STATE OF NEW YORK

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT

EXECUTIVE CHAMBER

ALBANY

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March 2, 1963

Dear Miss Litman:

Thank you for your thoughtful letter of
February fifth. All concerned Americans must
take seriously the dangers of nuclear war. The
question at each stage is whether a particular
step increases or decreases these dangers.

While I favor an adequately inspected
test ban, it is my conviction that the absence
of adequate safeguards might bring on the very
dangers we are trying to avoid. A judgment on
this difficult issue is, I assure you, not a
partisan matter.

With the thought that you may be inter-
ested in the full text of my statement on this
subject, I am enclosing a copy herewith.

Miss Norma Litman
7434 Cord Avenue
Pico Rivera, California

Enclosure

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March 7, 1963

Dear Professor Friedmann:

Thank you for your letter of February
twelfth.

I am not familiar with the articles and
editorials in the German press to which you
refer.

I think you will be able to judge my
views for yourself by reading the enclosed
copies of statements that I have made on foreign
policy over the last few months.

With kind regards,

Professor Dr. F. G. Friedmann
Amerika-Institut der Universitat Munchen
Prof.-Huber-Platz 2
S. Munchen 22, Germany

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Enclosures

G. München 22, Germany

Prof.-Hr.-Prof. Dr. S.

America-Institut der Universität München
Professor Dr. P. G. Friedmann

\s\ Melon A. Rockefeller

Sincerely,

With kind regards,

kindly over the last few months.
copies of statements that I have made on foreign
views for yourself by reading the enclosed
I think you will be able to judge my
regard.

editorials in the German press to which you
I am not familiar with the articles and
twelfth.

Dear Professor Friedmann:

March 7, 1963

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ALBANY
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
STATE OF NEW YORK

AMERIKA-INSTITUT
DER UNIVERSITÄT MÜNCHEN
PROP. DR. F. G. FRIEDMANN

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S MÜNCHEN 22
PROF.-HUBER-PLATZ 2
TELEFON 228661

February 12, 1963

The Honora ble
Nelson Rockefeller
Albany, New York

Dear Governor Rockefeller:

During the last few days I have read a number of prominently displayed articles and pointed editorials in German newspapers referring to the present attacks on the handling of foreign affairs by the Kennedy Administration.

As an American citizen holding a responsible position abroad and having daily contacts with foreign citizens I am bewildered by the intensity and extent of these attacks. I fully realize that self-criticism is one of our greatest national assets. On the other hand, if this criticism takes on the virulent forms that it does at present it comes close to national suicide.

The British Parliament who was not particularly friendly toward Mr. MacMillan before the collapse of the Brussels talks has exercised gentlemanly restraint which was noted on the whole continent and has led to sympathy demonstrations for Great Britain in many cities. The attacks on Mr. Kennedy, on the other hand, tend to convey a picture of a nation not yet mature enough to lead in foreign affairs but rather preoccupied with internal issues. At a time when President De Gaulle is appearing as the strong man of Europe who, in his mystic authoritarian ways, gives the impression that he knows what he wants (and perhaps he does) it is preposterous to undermine the image of the United States by undermining the image of the President. To say that the Skybolt affa ir caused President De Gaulle to reject the British application is simply not based on fact and playing into the hands of De Gaulle. It was absolutely clear already last year when General De Gaulle visited here that his only purpose was to prevent British entry into the Common Market.

Perhaps the present campaign will lead to the election of a Republican President. In the meantime, however, our position and prestige will suffer irreparable harm. It is ironic that it is Americans who attack Mr. Kennedy because of Cuba - the one single action of the Administration which has raised American prestige all over the world. It is also ironic that we ourselves should undermine the image of our President who is the only man in the Western alliance to stand up to De Gaulle and to prevent Germany - which is politically much weaker than we dare to admit - from becoming a French satellite, preceding the rest of continental Europe.

I shall appreciate it greatly if you will use your influence to see to it that the present attacks and controversies will be reconfined to limits befitting a nation which has an impossibly difficult task in an impossibly difficult world.

Yours sincerely,
F. B. Fredmann

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Canada
Domnaview, Ontario
DCB Systems Limited
Senior Vice-President
Mr. M. R. Wade

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Sincerely,

Dear Mr. Wade:

March 7, 1982

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Barr

11 February, 1963

Governor of the State of New York,
His Excellency the Governor,
Nelson A. Rockefeller

Your Excellency,

As an American citizen living in Canada, I appeal to you for further leadership as demonstrated by your recent speech in Chicago. Several Senators, led by Wayne Morse of Oregon, are making irresponsible, irrational and untimely statements concerning Canada.

I describe these statements as irresponsible because I am sure none has thought seriously of their consequences. That they are irrational, stems from their understandable irritation with France and Germany. The inclusion of Canada during this high feeling is without warrant or reason. Further, that they are untimely is supported by the fact that the Canadians are now in the midst of an election, during which there is grave danger of using these statements to inflame an anti-American feeling not now present.

