Political and economic relations of the United States and Guatemala 1

1. For previous documentation, see Foreign Relations, 1952–1954, vol. iv, pp. 1027 ff.


44. Telegram From the Ambassador in Guatemala (Sparks) to the Department of State

Source: Department of State. Central Files, 714.5–MSP/6–2656. Secret; Priority.


45. Memorandum From the Assistant Secretary of State for Inter-American Affairs (Holland) to the Secretary of State

Source: Department of State, Central Files, 714.00/6–2656. Secret. A handwritten notation on the source text indicates that the Secretary was informed of this memorandum and that it was seen by Under Secretary Hoover.


46. Memorandum From the Assistant Secretary of State for Inter-American Affairs (Holland) to the Secretary of State

Source: Department of State, Central Files, 714.00/6–2956. Secret. A handwritten notation on the source text indicates that the Under Secretary saw this memorandum.


47. Memorandum of a Conversation, Department of State, Washington, June 29, 1956

Source: Department of State, Central Files, 714.00/6–2956. Confidential. Drafted by King and approved by Holland.


48. Memorandum of a Conversation, Panama City, July 23, 1956

Source: Department of State, Holland Files: Lot 57 D 295, Guatemala. Secret. Drafted by Holland in Washington on August 20.


49. Memorandum of a Conversation, Department of State, Washington, August 29, 1956

Source: Department of State, Central Files, 814.2614/8–2956. Confidential. Drafted by King and initialed by Holland indicating his approval. In a memorandum to Holland, August 29, Neal suggested that the Assistant Secretary discuss the following with Ambassador Cruz: “It is our strong conviction that the Marinala plant should be built by private enterprise capital, which is available, instead of the Guatemalan Government using its scarce resources to finance this construction.” (Ibid.)


50. Letter From the Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Inter-American Affairs (Rubottom) to the Ambassador in Guatemala (Sparks)

Source: Department of State, ARA Deputy Assistant Secretary’s Files: Lot 58 D 691, Guatemala. Secret; Official–Informal.


51. Memorandum by the Officer in Charge of Guatemalan Affairs (King)

Source: Department of State, Guatemala Files: Lot 60 D 647, Economics. Confidential.


52. Memorandum of a Conversation, Department of State, Washington, April 2, 1957

Source: Department of State, Guatemala Files: Lot 60 D 647, ICA–Grant Aid. Official Use Only. Drafted by King.


53. Memorandum From the Deputy Director of the Office of Middle American Affairs (Stewart) to the Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Inter-American Affairs (Rubottom)

Source: Department of State, Guatemala Files: Lot 60 D 647, ICA–Grant Aid. Secret.


55. Memorandum of Conversations Between the Assistant Secretary of State for Inter-American Affairs (Rubottom) and President Castillo Armas, Guatemala City

Source: Department of State, Rubottom Files: Lot 59 D 563, Guatemala. Secret. Drafted by Rubottom on July 8.


57. Telegram From the Acting Secretary of State to the Embassy in the United Kingdom

Source: Department of State, Central Files, 714.11/7–3157. Secret. Drafted by Hoyt.


59. Memorandum of Discussion at the 333d Meeting of the National Security Council, Washington, August 1, 1957

Source: Eisenhower Library, Whitman File, NSC Records. Top Secret. Drafted by Boggs on August 2.


62. Telegram From the Secretary of State to the Embassy in Guatemala

Source: Department of State, Central Files, 714.00/11–857. Secret.


63. Telegram From the Secretary of State to the Embassy in Guatemala

Source: Department of State, Central Files, 714.00/11–2657. Secret.


64. Telegram From the Secretary of State to the Embassy in Guatemala

Source: Department of State, Central Files, 714.00/12–657. Secret. Approved by Secretary Dulles. Assistant Secretary Rubottom forwarded a draft of this telegram to the Secretary for his signature under cover of a memorandum dated December 5. Rubottom stated in part: “I feel that a personal message from you is warranted because of the seriousness of the situation and because of the fact that the Government has not seen fit to act on our previous approach. I believe a message from you to the President would have a salutary effect.” (Ibid., 714.00/12–557)


65. Telegram From the Secretary of State to the Embassy in Guatemala

Source: Department of State, Central Files, 714.00/12–1257. Secret.


66. Memorandum of a Conversation, Guatemala City, December 28, 1957

Source: Department of State, Central Files, 611.14/12–2857. Confidential. Drafted by Vebber, Counselor of the Embassy in Guatemala.