THE NATIONAL WAR COLLEGE
OFFICE OF THE COMMANDANT

WASHINGTON 25, D. C.

29 May 1956

Dear Professor Kissinger:

It gives me great pleasure to extend to you a cordial invitation to address the members of The National War College on Friday, 31 August 1956, on the subject "The Role of War in International Conflict."

This subject comes in the first part of Course Two, entitled "Conflict and Power." The preceding day is devoted to a consideration of tensions and conflict among nations. Following the topic on which we hope you will be our speaker are two days covering the nature of war. The remainder of the course is devoted to the elements and factors of national power.

The foregoing, I believe, gives you the relation of your lecture to others in the course. Our interest in the day's topic is more fully covered starting on page 12 of the enclosed draft copy of the course syllabus.

The general procedure of the morning at the College is about as follows: the lecture, normally about forty-five to fifty minutes in duration, is scheduled to begin at nine o'clock, after which there is a short "cigarette" break. The Class then reassembles in the auditorium for a question and answer period of approximately twenty minutes. Following this period there is another break, after which the Class meets in small discussion groups for the purpose of further exploring the day's subject. You are cordially invited to participate in one of these discussion groups.

An honorarium of $125.00 is offered for this lecture.

Should you be able to accept this invitation, we shall communicate with you further regarding pertinent details and arrangements for your lecture.

I sincerely hope that we may have the pleasure of welcoming you to The National War College on 31 August.

1 Enclosure
Draft Syllabus

Professor Henry A. Kissinger
Council on Foreign Relations, Inc.
58 East 68th Street
New York, New York

THE NATIONAL WAR COLLEGE
WASHINGTON 25, D. C.

3 July 1956

Dear Professor Kissinger:

We are delighted to learn from your letter of 4 June that you
will be able to deliver the lecture on "The Role of War in International
Conflict," on Friday, 31 August. In this connection, I have been re-
quested to convey to you a few administrative details.

Our letter of 29 May briefly outlined the general procedure of
the morning here at the College relative to the lecture, question and
answer period and the discussion group period. We hope your schedule
will be flexible enough to permit you to participate in these formal ac-
tivities following your lecture, inasmuch as they constitute an inter-
esting and important part of the morning.

On behalf of the College it is my pleasure to extend to you a
cordial invitation to remain as our guest at luncheon at the Officers'
Club, joining a small group from both the Faculty and Class. Realizing
that you have a busy schedule, we can assure you that you should be
able to depart by 1:30 P. M.

A copy of the draft syllabus was mailed to you on 29 May. When
the final edition of that booklet comes from the press I shall send you
a copy. However, it is not expected that it will differ materially from
the draft copy.

From time to time a few specially selected guests from the
Defense Department, or other Government agencies, are invited to at-
tend lectures at The National War College. These guests will have TOP
SECRET clearance, as will the entire audience of the College. In addi-
tion, it is a standing policy that the remarks of our guest lecturers are
off the record and are not to be repeated outside the College. However,
if you should have any objection to such additional attendance please let
me know. You should have no concern as to how freely you may speak
during your lecture, inasmuch as all remarks will be held in strictest
confidence.

We are prepared to produce maps, graphs and charts. If you
care to use such visual aids in your address we shall be happy to pro-
duce them for you.

THE NATIONAL WAR COLLEGE

WASHINGTON 25, D. C.

NWC-352.13

12 June 1957

Dear Dr. Kissinger:

Reference is made to your lecture, "The Role of War in
International Conflict," delivered at The National War College
on 31 August 1956.

On 1 October 1956 the original and one copy of this
lecture was forwarded to you for editing of the original and
retention of copy. Since there is an urgent need for your
lecture we are wondering if you will be editing it or if you
desire that we use it in its present form.

Your immediate reply will be greatly appreciated.

Dr. Henry A. Kissinger
Council on Foreign Relations Inc.
Harold Pratt House
58 East 68th Street
New York 21, New York

24 June 1957

Dear Dr. Kissinger:

It gives me great pleasure to extend to you a cordial invitation to address the members of The National War College at 9:00 a. m. on Friday, 20 September 1957, on the subject "The Nature of Modern War."

