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TOD SECRET NOTES ON THE WAKE CONFERENCE A. Suggested organization of talks Saturday morning: Korea (Military operations and rehabilitation) Lunch Saturday afternoon: Japan, Philippines, others Late Afternoon: Private talk between the President and General MacArthur Dinner Saturday evening: President's press release, staff talks, any loose ends. ARCHIVES ANO B. Korea RECORDS SERVICE" GOVERY 1. Points for possible emphasis a. United Nations character of both military operations and post-hostilities reconstruction. General Mac Arthur should be complimented for the splendid way in which he and his command have responded to the United Nations aspects of the Korean problem; he should be given the full flavor of United States public and Congressional opinion on the United Nations side. b. Although we look forward to fullest United Nations responsibility in Korea, the United States must assume occupation responsibilities in North Korea and carry on with relief and rehabilitation throughout Korea, until the United Nations is ready to go ahead with an effective program. C. In working out political questions such as unification, we shall be able to influence the situation greatly, but our influence must be exercised through the United Nations and to the general satisfaction of the United Nations. DECLASSIFIED d. We must E. O. 11652, Sec. 3(E) and 5(D) or (E) Dept. of 11-67-2323 State letter, PROJECT NLT 74-2 By NLT- H NARS Date 3-2-26 FOP SECRET

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