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Truman, Acheson, and Marshall, ca. 1950

     About the Collection

The Marshall Plan includes 69 documents totaling 539 pages, nine photographs, an exhibit titled George C. Marshall: Soldier of Peace, and a teaching activity based on the exhibit. Paper copies of the documents in the collection are available in the Establishing the Marshall Plan B file in the Truman Presidential Museum & Library Reading Room.

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Date                          Document Titles, Marshall Plan B File
1946
AprilKindleberger to Cohen, April 5, 1946; Memoranda, 1946; State Department File; Charles P. Kindleberger Papers.  View this document (2 pages)   Printer Friendly Version (PDF)

 
AugustKindleberger to Galbraith, August 13, 1946; State Department File; Memoranda, 1946; Charles P. Kindleberger Papers.  View this document (5 pages)   Printer Friendly Version (PDF)

 
        Kindleberger to John C. deWilde, August 14, 1946; Memoranda, 1946; State Department File; Charles P. Kindleberger Papers.  View this document (3 pages)   Printer Friendly Version (PDF)

 
OctoberGalbraith to Kindleberger, October 25, 1946; Memoranda, 1946; State Department File; Charles P. Kindleberger Papers.  View this document (3 pages)   Printer Friendly Version (PDF)

 
        Kindleberger to Galbraith, October 30, 1946; Memoranda, 1946; State Department File; Charles P. Kindleberger Papers.  View this document (2 pages)   Printer Friendly Version (PDF)

1947
JanuaryTruman to Hoover, January 18, 1947; OF 950B: Economic Mission as to Food…; Truman Papers.  View this document (1 page)   Printer Friendly Version (PDF)

 
        Hoover to Truman, January 19, 1947; OF 950B: Economic Mission as to Food…; Truman Papers.  View this document (1 page)   Printer Friendly Version (PDF)

 
FebruaryHerbert Hoover's press release of The President's Economic Mission to Germany and Austria, Report No. 1: German Agriculture and Food Requirements, February 28, 1947.  View this document (23 pages)   Printer Friendly Version (PDF)

 
MarchJoseph M. Jones Notes on the Economics of Peace, March 1947.  View this document (3 pages)   Printer Friendly Version (PDF)

 
        Edward Mason to Willard Thorpe, March 20, 1947; Memoranda, 1947; State Department File; Charles P. Kindleberger Papers.  View this document (2 pages)   Printer Friendly Version (PDF)

 
        Truman to Hoover, March 24, 1947; OF 950B: Economic Mission as to Food…; Truman Papers.  View this document (1 page)   Printer Friendly Version (PDF)

 
        Draft, The President's Economic Mission to Germany and Austria, Report 3, March, 1947; OF 950B: Economic Mission as to Food…; Truman Papers.  View this document (20 pages)   Printer Friendly Version (PDF)

 
        Kindleberger to de Wilde, March 24, 1947; Memoranda, 1947; State Department File; Charles P. Kindleberger Papers.  View this document (2 pages)   Printer Friendly Version (PDF)

 
        Kindleberger to Thorpe, March 26, 1947; Memoranda, 1947; State Department File; Charles P. Kindleberger Papers.  View this document (3 pages)   Printer Friendly Version (PDF)

 
        Kindleberger to deWilde, March 29, 1947; Memoranda, 1947; State Department File; Charles P. Kindleberger Papers.  View this document (3 pages)   Printer Friendly Version (PDF)

 
AprilKindleberger to deWilde, April 18, 1947; Memoranda, 1947; State Department File; Charles P. Kindleberger Papers.  View this document (3 pages)   Printer Friendly Version (PDF)

 
        Draft Outline Notes for Mr. Acheson's speech before Delta Council, May 8, Drafted April 23, 1947.  View this document (14 pages)   Printer Friendly Version (PDF)

 
MayA letter from Joseph M. Jones to Mr. Acheson suggesting that foreign finanical aid should come in the form of grants.  View this document (1 page)   Printer Friendly Version (PDF)

 
        Jones to Lippman; May 7, 1947; Dean Acheson’s speech before Delta Council; Subject File; Joseph M. Jones Papers.  View this document (1 page)   Printer Friendly Version (PDF)

 
        "Administration Now Shifts Its Emphasis on Foreign Aid: Economic Reconstruction of Western Europe Now Held Best Bar to Soviet Expansion" by James Reston, May 9, 1947.  View this document (1 page)   Printer Friendly Version (PDF)

 
        Report on Radio Reaction to Acheson’s Speech, May 15, 1947; Corres re transfer of material used by JM Jones in the writing the Fifteen Weeks; Subject File; Joseph M. Jones Papers.  View this document (8 pages)   Printer Friendly Version (PDF)

 
        Speech by Dean Acheson at Cleveland, MS., May 18, 1947; The Department of State Bulletin.  View this document (5 pages)   Printer Friendly Version (PDF)