In your coverage of this subject we should like to have you include the conduct of modern war, including those means of conflict short of all-out war, such as limited and cold war, all in the light of the scientific and technical advances of today and those expected in the future. As an aid to you in the preparation of your lecture, you may find the introductory material on page 12 of the enclosed draft copy of the course syllabus to be helpful. This introductory material provides the broad framework within which we intend to study the day's topic.

Should you be able to accept this invitation, we shall communicate with you further regarding the administrative arrangements for your visit.

I sincerely hope we may have the pleasure of welcoming you back to The National War College on 20 September.

1 Enclosure
Draft Syllabus

Dr. Henry A. Kissinger
Council on Foreign Relations, Inc.
The Harold Pratt House
58 East 68th Street
New York 21, New York

THE NATIONAL WAR COLLEGE

WASHINGTON 25, D. C.

11 July 1957

Dear Dr. Kissinger:

We are delighted to learn that it will be possible for you to
return to The National War College on Friday, 20 September, to
address the new class on the subject of "The Nature of Modern War."
In this connection, I have been requested to convey to you a few ad-
ministrative details.

The general procedure for the morning will be similar to that
for your visit last year. Your lecture is scheduled for 9:00 A. M.,
and will be followed by the customary question and answer period and
the discussion period. We hope it will be possible for you to remain
with us throughout the morning in order to participate in these discus-
sions.

We should like to complete the morning by having you as our
guest at luncheon, joining a small group from both the faculty and
class.

We shall be glad to prepare any maps, graphs, charts, or other
visual material you may require in connection with your lecture if you
will let us know your desires in this matter.

We shall also be glad to send a car from the college, and a
member of the faculty as an escort, to bring you here on the morning
of your address if you will let me know where to send it. In order to
enable us to have a brief visit before your lecture, it is suggested
that you plan to arrive at the college about 8:40 A. M.

It will be a pleasure to welcome you once again to the college on
20 September.

Dr. Henry A. Kissinger
Director of Special Studies
Rockefeller Brothers Fund
22 West 55th Street
New York 19, New York

September 26, 1957

Dear Colonel Keating:

I deeply regret that I was not able to keep my speaking engagement at the National War College on September 20th or to meet your other suggested dates. My illness created an extremely difficult scheduling situation for this project and my other job in Cambridge, otherwise I would have made every effort to come down this month. I am sorry for the problems and inconvenience this may have caused you and hope we can arrange another date.

Next week I leave for a short conference abroad. I would like to suggest a date for around the first of November but some time towards the end of the year would be preferable because then my schedule will be less pressing. I would be most grateful if you would name some alternate dates for both these periods.

With kind regards,

Colonel John W. Keating
Executive Officer
The National War College
Washington 25, D. C.

30 September 1957

Dear Dr. Kissinger:

I was, indeed, sorry to learn of your recent illness but am glad you are now able to resume a normal schedule. It was a real disappointment to all of us here at the college that you could not be with us on 20 September, inasmuch as your lecture last year was a valuable contribution to our course of study.

In order to have the benefit of your experience and knowledge in the area of modern war, I take great pleasure in extending to you a cordial invitation to address the members of The National War College on the subject "The Nature of Modern War," on any of the following dates at the time designated.

24 October 1957 - 9:00 A. M.

25 October 1957 - 2:00 P. M.

28 October 1957 - 2:00 P. M.

29 October 1957 - 2:00 P. M.

30 October 1957 - 2:00 P. M.

1 November 1957 - 9:00 A. M.

Your secretary stated during our telephone conversation last week that you would be departing for Europe in a few days, but that you would return about 10 October. Upon your return, I sincerely hope that you will find it possible to select one of the above dates for a lecture to this year's class at the college.

You may be sure it would be a real pleasure to welcome you back to The National War College.

Dr. Henry A. Kissinger
Director of Special Studies
22 West 55th Street
New York 19, New York

October 9, 1957

Dear Admiral Wooldridge:

This will acknowledge your kind letter of September 30
to Dr. Kissinger which arrived after his departure for Europe.

