Memorandum from Under Secretary of State David Bruce to President Harry S. Truman with Attachment

20-W JUL 7 DEPARTMENT OF STATE THE WASHINGTON June 9, 1952 MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT xwe Subject: Nomination of Jonathan B. Bingham as Deputy Administrator for Technical Cooperation. The Act to amend the Mutual Security Act of 1951, and for other purposes, provides in part for the appointment by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, of a Deputy Administrator for Technical Cooperation. Accordingly, it is recommended that Jonathan B. Bingham, now serving as Deputy Administrator for TCA under the Civil Service Classification Act, be appointed Deputy Administrator under the provisions of the above- mentioned Act, to receive compensation at the rate of $15,000 per annum. Mr. Bingham has an unusual record of achievement in the military service, public service, business management, and in law which is his profession. Since his assignment to the Department, Mr. Bingham has evidenced a high degree of administrative and technical ability in TCA matters. Further information is contained in the attached biographical sketch. HARRY TOMAN MATIONAL and There is also attached, for your signature if you approve, the nomination of Mr. Bingham in the capacity indicated. David Bruce x20 7/7/52 Under Secretary Enclosures: attached x not 1. Biographical sketch. 2, Nomination. sent to Renate 6/25/52