I am enclosing a copy of a letter that I have just mailed to Mr. Howard K. Smith, of the ABC T.V. network. I neglected to remind Mr. Smith that the Canadians fought against Hitler for several years before our entry and justifiably could have experienced some degree of loneliness at Dunkirk and Dieppe.

I have taken the liberty of writing you direct at the suggestion of Mr. D.F. Barr, your Assistant Press Secretary. I am also directing a further letter to Mr. Keith McHugh, in order that we might jointly explore an economic philosophy I am certain will bring positive results for New York, the East and Canada.

C O P Y

11 February, 1963

Mr. Howard K. Smith,
ABC T.V.
New York, N.Y.

Dear Mr. Smith,

Your broadcast of February 10th was dynamic and appealing. It did, however, create a completely misleading and unfortunate impression. The combination of the European report with that of the Canadian report cast unfair aspersions on this wonderful country.

Senator Wayne Morse implied to the American people that Canada had been, like Europe the recipient of Marshall Aid money. He further asked the question, "Canada where are you"? and named several places such as South Vietnam. Canadians might well answer we are, and have been for years on the Gaza strip. Where are you Senator? Again they could mention the Belgian Congo and ask the same question. In addition, he neglected to tell the American people about the many millions spent by the Canadian taxpayer in Asia and South East Asia through the Columbo Plan. Said aid has been modeled along the same lines as the Marshal Plan.

I appeal to you, as a journalist enjoying international
respect, to set the record straight. We Americans both at home and abroad
need friends and while I agree that Canada should assume a nuclear role, this
irresponsible bombardment by a group of Senators and by our State Department
will achieve only the opposite effect. This appeal has in its favour the fact that
Canada is our biggest customer and has struggled for years with an imbalance of
payments to the United States. Her role in NATO was for many years higher
than that of the United States on a per capita basis.

In closing, I might suggest that the good Senator from
the Northwest possibly has an axe to grind with his implied and direct attacks
on Canada. I further submit that I do not feel it in our national interest to
further only the cause of the lumber interests at the possible expense of so much
else.

March 6, 1963

To: Diane Van Wie
From: Henry A. Kissinger

I am enclosing drafts of replies to
two letters you sent me recently.

DRAFT

Professor Dr. F. G. Friedmann
Amerika-Institut der Universität München
Prof.-Huber-Platz 2
S. München 22, Germany

Dear Professor Friedmann:

Thank you for your letter of February 12th.

With kind regards.

Sincerely yours,

DRAFT

Sincerely yours,

With kind regards.

montags.

Thank you for your letter of February 15th.

Dear Professor Friedmann:

2. München 22, Germany
Prof.-Haber-Platz 3
Amerika-Institut der Universität München
Professor Dr. F. G. Friedmann

DRAFT

Mr. M. R. Wade
Senior Vice President
DCF Systems Limited
Downsview, Ontario, Canada

Dear Mr. Wade:

Your letter of February 11th was very much appreciated. Your words of encouragement meant a great deal to me, and I liked your letter to Howard K. Smith.

With kind regards.

Sincerely yours,

HEINZ L. KREKELER

Brussels, March 1, 1963

51-53, rue Belliard

Dear Nelson:

What a pleasant surprise to receive your book on the Future of Federalism with such a warm dedication. I can not tell you how much I appreciate this gesture of friendship from you.

In the meantime, I ordered another copy which I intend to send to one of the leading German political personalities, the Ministerpräsident of Bavaria.

I am, by the way, of the opinion that many of the difficulties of these last weeks, which weaken the cohesion of the Atlantic Partnership in such a tragic way, could have been avoided if the basic rules of federalism - the equality in principle of all partners - had been more respected. France has never had an experience of her own in federalism, as it has been a centralized state since centuries. As you state at the end of your book, we should develop an understanding of the nature and character of the problems that all free nations face - and the significance of the federal idea as a practical framework within which they can be solved. The worst would be now to start a chain reaction of unilateral actions without prior consultation which would lead only to other counter measures and even to retaliation, of which a delay in the signature of our treaty with the African states is an example. I do hope that we soon will be able to break up this vicious circle. As I am an irrepressible optimist, I still hope it will turn out this way.

His Excellency
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Governor of the
State of New York

Albany, N.Y.

March 15, 1963

To: Diane Van Wie

From: Henry A. Kissinger

I am returning draft replies
to two of the three letters you sent me
recently.

With respect to Miss Snitow,
I do not believe her letter requires an
answer, since the Governor has written to
her previously and should not encourage
any further exchange. However, if he does
want to send an answer, I would suggest
a bland one to the effect that he appreciates
the letter and her thoughtfulness in
writing.

writing.

the letter and her thoughtfulness in
a plan one to the effect that he appreciates
want to send an answer. I would suggest
any further exchange. However, if he does
per brevity and should not encourage
answer, since the Governor has written to
I do not believe per letter requires an
With respect to Miss Smitow,
recently.

to two of the three letters you sent me
I am returning draft replies

From: Henry V. Klaasen

To: Diane Van Wye

March 12, 1963

D R A F T

Mr. D. Daniel Jones, Jr.
142 East 27th Street
New York 16, New York

Dear Mr. Jones:

Thank you for your courteous letter of February
17th. The point you make about the missile withdrawal is
an interesting one, and I am grateful to you for bringing
it to my attention.

