Ambassador Muccio
reports to US State Department that North Korea has crossed the 38th Parallel,
SEOUL, June 25, 1950
Oral History
Interview with John J. Muccio, Special Representative of the President to
Korea, 1948-49; Ambassador to Korea, 1949-52; Envoy Extraordinary to Iceland,
1954. Washington, D. C. February 10, 1971 by Jerry N. Hess
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
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.
Resolution,
dated June 25, 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
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 Harry S. Truman: President's Secretary's
Files
Note
by George Elsey describing documents that were before President Truman during
the June 25, 1950, Blair House meeting. Papers of George M. Elsey.
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
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
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June 1950, top secret report on military situation by Shtykov to Comrade Zakharov,
Cold War International History Project, "New Russian Documents on the
Korean War", introduction and translations by Kathryn Weathersby, Telegram
# 14
Summary
of conversation with President Harry S. Truman regarding intentions of the
Chinese communists vis a vis Korea, June 26, 1950. Papers of George M. Elsey
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
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
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
President
Truman's statement about Korea, June 26, 1950
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 File
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
US-USSR
Exchange of Views Regarding the Invasion of South Korea, June 27-29, 1950
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Minutes,
[erroneously] 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Note
from 1951 by George Elsey concerning the British offer of a naval task force
on 30 June 1950. Papers of George M. Elsey
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
Classified
message, dated June 30, 1950, instructing U.S. Army public information officers
on the handling of requests for information and other public information duties
relating to the Korean situation. Papers of Harry S. Truman: Naval Aide Files
1
July 1950, ciphered telegram, Fyn-Si (Stalin) to Soviet ambassador in Pyongyang
(Shtykov), Cold War International History Project, "New Russian Documents
on the Korean War", introduction and translations by Kathryn Weathersby,
Telegram #15
1
July 1950, ciphered telegram, Shtykov to Fyn-Si (Stalin) re political mood
on North Korea, Cold War International History Project, "New Russian
Documents on the Korean War", introduction and translations by Kathryn
Weathersby, Telegram #16
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
Memorandum
dated July 1, 1950, from Dean Acheson to Harry S. Truman describing a visit
to former Secretary of State George C. Marshall by Acheson and W. Averell
Harriman. Papers of Eben A. Ayers.
Memorandum
for the record, dated July 3, 1950, by Philip C. Jessup regarding discussion
between the Secretary of State and the Secretary of the Army on the possibility
of recommending to the President that he deliver a Message to Congress asking
for a Joint Resolution from Congress supporting the administration's action
in Korea. Papers of Dean Acheson.
Memorandum
of conversation, dated July 3, 1950, by Philip C. Jessup summarizing a meeting
among the President, the Senate Majority Leader and various departmental secretaries
and advisors at Blair House. The conversation covered the possibility of the
President going before Congress to make a report on the Korean situation and
of Congress offering a Joint Resolution expressing approval of the action
taken in Korea. Papers of Dean Acheson.
Two
drafts, dated July 3, 1950, of a possible Resolution of Congress proposed
by the Department of Defense. Papers of George M. Elsey.
Memorandum
of telephone conversation, dated July 3, 1950, recounting a discussion between
the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defense concerning a draft of
a suggested Presidential Message to Congress and Joint Resolution of Congress.
Papers of Dean Acheson.
4
July 1950, ciphered telegram, Shtykov to Fyn-Si (Stalin) re meeting with Kim
Il Sung and Pak Hon-Yong, Cold War International History Project, "New
Russian Documents on the Korean War", introduction and translations by
Kathryn Weathersby, Telegram #17
Letter
to President Truman from Russell Abbot Ames, dated July 4, 1950, criticizing
the decision to intervene in Korea. Papers of Harry S. Truman: White House
Central Files-Official Files.
Message
to Commander in Chief Far East (CINCFE) Douglas MacArthur from the Joint Chiefs
of Staff, dated July 3, 1950, describing the announcement of a naval blockade
of the Korean coast. Papers of Harry S. Truman: Naval Aide Files.
