Memorandum to President Dwight D. Eisenhower from John Foster Dulles Regarding the Possible Effects of Economic Aid

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October 31, 1957 MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT THE WHITE HOUSE Dear Mr. President: My people are much concerned over the possi- bility that Sputnik will lead Congresa to be liberal with military appropriations, perhape even with the military aspecta of mutual security, but will offset this by cutting down on the sconomic aid. This seesas to us of at least equal Importance. II, as I think is the case, you agree, 1 would zuggest that this point be brought to the attention of those who are helping with your prospectivo speeches. home) a John Foster Dulles 3:JFD:cjp