Memorandum from Deputy Secretary of Defense Robert Lovett to President Harry S. Truman with Attachment

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SECRET THE DEPUTY SECRETARY OF DEFENSE WASHINGTON 25, D. C. July 24, 1951. My dear Mr. President: In accordance with your request, I return the original of the Report on Guided Missiles program submitted to you under date of July 10 by Mr. K. T. Keller, together with the summary sheet attached thereto. This Report was cleared through the Office of the Secretary of Defense and the re- commendations contained in the memorandum attached to his letter are concurred in. Mr. Keller has succeeded in bringing a considerable amount of acceleration into this program by the application of practical judgment backed by un- usual production experience. With great respect, I am Very sincerely yours, The President The White House DECLASSIFIED E.0.12065 Enclosures. Der. LTR. 6-18-79 BYNLT-HC NARS, Date 12-3-79 51163 SECRET