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SECRET ADDRESS OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE WASHINGTON 25, D.C. DEPARTMENT OF STATE WASHINGTON North atlantic September 21, 1951 file til Treaty arganization 9-27-51 qB. MEMORANDUM FOR MR. HOPKINS THE WHITE HOUSE There are attached for your information and files copies of telegrams containing the message from the President to President Bayar of Turkey, and Prime Minister Venizelos of Greece, regarding the invitation on behalf of the NATO Council for Greece and Turkey to become a full member of NATO. There is also attached a copy of the secret message from the President to President Bayar, regarding preliminary conversations with Turkey concerning the setting up of a Middle East Command. These messages were approved by the President Thursday, September 20, during Acting Secretary Webb's appointment with him. Attachments: W. J. McWilliams Director, Executive Secretariat As stated. HARRY TRUMAN ARCHIVES "NATIONAL AND LIBRARY u GOVERNING State Dept. DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12065, Sec. 3-402 State Dept. Guidelines, March 6, 1982 By HC NLT, Date 6-20-ky SECRET