Statement
by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the USSR, Andrei Gromyko,
July 4,1950 on American Intervention in Korea
5
July 1950, ciphered telegram, Filippov (Stalin) to Chinese Foreign Minister
Zhou Enlai (via Soviet ambassador to the People's Republic of China [PRC]
N.V. Roshchin), Cold War International History Project, "New Russian
Documents on the Korean War", introduction and translations by Kathryn
Weathersby, Telegram #18
6
July 1950, ciphered telegram, Fyn-Si (Stalin) to Shtykov, Cold War International
History Project, "New Russian Documents on the Korean War", introduction
and translations by Kathryn Weathersby, Telegram #19
Classified
message, dated July 6, 1950, from Department of the Army, Joint Chiefs of
Staff to Commander in Chief Atlantic, et al. on a blockade of Korea
Memorandum
for the National Security Council, dated July 6, 1950, transmitting from the
National Security Resources Board a memorandum on suggested action in light
of the Korean situation. Papers of Harry S. Truman: President's Secretary's
Files, NSC Action No. 315
Memorandum
of telephone conversation, dated July 7, 1950, regarding a call from the Secretary
of Defense to the Secretary of State on the imminent issuance of an announcement
of an authorization to increase the number of men in uniform. Papers of Dean
Acheson
Memorandum,
dated July 7, 1950, describing the authorized strength increases for the military
services. Papers of Harry S. Truman: President's Secretary's Files.
Department
of Defense press release, dated July 7, 1950, announcing the authorization
of strength increases for the military service. Papers of George M. Elsey
United
Nations resolution concerning the complaint of aggression upon the Republic
of Korea, dated July 7, 1950. Papers of Eben A. Ayers.
"Report
to the President Pursuant to the President's Directive of January 31, 1950,"
with transmittal memorandum to Charles Murphy, dated May 1, 1950. Upon acceptance
by the President, this document was designated "National Security Council
(NSC) 68: United States Objectives and Programs for National Security."
Papers of Harry S. Truman: President's Secretary's Files."
US,
Central Intelligence Agency, Weekly Summary Excerpt, July 7, 1950 "Subject:
The Korean Situation: Soviet Intentions and Capabilities"
8
July 1950, ciphered telegram, Shtykov to Fyn-Si (Stalin), transmitting letter
from Kim Il Sung to Stalin, Cold War International History Project, "New
Russian Documents on the Korean War", introduction and translations by
Kathryn Weathersby, Telegram #20
8
July 1950, ciphered telegram, Filippov (Stalin) to Soviet Ambassador Roshchin
in PRC transmitting message to Mao Zedong, Cold War International History
Project, "New Russian Documents on the Korean War", introduction
and translations by Kathryn Weathersby, Telegram #21
Draft
Statement by the President, dated July 8, 1950, announcing the designation
of General Douglas MacArthur as the commander of United Nations forces in
Korea. Papers of Harry S. Truman: President's Secretary's Files.
US,
Central Intelligence Agency, Intelligence Memorandum No. 302 July 8, 1950
CIA
Analysis of the North Korean Invasion, Intelligence Memorandum No. 302, July
8, 1950
US,
Central Intelligence Agency, Intelligence Memorandum No. 304 July 10, 1950,
Subject: Effects of a Voluntary Withdrawal of U.S. Forces from Korea
Message
from the Joint Chiefs of Staff to the Commander in Chief Far East (CINCFE)
Douglas MacArthur dated July 10, 1950, informing MacArthur of his designation
as Commander in Chief of the United Nations Command in Korea (CINCUNC). Papers
of Harry S. Truman: Naval Aide Files.
US,
Central Intelligence Agancy, Daily Summary Excerpt, July 12, 1950 "Subject:
Possible Assault on Taiwan"
Exchange
of correspondence between the President and Congressman J. Vaughan Gary regarding
the advisability of a radio address to the public on the Korea situation,
13 July 1950. Papers of Harry S. Truman: White House Central Files-Official
File.
13 July 1950, ciphered telegram,
Filippov (Stalin) to Zhou Enlai or Mao Zedong (via Roshchin), Cold
War International History Project, "New Russian Documents on the Korean
War", introduction and translations by Kathryn Weathersby, Telegram
#22
13
July 1950, ciphered telegram, Fyn-Si (Stalin) to Shtykov, Cold War International
History Project, "New Russian Documents on the Korean War", introduction
and translations by Kathryn Weathersby, Telegram #23
14
July 1950, handwritten letter, Kim Il Sung to Soviet Government (via Shtykov),
Cold War International History Project, "New Russian Documents on the
Korean War", introduction and translations by Kathryn Weathersby, Telegram
#24
Notes,
dated July 14, 1950, regarding the Secretary of State's description of decisions
made at a Cabinet meeting on the subject of the President's planned Message
to Congress and "fireside chat" with the public, including the Secretary's
direction to State Department personnel. Papers of Dean Acheson.
