205. Editorial Note
Konrad Adenauer, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, visited the United States May 24–29. During his visit Adenauer had several talks with President Eisenhower and Secretary Dulles on disarmament, especially as this matter related to NATO and free world security and the reunification of Germany. Part IV of the joint declaration by Eisenhower and Adenauer, May 28, gave their understanding of the relationships between both first step and comprehensive disarmament agreements, and the problem of the reunification of Germany. The communiqué and joint declaration, Adenauer’s addresses to the House of Representatives and the Senate, both on May 28, Acting Secretary of State Herter’s farewell statement, May 29, and a list of the members of Adenauer’s official party, dated May 24, are printed in Department of State Bulletin, June 17, 1957, pages 955–960. The communiqué and joint declaration are also printed in Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1957, pages 420–423.
For documentation on Adenauer’s visit to the United States, see volume XXVI.