Memorandum to Secretary of State George Marshall, with Attached Explanatory Memoranda
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OCR Page 1 of 8Sept. 11, 1948
TRUMAN LIBRARY
MEMORANDUM TO SECRETARY MARSHALL:
COVERIMENT
1. As you well know, since becoming President I have
consistently favored the establishment of an independent state for
Jews in the Middle East. This country has taken a position of
leadership in the establishment of such an independent state, and
I think it should continue to take such leadership.
2. It is my belief that strong American support of
the new state of Israel will hasten the ultimate settlement of the
problem of the Middle East, and will contribute toward the attain-
ment of world peace.
3. We are engaged now in extending economic aid and
moral support to the nations of western Europe, in order to stem
the spread of Communism. I consider it necessary, at this time,
to lend our same support and extend economic aid to Israel for the
same reason.
4. There is ample precedent in international law for
the extension of de jure recognition to Israel. This is illustrated
by the fact that fourteen nations have extended de jure recognition
to Israel since it became an independent state on May 15, 1948. It
is my opinion that de jure recognition by the United States will
hasten the recognition of Israel by other nations, and this will
have a stabilizing effect in the Middle East.
5. In view of the above, it is my wish that the follow-
ing course of action be taken:
1. Extend de jure recognition to Israel at
once.
2. Make loan to Israel just as soon as details
can be completed.
3. Take active steps to assist Israel in gaining
admission to the United Nations.
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