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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
August 1, 1946.
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT:
In view of the early anticipated return of Mr.
Justice Jackson, I believe it appropriate to give you a
brief note with reference to his memorandum concerning the
advisability of participation in further international war
trials in Europe.
In his letter, Justice Jackson leans strongly
toward no further participation. On May 27th I wrote you
a nemorandum stating that, in my judgment, no decision should
be made at that time, and suggesting the desirability of my
talking with Charles Fahy, who was returning to this country
and was familiar with the general situation. In addition, I
felt it would be well for you to have the benefit of the
report on the investigation being conducted by Brig. Gen. Tol-
ford Taylor, Deputy Chief of Counsel, who I was advised would
succeed Justice Jackson in the matter of any further trials.
I saw Charles Fahy, and he stated that, while he
would like to have the benefit of General Taylor's report on
the investigation being made, he was in accord with my sugges-
tion that no determination be made by you at that time.
I have not taken the matter up with the Attorney
General, because I hoped that General Taylor's report on the
evidence collected would be coming in and that I might then
take the matter up with Attorney General Clark. Mr. Hopkins
of your office has informed me that the report has not been
received.
I feel that, prior to making any commitment in this
matter, you should get the present view of Justice Jackson
and be informed as to what evidence the investigation has dis-
closed on which future trials might be based.
I am not positive that the ultimate determination
as to the course to be taken should be put on your doorstep,
but in any event no decision should be made until you have the
full picture as to what evidence will be available, as well as
the advice of the Attorney General and possibly of the State
Department.
is ARCHIVES "NATIONAL SERVICE" RECORDS
RICHMOND B. KEECH,
Administrative Assistant
to the President.