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Telegram from Everett Drumright to Secretary of State Dean Acheson
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Telegram from Everett Drumright to Secretary of State Dean Acheson
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INCOMING TELEGRAM
Department of State
TELEGRAPH BRANCH
PLAIN
A
Action
Control: 5763
Rec'd: July 14, 1950
FROM: Taejon
7:48 a.m.
Info
TO:
Secretary of State
NO:
7, July 14
SENT DEPARTMENT 7; REPEATED TOKYO UNNUMBERED.
Following letter dated Taejon, Korea, 14 July for Secretary :
"Dear Mr. . Acheson:
"In this hour of extreme trial for the Korean nation, I
want you to know how deeply grateful we are for the
magnificent fight America is waging to save Korea as well
as democracy, and for your own great personal service
in it. Korea is very proud to be the front-line ally of
the United States and the United Nations and most emphatically
pledges all in her power to win a lasting victory for
cherished common cause.
The Government and people of Korea feel sure, and I know
you do, that now is the time and Korea is the place to
demonstrate to the world once and for all that democracy
is the only way of peaceful life, and that despotic
Communism must be decisively defeated The morale and
stamina of our forces are very high. The fighting ability
and the material power of the American and Allied Forces
are unsurpassed. I know that our over=all victory is only
a question of time. We are all very confident here.
Korea will never forget what the government and people of
America are doing for her; it will go down in Korean
history for many centuries as a great turning point in her
national life. I shall highly appreciate it if you will
kindly convey this sentiment to President Truman. The
Armed Forces and the people of the United States.
With highest esteem,
Sincerely yours,
Ben C. o Limb.
ARCHIVES **NATIONAL SERVICE'A RECORDS
AND
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Korea.
19
DRUMR IGHT
MAM: K
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