 
        Jones to Havlick, et.al. May 20, 1947 with attached draft address “Design for Reconstruction”; Marshall Plan-Public Pressures; Acheson-May 8 speech; Subject File; Joseph M. Jones Papers.  View this document (9 pages)   Printer Friendly Version (PDF)

 
JuneSpeech by George C. Marshall, June 15. 1947; The Department of State Bulletin.  View this document (3 pages)   Printer Friendly Version (PDF)

 
JulyWorld Cereals Position For 1947/48, July, 1947; IEFC 2nd meeting, October 14, 1946; International Emergency Food Council File; Clinton P. Anderson Papers.  View this document (7 pages)   Printer Friendly Version (PDF)

 
        Memo for files re: Acheson’s Harvard speech of June 5, 1947; Miscellaneous mimeo Speeches; Subject File; Joseph M. Jones Papers.  View this document (2 pages)   Printer Friendly Version (PDF)

 
        Jones to Russell, July 2, 1947; Truman Doctrine Marshall Plan; Subject File; Joseph M. Jones Papers.  View this document (1 page)   Printer Friendly Version (PDF)

 
        The Marshall Proposal of Assistance to Europe, July 10, 1947; European Recovery Program; Secretary of the Treasury, Alphabetical File; John Snyder Papers.  View this document (13 pages)   Printer Friendly Version (PDF)

 
        “Certain Aspects of the European Recovery Problem”, July, 1947; ERP [folder 2]; Subject File, 1916 1960; Clark Clifford Papers.  View this document (66 pages)   Printer Friendly Version (PDF)

 
August“Summary of State Department’s Position of European Recovery Plan”, August 26, 1947; ERP [folder 2]; Subject File, 1916 1960; Clark Clifford Papers.  View this document (12 pages)   Printer Friendly Version (PDF)

 
        Lovett to Truman, August 29, 1947; Economic Recovery Program [folder 2]; Subject File, 1916 1960; Clark Clifford Papers.  View this document (3 pages)   Printer Friendly Version (PDF)

 
SeptemberDepartment of State Outgoing Telegram to Moscow Embassy, Sept 12, 1947.  View this document (4 pages)   Printer Friendly Version (PDF)

 
        “The Immediate Need for Emergency Aid to Europe,” September 29, 1947; Anderson, Clinton P.; General File; PSF; Truman Papers.  View this document (18 pages)   Printer Friendly Version (PDF)

 
October'“European Recovery Program Basic Document No. 1”, October 31, 1947; ERP [folder 2]; Subject File, 1916-1960; Clark Clifford Papers.  View this document (27 pages)   Printer Friendly Version (PDF)

 
NovemberEuropean Recovery and American Aid (Parts 1 & 2), November, 1947; Foreign Aid, Report by the President's Committee ; Subject File, 1916 1960; Clark Clifford Papers.  View this document (7 pages)   Printer Friendly Version (PDF)

 
        European Recovery and American Aid (Part 3), November, 1947; Foreign Aid, Report by the President's Committee; Subject File, 1916 1960; Clark Clifford Papers.  View this document (7 pages)   Printer Friendly Version (PDF)

 
        Moseley to Truman, November 26, 1947; Anderson, Clinton P.; General File; PSF; Truman Papers.  View this document (2 pages)   Printer Friendly Version (PDF)

 
DecemberTruman to Moseley, December 1, 1947; Anderson, Clinton P.; General File; PSF; Truman Papers.  View this document (1 page)   Printer Friendly Version (PDF)

1948
AprilWar Department Classified Message Center, Incoming Classified Message, April 1948.  View this document (6 pages)   Printer Friendly Version (PDF)

 
JulyMemorandum for the President Dispatch of B 29 bombers, July 16, 1948; Memoranda for President-Meeting Discussions (1948); Subject File: NSC Meetings; PSF; Truman Papers.  View this document (9 pages)   Printer Friendly Version (PDF)

 
        Memorandum for the President The Situation in Germany, July 23, 1948; Memoranda for President-Meeting Discussions (1948); Subject File: NSC Meetings; PSF; Truman Papers.  View this document (9 pages)   Printer Friendly Version (PDF)

 
AugustRobert Garner to Hoffman, August 16, 1948; Correspondence, 1948; Economic Cooperation Administration File; Paul G. Hoffman Papers.  View this document (3 pages)   Printer Friendly Version (PDF)

 
NovemberJohn H. Williams to Hoffman with attached report, “long term program”, December 2, 1948; Correspondence, 1948; Economic Cooperation Administration File; Paul G. Hoffman Papers.  View this document (25 pages)   Printer Friendly Version (PDF)

1949
JanuaryReview of Operations of Information Service, January 14, 1949; Information Service Review of First Six Months (1948); Economic Cooperation Administration File; Paul G. Hoffman Papers.  View this document (26 pages)   Printer Friendly Version (PDF)

 
SeptemberHoffman to Arthur H. Vandenburg, September 26, 1949; Correspondence, 1949; Economic Cooperation Administration File; Paul G. Hoffman Papers.  View this document (2 pages)   Printer Friendly Version (PDF)

