Memorandum from Acting Secretary of State James Webb to President Harry S. Truman, with Attachments
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
WASHINGTON
TOP SECONT OLUNL
December 18, 1950
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
Subject: Suggestions of the Departments of State and Defense
for Procedure in Connection with Brussels Conference
The Departments of State and Defense suggest for your
approval the following procedure in connection with the
establishment of the European Defense Force and the designation
of General of the Army Dwight D. Eisenhower as the Supreme Allied
Commander, Europe:
(1) The North Atlantic Council will on Monday approve action
by the North Atlantic Defense Committee regarding the contribution
of Germany to the defense of Western Europe and the creation of an
integrated European Defense Force, the establishment of a Supreme
Headquarters in Europe, and the reorganization of the North Atlantic
Treaty Organization military structure.
(2) As part of the Council action establishing the Integrated
Defense Force and the Supreme Headquarters, it is expected that a
resolution will be adopted requesting the President of the
United States to designate a U. S. Officer to take the position of
Supreme Allied Commander, Europe. At the same time the resolution
will express the hope that you will favorably consider General
Eisenhower for the position.
Upon taking this action it is Secretary Acheson's intention to
request a recess, during which time he will communicate with you in
order to secure your designation of General Eisenhower for the stated
post. A copy of Secretary Acheson's proposed telegram to you
transmitting this request is attached (Attachment A). It is expected
that this message will be received Monday afternoon. Following
receipt of Secretary Acheson's message you may wish to call
General Eisenhower to inform him of your intention to designate him.
A draft reply which could be sent Monday night for use at the
Tuesday morning session at the Council is attached (Attachment B) .
(3) Following
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