I know Dr. Kissinger was most disappointed that he had
to cancel his lecture on September 20 and feel certain that he
will be delighted to have the opportunity to select another date
-- probably October 29. I shall bring this matter to his attention
when he returns the end of the week and you will be hearing from
him very shortly.

With best wishes,

Vice Admiral E. T. Wooldridge
USN, Commandant
The National War College
Washington 25, D. C.

18 October 1957

Dear Dr. Kissinger:

Thank you for your letter of 14 October. We are delighted
to learn that it will be possible for you to speak to The National
War College on the afternoon of 29 October.

The procedure for our afternoon sessions varies slightly
from the morning schedule since there is no discussion group period.
Your lecture will be scheduled to begin at 2:00 P. M., and should
occupy the normal forty-five or fifty minutes. There will follow a
short break, after which the class members will reassemble in the
auditorium for a question and answer period lasting approximately
twenty minutes. Normally, the entire session is concluded by
3:30 P. M.

If your schedule should permit, we would be pleased to have
you join us as our guest at luncheon, which is scheduled about noon
at the Officers' Club here at Fort McNair.

A copy of the course syllabus is enclosed for your use. The
subject, "The Nature of Modern War," is outlined on pages 13 and 14.

From time to time a few specially selected guests from the
Defense Department, or other Government agencies, are invited to
attend lectures at The National War College. These guests will have
TOP SECRET clearance, as will the entire audience of the college.
However, if you should have any objection to such additional attendance,
please let me know. You should have no concern as to how freely you
may speak during your lecture, inasmuch as all remarks will be held
in strictest confidence. The privacy of the lecture program is out-
lined on page 15 of the enclosed booklet.

We shall be happy to prepare any maps, charts, graphs, or
other visual material you may require in connection with your address,
if you will let us know your desires in this matter.

We shall also be happy to send a car from the college, and a
member of the faculty as an escort, to bring you here on the day of

member of the faculty as an encor', to bring you here on the day of

it you will let us know your desire in this matter.

Other visual material you may require in connection with your address,
We shall be happy to prepare any matter, cරa', greppa', or

lined on page 13 of the enclosed booklet.

in strictest confidence. The privacy of the lecture program is out-
may speak during your lecture, insomuch as all remarks will be held
please let me know. You should have no concern as to how truly you
However, if you should have any objection to such additional attendance,
TOP SECRET clearance, as will the entire audience of the college,
attend lectures at The National War College. These guests will have
Defense Department, or other Government agencies, are invited to
From time to time a few specially selected guests from the

subject, "The Nature of Modern War," is outlined on pages 13 and 14.
A copy of the course syllabus is enclosed for your use. The

You join us as our great at luncheon, which is scheduled about noon
at the Officers' Club here at Fort McNair.

3:30 P. M.

twenty minutes. Normally, the entire session is concluded by
auditorium for a question and answer period lasting approximately
an hour, after which the class members will reassemble in the
occupy the normal forty-five or fifty minutes. There will follow a
Your lecture will be scheduled to begin at 3:00 P. M., and should
from the morning schedule since there is no discussion from period.
The procedure for our afternoon sessions varies slightly

Dear Dr. Klaariger:

19 October 1927

1 November 1957

Dear Dr. Kissinger:

I wish to express to you once again my sincere appreciation for the fine presentation you made here at The National War College on the afternoon of Tuesday, 29 October.

As you might imagine, your book has been so widely read here as to be almost in the category of a textbook for our students, and your name has become somewhat of a byword, not only among the students but among our guest speakers as well. It was, therefore, a real privilege to hear from you personally.

Again, thank you for your excellent contribution to our course of study at The National War College.

THE NATIONAL WAR COLLEGE

OFFICE OF THE COMMANDANT

WASHINGTON 25, D. C.

10 September 1958

Dear Dr. Kissinger:

I take great pleasure in extending to you a most cordial invitation to address the members of The National War College at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, 17 November 1958, on the subject, "Total War."