Memorandum,
dated July 14, 1950, describing discussion by State Department advisors and
the Secretary of State on Defense Department proposed material for inclusion
in the President's Message to Congress and other parts of the Message for
which State Department was responsible. Papers of Dean Acheson.
Memorandum,
dated July 14, 1950, from Niles W. Bond to Eben A. Ayers transmitting letter
of thanks from the Korean Minister of Foreign Affairs to the Secretary of
State. Papers of Harry S. Truman: White House Central Files-Official File.
President Rhee Syngman turns over South Korean Forces to General MacArthur,
July 14, 1950
Memorandum,
dated July 16, 1950, from General J. Lawton Collins to the President describing
his impressions after a recent visit to the Far Eastern Command. Papers of
Harry S. Truman: White House Central Files-Offical File.
Letter,
dated July 17, 1950, from John M. Chang to the President transmitting a cable
of thanks from the Korean President to the President Truman. Papers of Harry
S. Truman: President's Secretary's Files.
Memorandum
of conversation, dated July 17, 1950, describing discussion of Korean developments
as they affect the international situation between the Ambassador of France
and the Secretary of State. Papers of Dean Acheson.
Memorandum
of conversation, dated July 19, 1950, describing discussion on the question
of ground forces for Korea between the Ambassador of New Zealand and the Secretary
of State. Papers of Dean Acheson.
Summary
(July 19, 1950) from the President to General Douglas MacArthur outlining
the major features of the Message being sent to Congress by President Truman
that day. Harry S. Truman Papers of George M. Elsey.
Message,
dated July 19, 1950, from General Douglas MacArthur to the President providing
an estimate of the current military situation in Korea. Papers of Harry S.
Truman: Naval Aide Files.
Message
to Congress from the President, dated July 19, 1950, describing actions taken
in response to the situation in Korea, the significance of the events, and
requests for proposed legislation. Papers of George M. Elsey.
Text
of radio address delivered by the President on July 19, 1950, on the Korean
situation and its implications. Papers of George M. Elsey.
Department
of State public opinion summary, dated July 20, 1950, outlining responses
to the President's Message to Congress and radio address. Papers of George
M. Elsey.
Exchange
of correspondence between the President and Claude A. Putnam regarding the
pledge of support from the National Association of Manufacturers in response
to the Korea situation. Papers of Harry S. Truman: White House Central Files-Official
File.
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.
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.
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.
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 NSC 76, U.S. Courses of Action in the Event Soviet
Forces Enter Korean Hostilities. Papers of Harry S. Truman: President’s Secretary’s
Files.
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July 1950, ciphered telegram, Vyshinsky to Roshchin transmitting message from
Filippov (Stalin) to Zhou Enlai, Cold War International History Project, "New
Russian Documents on the Korean War", introduction and translations by
Kathryn Weathersby, Telegram #25
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
on the Korean War. Papers of George M. Elsey.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. 2 September
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, August
17, 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.
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.
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.
"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.
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.
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.
27
August 1950, ciphered telegram, Filippov (Stalin) to Zhou Enlai, Cold War
International History Project, "New Russian Documents on the Korean War",
introduction and translations by Kathryn Weathersby, Telegram #26
28
August 1950, ciphered telegram, Fyn-Si (Stalin) to Kim Il Sung (via Shtykov),
Cold War International History Project, "New Russian Documents on the
Korean War", introduction and translations by Kathryn Weathersby, Telegram
#27
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.
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.
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.
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.
31
August 1950, ciphered telegram, Shtykov to Fyn-Si (Stalin) re meeting with
Kim Il Sung, Cold War International History Project, "New Russian Documents
on the Korean War", introduction and translations by Kathryn Weathersby,
Telegram #28
31
August 1950, ciphered telegram, Shtykov to Fyn-Si (Stalin) transmitting letter
from Kim Il Sung to Stalin, Cold War International History Project, "New
Russian Documents on the Korean War", introduction and translations by
Kathryn Weathersby, Telegram #29
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Report on Communist
Radio Propaganda on the Korean War, August 8 - 31, 1950. Ogloblin, Peter.
