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25. Circular Airgram From the Department of State to the Embassy in Spain
Foreign Relations of the United States, 1964–1968, Volume XIII, Western Europe Region
t of State to the Embassy in Spain Source: Department of State, Central Files, ECIN 3 EEC -SP. Limited Official Use. Drafted by Jean R. Tartter ( EUR/RPM ) on June 2 and cleared by four EUR offices, U, and E. Repeated to 18 posts in Europe, Algiers, Lagos, Rabat, Tel Aviv, and Tu…
349. Editorial Note
Foreign Relations of the United States, 1964–1968, Volume XVIII, Arab-Israeli Dispute, 1964–1967
51. Memorandum of Conversation
Foreign Relations of the United States, 1964–1968, Volume XXI, Near East Region; Arabian Peninsula
nel of communication between the Sultan and the UN. The British have found the Secretary General to be understanding of British difficulties with the Sultan. The SYG saw an analogy between the situation of the Omani rebels and internal chieftains in Nigeria. Mr. Jernegan wondered…
230. Telegram From the Embassy in Saudi Arabia to the Department of State
Foreign Relations of the United States, 1964–1968, Volume XXI, Near East Region; Arabian Peninsula
162. Telegram From the Embassy in the Congo to the Department of State
Foreign Relations of the United States, 1964–1968, Volume XXIII, Congo, 1960–1968
ion level, Adoula expressed reluctance for fear of provoking mutiny and indicated introduction of Belgians below staff level would have to be handled carefully. He dismissed the police in giving security and indicated that they must rely on USC. The Nigerian police training progr…
163. Telegram From the Embassy in France to the Department of State
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her possible Belgian role in operation and perhaps maintenance of choppers and AD–6, providing Italians would not do so. He then listed four short term priorities in this order: more Belgian officers; Israeli training of two battalions; retention of Nigerian troops after June 30;…
165. Summary Record of the 526th Meeting of the National Security Council
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eve stability if there is no pressure from outside the country. Leftists in Brazzaville may cause trouble and Tshombe may try a comeback. If both of these forces move against Adoula , he will be in real trouble. There is a possibility, however, that Nigeria may come to his assist…
166. Memorandum From William H. Brubeck of the National Security Council Staff to President Johnson
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n; but in any event US military will not take an operational flight or ground crew function. 3. Additional aid may be required if the Congo situation worsens. 4. If Adoula requests temporary loan of military security forces from other Africans (e.g. Nigerians) we may have to cont…
172. Telegram From the Department of State to the Embassy in the Congo
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Director Matthew J. Looram ; cleared by Appling , Tasca , Director of AID ’s Office of Central African Affairs Richard M. Cashin , Cleveland , Buffum, and Colonel Gall in DOD ; and approved by Harriman . Also sent to Brussels and repeated to USUN , Lagos, Paris, Brazzaville, Buju…
174. Telegram From the Department of State to the Embassy in the Congo
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ntral Files 1964–66, POL 23–9 THE CONGO. Confidential; Priority. Drafted by Tienken; cleared by Dorros in AF/W, Polk, Buffum, Galanto, and Colonel Junkerman in DOD ; and approved by O’Sullivan . Repeated to USUN , Brussels, CINCMEAFSA , Addis Ababa, Lagos, and Tunis. Washington ,…
179. Telegram From the Department of State to the Embassy in Nigeria
Foreign Relations of the United States, 1964–1968, Volume XXIII, Congo, 1960–1968
182. Memorandum From the Joint Strategic Survey Council to the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Foreign Relations of the United States, 1964–1968, Volume XXIII, Congo, 1960–1968
IN THE CONGO (U) 1. The situation in the Congo is deteriorating rapidly, and both the public news and the intelligence reports indicate that the central government has little, if any, control over the course of events. The UN forces, except for some Nigerian troops, have left the…
183. Circular Telegram From the Department of State to All African Posts
Foreign Relations of the United States, 1964–1968, Volume XXIII, Congo, 1960–1968
tral Files 1964–66, POL 6 THE CONGO. Confidential. Drafted by Schaufele ; cleared by Fredericks , O’Sullivan , and James Ozzello of EUR ; and approved by Harriman . Also sent to Brussels, Paris, and London and pouched to Constantine, Douala, Durban, Enugu, Ibadan, Johannesburg, K…
199. Memorandum From William H. Brubeck of the National Security Council Staff to President Johnson
Foreign Relations of the United States, 1964–1968, Volume XXIII, Congo, 1960–1968
help Tshombe organize and equip a force of Katanga ex-gendarmes led by white mercenaries (best practical prospect, but Spaak so far refuses to let Belgians serve as mercenaries, which is most critical need). (d) Try to get African forces into Congo (Nigerians, Tunisians, etc.)—ve…
200. Telegram From the Department of State to the Embassy in the Congo
Foreign Relations of the United States, 1964–1968, Volume XXIII, Congo, 1960–1968
s in order to gain widest possible internal support and African sympathy. At same time you should also urge them to begin immediately explaining their problems frankly to and asking help from other African leaders such as but not limited to Kaunda , Balewa , Bourguiba and Emperor…
206. Telegram From the Department of State to the Embassy in the Congo
Foreign Relations of the United States, 1964–1968, Volume XXIII, Congo, 1960–1968
teral assistance from African countries likely and able to assist which are part of moderate group in Africa. These countries could include, for example, based on attitudes held during the last days of Adoula government, Ethiopia, Sudan, Tunisia and Nigeria. Because of deep seate…
209. Memorandum From William H. Brubeck of the National Security Council Staff to the President’s Special Assistant for National Security Affairs ( Bundy )
Foreign Relations of the United States, 1964–1968, Volume XXIII, Congo, 1960–1968
iable military force or capacity to prevent takeover. Additional Steps US is Taking: —Sending seven more T–28s immediately ( ETA about three weeks). —Supplying C–130 airlift to Belgian military logistics. —Offering airlift and assistance to bring in Nigerian and (possibly) other…
211. Memorandum for the Files
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business with the rebels. Although he thought the military problem is quantitatively small, he was pessimistic about the Congolese military capacity and thought Western troops would be necessary. In response to a Bundy question Harriman said that if Nigerians or other Africans wi…
213. Telegram From the Department of State to the Embassy in the Congo
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request an immediate audience with Kasavubu and Tshombe to get them to despatch today requests to other African countries, particularly Ethiopia and Sudan. In this connection might be useful to have ready draft text of letter of request. In case of Nigerians letter should be foll…
216. Telegram From the Department of State to the Mission to the United Nations
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m From the Department of State to the Mission to the United Nations Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1964–66, POL 23–9 THE CONGO. Secret; Priority. Drafted by Buffum, cleared by Harriman and Tasca , and approved by Sisco . Repeated to Lagos, Leopoldville, Brussels,…
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