On this day the class will examine the major aspects of total war, including: possible initiating cause and resulting effects; evolution from limited operations; means of reducing its totality; the means of surviving as victors; and causus belli which would lead the U. S. to resort to all-out nuclear war. It is desired that the students gain an appreciation of the problems facing the nation when confronted with the possibility of warfare under the extreme adversity of total war.

The sum of $150.00 is offered as reimbursement for your travel expenses and a modest honorarium.

I sincerely hope we may have the pleasure of welcoming you back to The National War College on 17 November.

September 18, 1958

General Thomas L. Harrold
Commandant
The National War College
Washington 25, D.C.

Dear General Harrold:

Thank you for your courteous
letter of September 10th.

It is a great pleasure to accept
your invitation to speak to the members of
The National War College. I am having a little
difficulty with my schedule, and wonder whether
it would be possible for me to come on November
20th rather than on the 17th. I must be in
Washington on that day, and if the change could
be made I would be most appreciative. A second
possibility would be the morning of the 21st.
If neither of these would work, I shall make
every effort to come on the 17th. Perhaps
you could have someone call me on Monday to
discuss this.

I always enjoy visiting the
National War College, and will look forward
to being with you again.

THE NATIONAL WAR COLLEGE

WASHINGTON 25, D. C.

26 September 1958

Dear Dr. Kissinger:

This is to confirm your acceptance of the Commandant's
invitation to address the members of The National War College on
Monday, 17 November. We are delighted that you found it possible
to make a firm commitment for this date.

Since you are familiar with the procedure for our morning
sessions, I shall mention only that your lecture will be scheduled
at 9:00 a.m. and will also be attended by the members of the
Industrial College of the Armed Forces. It will be followed by the
customary question and answer period and the discussion group
meeting.

We regret that it will not be possible for you to spend the
entire morning with us and to remain as our guest at luncheon.
Be assured, however, of our deep appreciation of you arranging
your schedule to fit our needs.

A draft copy of the course syllabus is enclosed for your use.
The daily topic for 17 November is outlined on pages 23, 24, 25 and 26.

Undoubtedly you will recall from your previous visits the
emphasis which is placed on the privacy of the lecture program by
the college. I mention it again, however, so that you will feel com-
pletely free to express yourself with the assurance that your remarks
will be held in strictest confidence. The privacy of the lecture program
is outlined on page 15 of the enclosed booklet.

I would appreciate your letting me know if you have any objection to the attendance of additional guests from other agencies of Government who, from time to time request the privilege of attending the lectures.

We shall be happy to prepare any maps, graphs, charts, or
other visual material you may require in connection with your lecture,
if you will let us know your desires in this regard.

19 November 1958

Dear Dr. Kissinger:

I wish to again express my sincere appreciation and
that of the members of The National War College and the
Industrial College of the Armed Forces for the excellence of
your presentation on "Total War."

Your thought-provoking lecture and the subsequent
discussion periods were extremely rewarding to the Class.
Your remarks stimulated much student discussion, which is
a prime objective of the College.

Please accept the thanks of General Mundy, and myself,
for the valuable contribution you have made to our respective
courses.

Dr. Henry A. Kissinger
Director of Special Studies
Center for International Affairs
Harvard University
Cambridge 38, Massachusetts

THE NATIONAL WAR COLLEGE

WASHINGTON 25, D. C.

NATIONAL STRATEGY SEMINAR FOR RESERVE OFFICERS

Sponsors:

INSTITUTE FOR AMERICAN STRATEGY

*Reserve Officers Association*
of the UNITED STATES

Course Direction:

UNIVERSITY of PENNSYLVANIA
FOREIGN POLICY RESEARCH INSTITUTE

26 June 1959

Memorandum for all Speakers at the National Strategy Seminar;

Many requests from educators, reserve units and professional groups have been received from all over the country for an edited version of the National Strategy Seminar proceedings so that it seems desirable and necessary to request permission to allow your remarks (after editing by you, if you desire,) to be published.

