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This press release contains a statement by the Secretary of State, Christian Herter, confirming that the downed U-2 aircraft piloted by Gary Powers was conducting aerial surveillance.
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State Department Press Release No. 254 Concerning U-2 Incident
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State Department Press Release No. 254 Concerning U-2 Incident
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This press release contains a statement by the Secretary of State, Christian Herter, confirming that the downed U-2 aircraft piloted by Gary Powers was conducting aerial surveillance.
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Christian A. Herter Papers
Official Correspondence and Memoranda
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