September 12, 1950.
13
September 1950, ciphered telegram, Shtykov to Ministry of Foreign Affairs,
Moscow, Cold War International History Project, "New Russian Documents
on the Korean War", introduction and translations by Kathryn Weathersby,
Telegram #30
"The
Discrepancy between the Russian and Chinese Versions of Mao's 2 October 1950
Message to Stalin on Chinese Entry into the Korean War: A Chinese Scholar's
Reply," by Shen Zhihua, Cold War International History Project
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.
Recommendations for Psychological
Warfare in Korea, Kilchoon, Kim. October 08, 1950.
Memoranda for the President,
dated October 9, 1950, pertaining to the proposed trip by President Truman
to the Pacific to meet with General MacArthur regarding the situation in Korea
Notes from Dean Acheson's
meeting with President Truman, dated October 9, 1950, regarding the President's
proposed trip to the Pacific to meet with General MacArthur including the
subjects to be discussed.
Notes from Dean Acheson's
meeting with President Truman, dated October 9, 1950, pertaining to the proposed
speeches of the President concerning the situation in Korea.
Statement by the
President, dated October 10, 1950, discussing the forthcoming trip to the
Pacific to meet with General MacArthur regarding the conditions in Korea.
Message from the
Chief of Naval Operations to the Commander in Chief of the Pacific General
Douglas MacArthur, dated October 10, 1950, pertaining to the logistics of
President Truman's trip to Wake Island.
Department of State
Daily Opinion Summary, dated October 11, 1950, reporting the reactions of
the media concerning the upcoming meeting of President Truman and General
MacArthur.
Outline used by the
President during his meeting with General MacArthur, dated October 13, 1950,
containing discussion topics pertaining to Korea, Japan, the Pacific and the
Philippines.
Notes from Dean Rusk's
meeting with Ambassador Muccio, dated October 14, 1950, concerning the situation
in Korea.
Notes from Dean Rusk's
meeting with Special Assistant to the President Averell Harriman and General
MacArthur, dated October 14, 1950, regarding the situation in Korea.
Substance of Statements
made at Wake Island Conference, dated 15 October 1950, compiled by General
of the Army Omar N. Bradley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, from notes
kept by the conferees from Washington.
Statement by President
Truman, dated October 15, 1950, pertaining to his meeting held on Wake Island
with General MacArthur.
Department of State
Daily Opinion Summary, dated October 16, 1950, reporting the reactions of
the media regarding the meeting between President Truman and General MacArthur.
Department of State
Daily Opinion Summary, dated October 17, 1950, reporting the reactions of
the media pertaining to the meeting of President Truman and General MacArthur
Memorandum for the
President, dated October 17, 1950, regarding World Reaction to the Wake Island
Meeting.
Speech given by President
Truman at the War Memorial Opera House in San Francisco, dated October 17,
1950, pertaining to the Wake Island Conference with General MacArthur.
Log
of President Truman's Trip to Wake Island, October 11-18, 1950
Notes from Dean Acheson's
meeting with the President, dated October 19, 1950, pertaining to the meeting
of the President and General MacArthur.
25
October 1950, VKP(b) CC [All-Union Communist Party (bolshevik)] Central Committee
Politburo decision with approved directives to Foreign Minister Vyshinsky
(at the United Nations in New York) and to Soviet Ambassador in Washington,
Cold War International History Project, "New Russian Documents on the
Korean War", introduction and translations by Kathryn Weathersby, Telegram
#31
28
October 1950, ciphered telegram, Mao Zedong to Filippov (Stalin), via Roshchin,
Cold War International History Project, "New Russian Documents on the
Korean War", introduction and translations by Kathryn Weathersby, Telegram
#32
29
October 1950, ciphered telegram, Filippov (Stalin) to Mao Zedong, Cold War
International History Project, "New Russian Documents on the Korean War",
introduction and translations by Kathryn Weathersby, Teelgram #33
Series of Memoranda
on Guerrilla Warfare, US Army, X Corps, 30 October 1950
Billy C. Mossman,
Center of Military History, United States Army, EBB AND FLOW: NOVEMBER
1950-JULY 1951, WASHINGTON, D.C., 1990
Walter G.
