Memorandum from President Harry S. Truman to Secretary of State James Byrnes, with Attached Correspondence Between President Harry S. Truman and Karl T. Compton

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Peturn to Jaken October 13, 1945 MEMORANDUM FOR: James F. Byrnes Secretary of State FROM: The President I had a very enlightening con- versation a few days ago with Dr. Karl T. Compton, President, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. After we had finished our conversa- tion I suggested to him that he prepare a memorandum for me on the subject. I am enclosing you a copy of it. I think you will find it most interesting reading. H.S.T. to the Enclosure