Highlights of Powers Trial

This is the U.S. State Department's summary of the trial of pilot Francis Gary Powers for espionage in the Soviet Union.

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DEPARTMENT OF STATE u.v EXECUTIVE SECRETARIAT August 19, Caron D FOR: Brig. Gen. Goodpaster The White House SUBJECT: Highlights of Powers Trial FROM: John A. Calhoun noun Attached is a summary prepared by the Department of highlights of the Powers trial on August 19, 1960.