Hermes, CENTER
OF MILITARY HISTORY, UNITED STATES ARMY , TRUCE TENT AND FIGHTING FRONT,
WASHINGTON, D. C., 1992
1
November 1950, ciphered telegram, Fyn-Si (Stalin) to Shtykov, Cold War International
History Project, "New Russian Documents on the Korean War", introduction
and translations by Kathryn Weathersby, Telegram #34
2
November 1950, ciphered telegram, S.E. Zakharov, Soviet military representative
in Beijing, to Fyn Si (Stalin), Cold War International History Project, "New
Russian Documents on the Korean War", introduction and translations by
Kathryn Weathersby, Telegram #35
8
November 1950, ciphered telegram, Mao Zedong to Filippov (Stalin), Cold War
International History Project, "New Russian Documents on the Korean War",
introduction and translations by Kathryn Weathersby, Telegram #36
9
November 1950, VKB(b) CC Politburo decision with approved message from Gromyko
to Roshchin with message for Zhou Enlai, Cold War International History Project,
"New Russian Documents on the Korean War", introduction and translations
by Kathryn Weathersby, Telegram #37
15
November 1950, ciphered telegram, Mao Zedong to Filippov (Stalin) via Zakharov,
Cold War International History Project, "New Russian Documents on the
Korean War", introduction and translations by Kathryn Weathersby, Telegram
#38
16
November 1950, ciphered telegram, Zhou Enlai to Filippov (Stalin), Cold War
International History Project, "New Russian Documents on the Korean War",
introduction and translations by Kathryn Weathersby, Telegram #39
17
November 1950, ciphered telegram, Zhou Enlai to Filippov (Stalin), Cold War
International History Project, "New Russian Documents on the Korean War",
introduction and translations by Kathryn Weathersby, Telegram #40
17
November 1950, ciphered telegram, Filippov (Stalin) to Zhou Enlai via Zakharov,
Cold War International History Project, "New Russian Documents on the
Korean War", introduction and translations by Kathryn Weathersby, Telegram
#41
17
November 1950, ciphered telegram, Shtykov to Gromyko transmitting 16 November
1950 message from Kim Il Sung to Stalin, Cold War International History Project,
"New Russian Documents on the Korean War", introduction and translations
by Kathryn Weathersby, Telegram #42
20
November 1950, ciphered telegram, Fyn Si (Stalin) to Kim Il Sung (via Shtykov),
Cold War International History Project, "New Russian Documents on the
Korean War", introduction and translations by Kathryn Weathersby, Telegram
#43
22
November 1950, ciphered telegram, Kim Il Sung to Fyn Si (Stalin) via Shtykov,
Cold War International History Project, "New Russian Documents on the
Korean War", introduction and translations by Kathryn Weathersby, Telegram
#44
Handwritten notes
by the President, dated November 25, 1950, regarding the Wake Island Conference
with General MacArthur.
1
December 1950, ciphered telegram, Filippov (Stalin) to Mao Zedong, Cold War
International History Project, "New Russian Documents on the Korean War",
introduction and translations by Kathryn Weathersby, Telegram #45
5
December 1950, VKP(b) CC Politburo decision with approved orders to Vyshinsky
in New York and Roshchin in Beijing (with message for Zhou Enlai), Cold War
International History Project, "New Russian Documents on the Korean War",
introduction and translations by Kathryn Weathersby, Telegram #46
7
December 1950, ciphered telegram from Roshchin conveying message from Zhou
Enlai to Soviet Government, Cold War International History Project, "New
Russian Documents on the Korean War", introduction and translations by
Kathryn Weathersby, Telegram #47
7
December 1950, VKP(b) CC Politburo decision with approved message to Vyshinsky
in New York, Cold War International History Project, "New Russian Documents
on the Korean War", introduction and translations by Kathryn Weathersby,
Telegram #48
7
December 1950, ciphered telegram, Gromyko to Roshchin transmitting message
from Filippov (Stalin) to Zhou Enlai, Cold War International History Project,
"New Russian Documents on the Korean War", introduction and translations
by Kathryn Weathersby, Telegram #49
National Intelligence
Estimate, NIE-15, "Probable Soviet Moves to Exploit the Present Situation,"
11 December 1950
UNITED STATES
ARMY IN THE KOREAN WAR: SOUTH TO THE NAKTONG, NORTH TO THE YALU (June-November
1950) by Roy Appleman