Sincerely yours,

DRAFT

Mrs. Joan Davidson
273 Clinton Street
Brooklyn 1, New York

Dear Mrs. Davidson:

Thank you for your letter of February 21st.

Of course every serious citizen must be concerned
about the problem of fall-out. The question raised by the
nuclear test ban negotiations is whether any given action
makes a nuclear war more or less likely. My feeling is that
an inadequately inspected test ban may bring on the very
dangers we are trying to avoid. This is why I have con-
sistently recommended an adequately inspected test ban
agreement with respect to above-ground explosions which
produce fall-out. These would be subject to an almost
foolproof inspection system.

I can assure you that a matter of this gravity is
not a partisan affair.

I am enclosing the full text of my statement on
nuclear testing for your information.

Sincerely yours,

DRAFT

Brooklyn 1, New York
213 Clinton Street
Mrs. Joan Davidson

Dear Mrs. Davidson:

about the problem of fail-out. The question raised by the
nuclear test ban negotiations is whether any given action
makes a nuclear war more or less likely. My feeling is that
an inadequately inspected test ban may bring on the very
produce fail-out. These would be subject to an almost
agreement with respect to above-ground explosions which
safeguard us from an adequately inspected test ban
dangers we are trying to avoid. This is why I have con-
I can assure you that a matter of this gravity is
foolproof inspection system.

I am enclosing the full text of my statement on
not a partisan affair.

Sincerely yours,

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March 28, 1963

Dear Louise:

Thank you for your note of March ninth. I very much appreciated your thoughtful comments. You raise a serious problem. I agree that foreign policy should never be a partisan issue. At the same time, every man in the public eye has the obligation to seek competent advice and to speak out if he feels the policies being followed are not well thought out. In a democracy, the fundamental problems can be clarified only through the process of debate.

With respect to the test ban, I can assure you that none of my pronouncements have been motivated by partisan considerations. As you may know, the scientific community is extremely divided on this topic. Its voice is all the more uncertain because political and psychological factors have not always been separated from purely scientific ones.

In this spirit, I will do my best to contribute to a
sober discussion of the facts and the various alternatives.

Kind regards.

Mrs. Dana Converse Backus
1158 Fifth Avenue
New York 29, New York

cc: Dr. Henry A. Kissinger

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March 26, 1963

DRAFT REPLY

Dear Louise:

Thank you for your note of March 9. I very much appreciated
your thoughtful comments. You raise a serious problem. I agree
that foreign policy should never be a partisan issue. At the same
time, every man in public eye has the obligation to seek competent
advice and to speak out if he feels the policies being followed are
not well thought out. In a democracy, the fundamental problems
can be clarified only through the process of debate.

Kind regards.

Nelson A. Rockefeller

Melnou V. Meeksefeller

King regards.

In this spirit, I will do my best to contribute to a proper

scientific ones.

and psychological factors have not always been ascertained from briefly
this topic. Its voice is all the more uncertain because political
As you may know, the scientific community is extremely divided on
of my pronouncements have been motivated by 바리anan considerations.

With respect to the test plan, I can assure you that none

can be clarified only through the process of debate.
not well thought out. In a democracy, the fundamental problems
advice and to ask out it be taken the policies being followed are
time, every man in public life has the obligation to seek competent
civil foreign policy should never be a barterant issue. At the same
your thoughtful comments. You raise a serious problem. I agree

Thank you for your note of March 3. I very much appreciate

Dear Louis:

DEBATE REPLY

March 26, 1963

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March 9, 1963

Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller
Executive Mansion
Albany, N.Y.

Dear Nelson:

In the war and post-war years there was an agree-
ment between the top leadership of the Republican
and Democratic parties that the foreign policy of
the United States would not be torn to shreds by
partisan politics. In recent years this gentleman's
agreement has completely deteriorated - to the loss,
I think, of the nation as a whole and to its
position of leadership in the world.

I hear a growing concern (not just among Democrats) that the latest political football is to be the Test Ban negotiations and the Test Ban Treaty if and when it is signed. This is indeed a tragic situation. This subject is too serious to be kicked around in a partisan pre-election game.

I certainly would not want to see a treaty that
did not provide adequate safeguards and adequate
inspections. I am sure that nobody except the
most uninformed pacifists would. I do not know
much about science except for the very fine courses
we had in physics at the Lincoln School (and some
popular science reading of recent years.) It does
seem to me, however, that we must take the word
of scientists who are advising our government as
to what safeguards are necessary and that public
opinion should not be roused to a partisan fury
which threatens to thwart our government in its
negotiations.