476-10037-10336 JFK ASSASSINATION SYSTEM IDENTIFICATION FORM AGENCY : NARA RECORD NUMBER : 176-10037-10336 ; RECORD SERIES : National Security Files: William H. Brubeck AGENCY FILE NUMBER : ORIGINATOR : NUFK FROM : TO: TITLE : John F. Kennedy document Control Record DATE : 7/26/1962 PAGES :A’¢ SUBJECTS : DOCUMENT TYPE : CLASSIFICATION :. RESTRICTIONS : CURRENT STATUS :: DATE OF LAST REVIEW : 9/10/2000 OPENING CRITERIA : COMMENTS : National Security Files, Box 382: Congo 5/62-7/62. Box 5.
“~RoRESE ofriciat. COMMUNICATIONS TO - . ( . . , . , ( "4 HT IECRETARY OF STATE - ‘ , , poe Lo J waseinaton 33, 5. &. Cos . . , ‘: a Lo o ae DEPARTMENT OF STATE Durgan . : ‘July 2h, 196 =. _— =e a oo 7 -. a, MEMORANDUM FOR MR. yecomeg soot) DIL Aq THE WHITE HOUSE . | . SUBJECT: Letter from Prine Minister Adoula The enclosed hand-written letter to the President from "Prime Minister Adoula of the Congo was handed to Ambassador Gullion for delivery just before his departure from Leopoldville ' for Washington on consultation. A translation is also enclosed. “A suggested. reply will shortly be transmitted to you. _ Williaw H. Brubeck - . Executive Secretary | ae co Enclosures: : . pe “Us Letter from Prime Minister Adoula. i “~~ @e Translation of letter.. | a . conrSorTT AL
COa ty Beor FPregidonts Sgareing that Astageedop Cullion was called ta Yeshingtum 1 wicked ts profit fren ie twin te address te yes this very geresual meres Fea have fadlousd the develegnent of the situation in the Genge siege the Lest talks whieh I hed with tir. Yoboabe im Lespeldville. ‘Yeu havo eerteialy boom apprhaed of 212 the efforts whieh I have asde, fiest of 622 to avol< o eupture in the talks +- 4 guptare whieh Br. Fshoube decired a6 ang grice <= and then in order to asrive at a aessefal colation €o the Estanga problem even when the nezdote vested im no by the perlignent was net slusye respected. ‘The gotut of whos of the Central Covermcond wae rovesled to you I beliave by Saceetary of State Uean Susk after the masting whieh ke hed ta Washingter aith Rintstere Bembeke and denitata, Ths digappaintaento which 3 om cmecasingly os ated with in tide effeir have esneldacebly offeeted ny sorcle. Hy politica’ opponents are profiting fran tien in evder to propagendice agains the Govorument ta the esxtest that the pegelation aere sid mere 0 lesing confidence. for ay purt, I a veconing pesainistia, $f vob deagerate. 1 vender Af if woald aod even de preferable to obdieate oy duties 4f @ ealution ie uct forthecaing in the cext worth. &t the seno tiee, conseloe of the neespsity of sparing the Gosge a sow Crisis urich weeld enly tavo grievous rapertuacions oa world peace, I atgugglo still against ay eansetance to Eeep uy courage and ay nerves You are sot cnavare, ay Dear Preaidect, of tow mek the peelles of the Eetangn fe tied to pease and espeaiadly ef the estecquiness felluce of the UE operations could engenfor nst only far the Congo tat elap ‘far ol} these the heve supperted this eperstion. Sateithatenting the awereua, DECLASSIFIED difficulties . of PUBLISHED IN FRUS, 1961-1963 VOL. X p0C# AL By NARA, Date 10
eee eect etn eer ener RAR  tpttheLe ANAL SER | et a A 2 een e+ 8 o 2a @.fficuities Mining ay path, J still have eonfidence in the future ef ey coutey when i consider the offerte which your Soverument and you do net coase to cmpend in oar SekelP,. 1 fasw alge that goer task is nob CR37e Several of your euuntryncn did not elweys uuderstend the protless of the fonge. 1 knuw elaa that ey pokdey of momvalignmmnt is tut alvsye emterstacd ty the texepaying tmericang Sat the acta which I present chevld suffice te clarify esieiza, sizee I dave cover rencunced tho nrineigles af Mberty ond denecreey witch roign im the feee werld. i sould not wish te ingest a poasintstse tone im ny lester an acying that if « positive recult wee net ‘estaiaed ia the coming weeko I wasld be perhaps forced to subst ay fertmnate efferte ef those who in desiring hazpinese fersthe Congolese peophé te gus ie cy name God in ths nane of the Comelese pegple the feslings of grotatude witch we evo to yeu personally co wall ss to the American people fev the materiel ond moral suppert whieh you have eot ceased to Aumntah ua. guldews me, wy dzer Precident, . |
' difficulties lining my path, I still have confidence in the future of . my country when I consider the efforts which your Government and.you do '- not cease. to expend in our behalf, I know also that your: task is not easy. ‘Several of your countrymen did not always understand the problens of the . ; eh. Congo. I know also that. my policy of non-alignment is ng always understood _ :.'by the tax-payiiig American; but the acts which I present should suffice to - . clarify opinion; gince I have never renounced the principles of liberty and democracy which ‘reign in the free world. I would not wish to inject a pessimistic tone in ny letter in saying that ‘if a positive result was not . obtained in the coming weeks I would be perhaps forced to submit my - ‘resignation to the Chief of State. This would be the result of the un- . fortunate efforts of those who in desiring happiness for: the Congolese people 7 . continue to pursue their own interests. . _ I would be ill-mannered in ending these lines if I did not reiterate | to you in my name end in the name of the Congolese people the feelings of - gratitude which we owe to you personally as well as to the American People. " - for the material and moral support which you have not ceased to furnish US6 a Believe Bes, my dear President, Tours very sincerely >
qa fy ae Ne ae Sarit ite Mee: l4 lee 71% THE WHITE HOUSE | WASHINGTON 26 July 1962 MEMORANDUM FOR MR. DUNGAN I am enclosing a copy of a memorandum General Taylor prepared based on his discussion today with the President. I have asked Mr; Parrott to obtain an additional copy of the Central Intelligence memorandum which will be sent to you immediately on receipt. Your suggestion re Colonel Greene proved to be most valuable. ol W. H. JOG , Commander, USN:
oe Ada 26 Juiy: 1962 if POR HE UEDeR, SRORETARY OF STATE LOR POLITICAL. APYAIRS) — THE ASSISTANT SEORETARY OF. STATE FOR AFRICAN APFATAS HE UNLTED: STATES ASBASSALOR, 10: THE CONGO: : Tha Peantdont baa aekee: ad te. alt your atteation to the attached Cental Tatell (gence mexiorendn facts aavont of Military fe in. nue ac Gotenat hehast ke Es Geeene . he headed the tecane Aniy (ASE Fores. wieit. va cha Conga ty avaluate the “Hagtonet Asay, 4énex fa: fasttagten! atid qvatlebiea Cor feterrogation. found waxy unefal his five bhand: Beaettak ty the military situation tm tha Cange. (SC No. 05855/62, 5 pp & map) bee = “Colonel Legere Mr. ‘Parrott MOT: ar