Memorandum from James K. Vardaman, Jr. to President Harry S. Truman

THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON July 11, 1945 MEMORANDUM FOR: THE PRESIDENT. Attached are my copies of the summaries on a number of subjects which may be discussed at the forthcoming conferences, which were prepared by Lt. Elsey on Admiral Leahy's and my requests. These summaries cover only the material in the map room and the Naval Aide's office (with the exception of Clipperton Island) and are intended to provide a brief background for discussion on the subject topics. So far as I know these summaries are in addition to any which may be prepared in connection with the agenda to be submitted by State and the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Originals are in possession of Admiral Leahy. Lt. Elsey tells me that the memorandum on the relations with DeGaulle was prepared at the request of Admiral Leahy . Very respectfully, ARCHIVES 'NATIONAL AND RECORDS is SERVICE" JV JAMES K. VARDAMAN, Jr. Attached: "Dismemberment of Germany" 'Disposition of German Ships" "Sale of U.S. Ships to the Soviet Union" "Occupation of Part of Germany by the Netherlands and Belgium as Reparation for Damages inflicted by the Germans" "The Peace Conference" "Canals, Suez - Panama - Kiel" "The Dardenelles" "Oil Resources of Middle East" "Korea" (Listing on attached continued on 2nd.page) .