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United States policy regarding hemisphere defense; provision of armaments and military assistance to other American republics 1

1. For previous documentation, see foreign Relations, 1952–1954, vol. iv, pp. 116 ff.

50. Memorandum of a Conversation, Department of State, Washington, June 6, 1957

Washington, June 6, 1957

Source: Department of State, Central Files, 710.5/6–657. Confidential. Drafted by Sanders and initialed by Murphy.

52. Memorandum on Substance of Discussions of Department of State–Joint Chiefs of Staff Meeting, the Pentagon, Washington, August 30, 1957, 11:30 a.m.

Washington, August 30, 1957, 11:30 a.m.

Source: Department of State, State–JCS Meetings: Lot 61 D 417. Top Secret.

53. Letter From the Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs (Irwin) to the Deputy Under Secretary of State (Murphy)

Washington , September 5, 1957 .

Source: Department of State, Central Files, 720.5–MSP/9–557. Secret.

54. Letter From the Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs (Sprague) to the Deputy Under Secretary of State (Murphy)

Washington , 11 October 1957 .

Source: Department of State, Central Files, 720.5–MSP/10–1157. Secret.

55. Letter From the Deputy Under Secretary of State (Murphy) to the Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs (Sprague)

Washington , October 31, 1957 .

Source: Department of State, Central Files, 720.5–MSP/10–1157. Secret. Drafted by Murphy.