Memorandum from John J. McCloy to President Harry S. Truman, with Attachment
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
WASHINGTON
September 10, 1950
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
Subject: The Situation in Germany
The next six months are certain to be crucial ones in
Germany and in our relations with Germany. The situation can be
described, as is done below, under two aspects: (1) the short-
range problems and conditions, and (2) the long-range problem of
the status of Germany. But actually, as will appear, the two parts
are so intimately related that they must be dealt with together.
Steps to deal with the immediate threats are not likely to be
effective unless the long-range issues are faced at the same time.
This memorandum seeks to summarize the situation briefly and to indicate
the measures which I believe must be taken to deal with it.
I. Current Situation
1. The Germans are deeply disturbed about their defense. The
direct cause is, of course, Korea. They were jolted by the apparent
weakness of our forces in contrast to their earlier evaluation of our
strength derived in part from the war and the airlift. They feel keenly
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