist Chinese leader. Papers of George M. Elsey.
(1 page)
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Classified message, dated June 30, 1950, instructing U.S. Army public information officers on the handling of request.s for information and other public information duties relating to the Korean situation. Papers of Harry S. Truman: Naval Aide Files.
(3 pages)
July 1, 1950
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Presidential calendar of appointments for July 1, 1950. Papers of Harry S. Truman: Matthew Connelly Files.(1 page)
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Classified message, dated July 1, 1950, from the Joint Chiefs of Staff authorizing General Douglas MacArthur to take certain steps to implement a naval blockade of the entire Korean coast. Papers of George M. Elsey.
(1 page)
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