Memorandum of Conversation with Secretary of State Dean Acheson, Ambassador of the Netherlands Eelco Van Kleffens, and Mr. Nolting

7787 DEPARTMENT OF STATE 5/ s Toz Memorandum of Conversation 63 IAL DATE:2-17-50 Prince Bernhard's Visit to the US; Mr. Stikker's SUBJECT: Visit to the US; Ambassador van Kleffens Expected Transfer. ARCHIVES & "NATIONAL RECORDS AND PARTICIPANTS: The Netherlands Ambassador, Mr. van Kleffens The Secretary WE - Mr. Nolting COPIES TO: EUR WE The Hague 1-1493 The Netherlands Ambassador called at his request to acquaint me with the itinerary of Prince Bernhard on his informal visit to the US. He said that the Prince would fly from Mexico to Los Angeles on March 2; would inspect several aircraft factories there; would proceed to Ft. Worth, Texas; and would proceed thence to Washington, arriving here on March 7. He will spend approximately four days here and then proceed to Ottawa. Mr. van Kleffens outlined the social and other events planned for the Netherlands Prince. He said that Bernhard, as Inspector General of the Netherlands Armed Forces, takes a lively interest in military matters and especially in aircraft plants. The Imbassador said that Mr. Stikker would arrive in New York February 27 and would come directly to Washington. He told me of the meetings and social events planned for Mr. Stikker. He said that Nr. Stikker is expected to stay in Washington about four or five days. Mr. van Kleffens DECLASSIFIED E. O. 11652, Sec. ³(E) and J(D) of (B) D.p. of State letter, <<<24 By NARS Date 6.4.76 1973