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NSC 19/2 TOP SECRET August 4, 1948 TRUMAN NOTE BY THE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY ARCHIVES RECORDS AND to the COVERAGE SERVICE" Es NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL on DISPOSITION OF THE FORMER ITALIAN COLONIES IN AFRICA References: a. NSC 19/1 b. Memo for NSC Members from Executive Secretary, NSC, same subject, dated July 30, 1948 C. Memo for Secretary of State from Executive Secretary, NSC, same subject, dated August 2, 1948 The enclosed report by the Under Secretary of State on the above subject is circulated herewith for consideration by the National Security Council at its 17th meeting on Thursday, August 5, 1948. The Secretary of Defense is invited to note Mr. Lovett's re- quest in the last paragraph of the enclosed memorandum, that this matter be brought to the urgent attention of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. SIDNEY W. SOUERS Executive Secretary Distribution: The Secretary of State The Secretary of Defense The Secretary of the Army The Secretary of the Navy The Secretary of the Air Force The Chairman, National Security Resources Board NSC 19/2 TOP SECRET

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