321. Memorandum of a Telephone Conversation Between the President and the Secretary of State, January 5, 1956, 9:48 a.m.1

The Pres. said Kubitschek has gone—he is very attractive—a nice guy—talks a little English. They talked about economic development—he realized his dependence on us. The Pres. told K. he has friendship here. Dunn can report more fully. The Pres. told K. he can easily send a personal friend of his in the oil business down and consult with him but the Pres.’s own observation would be any plan for the slightest modification of their law should come from them & not seem to be inspired from here.2 K. would like to talk with someone in Feb. He might ask someone like Pete Jones.3 K. said he is conservative and has come up in the spirit of friendship and wants to help his country and act in a way that commands respect.

  1. Source: Eisenhower Library, Dulles Papers, White House Telephone Conversations. Prepared in the Office of the Secretary of State.
  2. In a handwritten note, Dulles inserted the phrase “& not seem to be inspired from here” in the source text.
  3. Dulles inserted this sentence in the source text in a handwritten note. W. Alton (“Pete”) Jones was Chairman of the Board and Director of Cities Services Oil Company.