 
OctoberText of Statement by Paul G. Hoffman on European Economy, October 31, 1949; Speeches and Statements Paul G. Hoffman, 1948 1952; Economic Cooperation Administration File; Paul G. Hoffman Papers.  View this document (7 pages)   Printer Friendly Version (PDF)

 
DecemberReview of European Press Reaction to Mr. Hoffman's Paris Visit and OEEC Negotiations, 25 October thru 10 November 1949, December 1, 1949; European Press Reaction to Mr. Hoffman's visit to Paris, October 25 November 10, 1949; Economic Cooperation Administration File; Hoffman Papers.  View this document (33 pages)   Printer Friendly Version (PDF)

1950
AprilTruman to Lay, April 12, 1950; NSC Meeting No. 55; Subject File: NSC Meetings; PSF; Truman Papers.  View this document (1 page)   Printer Friendly Version (PDF)

 
JuneOliver Franks to Hoffman, June 21, 1950; Correspondence, 1950; Economic Cooperation Administration File; Paul G. Hoffman Papers.  View this document (3 pages)   Printer Friendly Version (PDF)

 
SeptemberCBS Report of Hoffman Resignation, September 25, 1950; Broadcast re resignation; Economic Cooperation Administration File; Paul G. Hoffman Papers.  View this document (2 pages)   Printer Friendly Version (PDF)

 
        Excerpt from Broadcast: Paul Hoffman Resignation, September 25, 1950; Broadcast re resignation; Economic Cooperation Administration File; Paul G. Hoffman Papers.  View this document (1 page)   Printer Friendly Version (PDF)

1952
AugustInterview with Harold Stein, August 7, 1952; Harry B. Price Papers.  View this document (3 pages)   Printer Friendly Version (PDF)

 
        Note on Interview with Glenn Craig, August 20, 1952; Harry B. Price Papers.  View this document (2 pages)   Printer Friendly Version (PDF)

 
SeptemberNote on Interview with Richard M. Bissell Jr, September 19, 1952; Harry B. Price Papers.  View this document (5 pages)   Printer Friendly Version (PDF)

 
        Note on Interview with Harlan Cleveland, September 27, 1952; Harry B. Price Papers  View this document (2 pages)   Printer Friendly Version (PDF)

 
        Correspondence between Donald C. Stone and Hoffman, Re attached report by Donald C. Stone: Implications of Mutual Security Act and Requirements for Action, October 4, 1951; Correspondence, 1951; Economic Cooperation Administration File; Paul G. Hoffman Papers.  View this document (9 pages)   Printer Friendly Version (PDF)

 
OctoberInterview with Averell Harriman, October 1, 1952; Harry B. Price Papers.  View this document (5 pages)   Printer Friendly Version (PDF)

 
        Interview with George C. Marshall, October 30, 1952; Harry B. Price Papers.  View this document (3 pages)   Printer Friendly Version (PDF)

 
DecemberCorrespondence between Paul G. Hoffman, Walter Annenberg, and Ivan Peterman, Re: attached Philadelphia Inquirer Editorial, Fall, 1952; Correspondence, 1952; Economic Cooperation Administration File; Paul G. Hoffman Papers.  View this document (13 pages)   Printer Friendly Version (PDF)

1953
JanuaryInterview with Paul G. Hoffman, January 28, 1953; Harry B. Price Papers.  View this document (10 pages)   Printer Friendly Version (PDF)

1967
AprilThe Marshall Plan Then and Now, April, 1967; Vertical File.  View this document (8 pages)   Printer Friendly Version (PDF)

Not Dated
         "Summary Report of Famine Emergency Committee,” n.d., OF 950A: National Famine Emergency Council; Truman Papers.  (7 pages)   [Print]

 
         Anderson to Truman, c. 1948; Anderson, Clinton P.; General File; PSF; Truman Papers.  (2 pages)   [Print]

 
         Annex A: General Outline of the Reconstruction Problem,n.d.; German Railroad Intelligence; OSS File; Charles P. Kindleberger Papers.  (6 pages)   [Print]

 
         Draft, Report on Communist Expansion, February 28, 1947; Truman Doctrine: "Important Relevant Papers" folder; Subject File; Joseph M. Jones Papers.  (5 pages)   [Print]

 
         Draft, The President's Economic Mission to Germany and Austria, Report 3, March, 1947; OF 950B: Economic Mission as to Food…; Truman Papers.  (19 pages)   [Print]

 
         Memorandum from Mike Mansfield, c. 1947; Economic Cooperation Administration Special Session of Congress; Subject File, 1916 1960; Clark Clifford Papers.  (2 pages)   [Print]

 
         Notes pages 16-20: On German Harvest and the Distribution of Food within Germany.  (4 pages)   [Print]

 
         Notes pages 3-7, with Recommendations from the Special Cereals Conference.  (4 pages)   [Print]

 
         The United States Grain Export Program, 1947; IEFC Cabinet Committee on World Food Program; International Emergency Food Council File; Clinton P. Anderson Papers.  (10 pages)   [Print]

 



       
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