Will you, therefore, let me know whether you are willing to permit such use of your address?

For speakers living outside the Washington area who will travel here by rail or air, it will be necessary to use the enclosed exemption certificate when purchasing your travel ticket which will avoid payment of Federal Tax. This is important for you, since you cannot be reimbursed for the amount of the tax if the certificate is not used when purchasing the ticket.

You are also reminded that hotel receipts, airline stubs, pullman stubs and other vouchers must be attached to the request for reimbursement of travel expenditures.

Looking forward to seeing you at the Seminar, I am

Enclosure

P. S. If you are planning to use any exhibits, moving pictures or slides, please let us know so that we may prepare the necessary equipment.

3 August 1959

Dear Dr. Kissinger:

I take great pleasure in confirming your telephone conversation with Colonel Gordon B. Page in which he extended to you a most cordial invitation to address the members of The National War College at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, 2 September 1959, on the subject, "The Nature of the Current Struggle."

This topic will be the final lecture of our first course of the new academic year. During this course the class will have rapidly surveyed the international situation as it exists today and most of the major forces affecting our national security. It is desired at this point to present, in broad terms, an analysis of the nature of the struggle which the Communists have thrust upon us and its critical importance to the existence of the United States as a free nation.

We will reimburse you for your travel expenses, and offer the sum of $100.00 as a modest honorarium.

My Executive Officer will communicate with you further regarding the administrative arrangements for your visit.

It will be a pleasure to welcome you back to The National War College on 2 September.

W. B. AMMON
Rear Admiral, U. S. Navy
Acting Commandant

4 August 1959

Dear Dr. Kissinger:

The Commandant has asked me to convey to you the
administrative details in connection with your address to the members
of The National War College on Wednesday, 2 September 1959.

Since you have been a guest lecturer at the College on
previous occasions, it is unnecessary for me to reiterate in detail
the procedure for our morning sessions. I shall mention only that
your lecture will be scheduled at 9:00 a.m. It will be followed by
the customary question and answer period and the discussion group
meeting. Brief intermissions will follow the lecture and question
period. I hope you will be able to spend the entire morning with us
and also participate in the discussions.

We should like to complete the morning by having you as
our guest at a luncheon, scheduled about noon at the Officers' Club
here at Fort McNair. A representative group from both the faculty
and class will also attend the luncheon.

A draft copy of the course syllabus is enclosed for your
information. The daily topic for 2 September is outlined on pages 31
and 32.

From time to time a few specially selected guests from
the Defense Department, or other government agencies, are authorized
to attend lectures at The National War College, subject to the speakers'
concurrence. These guests will have TOP SECRET clearance, as will
the entire audience of the College. If you should have any objection to
such additional attendance please let me know.

You should have no concern as to how freely you may speak
during your lecture, inasmuch as all remarks will be held in strictest
confidence. One of the key policies of the College since its founding
has been the inviolability of all that is said in the auditorium. This
policy has proven highly successful and is zealously guarded. The
privacy of the lecture program is outlined on page 13 of the enclosed
Guest Book.

We shall be happy to prepare any maps, graphs, charts,
or other visual materials required, if you will let us know your desires
in this matter.

In order that we may have a brief visit before your lecture,
may I suggest that you plan to arrive at the College about 8:40 a.m.
We shall be happy to send a car, and a member of the faculty as an
escort, to bring you to the College on the morning of your lecture, if
you will advise me where you wish to be met.

I wish to reiterate the assurance that anything you say here
will be held in strictest confidence.

I am looking forward with much pleasure to welcoming you
once again to The National War College on 2 September.

Sincerely yours,

2 Enclosures:
Draft Syllabus
Guest Book

WASHINGTON 25, D. C.

4 September 1959

Dear Dr. Kissinger:

I wish to express my sincere appreciation for your
inspiring presentation to The National War College.

The enthusiasm of the class, while drawing additional
information from your wealth of knowledge during the question
period, was indicative of the effectiveness of your talk. Your
views stimulated serious thought on the problems of our time,
and led to lively discussion among the students.

Thank you again for a very rewarding day.