JAN 2 1969

Bentley College

BEAVER AND FOREST STREETS • WALTHAM, MASSACHUSETTS 02154 • (617) 891-2000

Waltham, Mass.

December 27, 1968

Dear Mr. Kissinger,

I have just read your article in *Foreign Affairs'* latest issue. It has
prompted a few comments which I am sure you are aware of but, nonetheless, I
feel should be emphasized.

Your analysis of the Paris negotiations is most enlightening, clear, and
sharply focuses on the intricate problems confronting American negotiators.
In your keen perception of the issues I find, however, disconcerting and para-
doxical policy recommendations rather, I should say, implications.

The prescription for an American and North Vietnamese troop withdrawal
sounds attractive; it would leave the contending South Vietnamese groups to
fight it out (assuming no external support). Ostensibly, the implication is
a return to the pre-1961 situation except on a different scale and magnitude.
It also tends to understate and poses a challenge to the question why 30,000+
Americans have died in Viet Nam.

I am well aware that our presence has done 'something' to stabilize and to
create a viable South Vietnamese government, and that the North has suffered
considerably, yet I am not convinced of the stability and strength of South
Viet Nam's government.

Your essay suggests that the "contending sides in South Viet Nam should
commit themselves not to pursue their objectives by force while the withdrawal
of external forces is going on". I find here an inherent contradiction since
you state earlier in your article that 25 years of warfare, mistrust, and
political murders cannot be easily forgotten; implied 'competitive coexistence'
is hardly an applicable policy for Viet Nam. I must conclude, therefore, that
the withdrawal of our troops is an ephemeral policy prescription; it can only
be intended as some sort of trial balloon for internal political consumption,
and in order to exert 'some' pressure on the South Vietnamese government to-get-
the-lead-out and begin needed basic reforms.

American troops have stayed in Korea and in Europe long after hostilities
stopped. Europe, of course, is a special case dating back to World War II and
the cold war. Korea, on the other hand, illustrates the need for American
military presence where there is a demarcated front, and where the situation
is far less complicated than in South Viet Nam. Therefore, since your essay
shows the complex intricacies of the South Vietnamese situation, I must conclude
that American presence is far more needed there for a long time to come than in
Korea or Europe.

I suppose that the importance of your article lies in the options left open.
Time is one of these options. Time is on our side since we have military and

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and economic preponderance in the area, but, alas, not political as well! In the past the development of political institutions came long after the establishment of military power. I cannot but foresee a long-term presence of American troops before a politically viable framework takes hold in South Viet Nam. For the United States not to be concerned with the 'internal structure' of South Viet Nam, which you suggests "should be left for direct negotiations among the South Vietnamese", would be denying the very purpose of our presence and sacrifice. Why did the United States become involved in such a morass in the first place? If we were not to be 'concerned' with the internal affairs of Viet Nam we would have not been involved in Viet Nam. Apparently you suggest a return to the 1961-2 conditions. Let's not compound the mistake of having committed American power and Fiat for an unclear purpose by dismissing as dismal (and apparently unimportant) the small gains that we have made from such a huge expenditure of manpower and treasure.

Laos, the Middle East, and even secretary Rusk's psychological hangovers, Munich and Korea, are historical precedents plainly illustrating that foresaking long-term goals for short-term ones is futile. Peace is a long-term strategic concept rather than a short-term tactical maneuver. In a world of change peace may be difficult, but certainly not impossible. There are far more peaceful relations among nations than there are hostilities. I am not entirely optimistic since I am well aware of 'ragioni di stato'.

Please accept these comments in a spirit of concern and interest in American foreign policy. As a Republican, I feel I should express my views to the Nixon administration. I believe that the 1961-2 decision was a mistake, and that the 1965 bombing of the North and commitment of ½ million American troops an even greater blunder, yet, as a concerned Republican and teacher, I find it difficult to subscribe to a position whose essential implication is for an unstable peace, if peace at all.

My warm regards, I remain,

JAN 3 1969

ELIZABETH V. ZIERER
"EDUCATION CONTINENTALE"
5863 BIRCH COURT OL 4-2078
OAKLAND, CALIF. 94618

28 Dec. 1968

Dear 'Henry',

For myself, and most likely also for Capt. Leggatt of Mil. Govt. Bensheim-- 1945!- your first name still rings, and brings back memories. I enclose my folders if by chance you would have forgotten my identity. (Remember, I was your "chauffeur," showing you Berkeley for the first time several years back and ending our sightseeing tour at Dr. Teller's house?) -- I also had been your confidential interpreter and occasional secretary in Bensheim Heppenheim, at that memorable time when I began working for Det. G-31---

You have come a long way, in an amazingly short time; it was exciting to hear about your appointment and see you again on TV! My thoughts and wishes went out to you. I hope you received my cable, which read:

"Delighted about the appointment
Congratulations to the United States"

And I really meant it!

I do hope, you forgive me this rather informal letter. Your position and career is fantastic, but I have no doubt, that your personality will not have changed.

Please convey my best wishes and congratulation also to your wife, though I did not have the pleasure of meeting her previously.

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The task of choosing the "best" one for your child can seem insurmountable—or at best, a gameble. Thanks to a service initiated by a Berkelcy woman, Miss Elizabeth V. Zierer, parents can feel assured that their child will be matched to the school which will best meet his needs.

Born in Austria-Hungary, Miss Zierer was educated in Vienna and entered a Swiss boarding school at the age of 13. Her experiences in the school and later as a student living with a private family in England were mixed.

She encountered the problems of homesickness and mis-matching of types of home with the student—and the joys of friendships which have lasted through the war years.

One Swiss friend had learned German in the Zierer home in Vienna, while young Elizabeth was studying French and English.

To keep in touch with the schools she recommends, Miss Zierer travels to Europe during the summer, taking with her a group of touring teen-agers.

She shows them the sights of London, Paris and Zurich and, while they are attending summer sessions in Switzerland, she goes to the regular year-around schools to speak with directors and visit with the students she has directed there.

Some of the summer tour group may be staying for the fall semester; these she escorts to their respective schools. Although she has placed American students from 9 to college age, she considers the ideal age 15 to 17.

One of the Berkelcy students to study in Montcalme was Sandy Lawton, 16, daughter of the William Lawtons of Sterling Ave. She took an intensive course in the French language last year and became an avid knitter, bringing home garments for the family.

### MISS ELIZABETH ZIERER

A unique placement service

Another, Cory Fisher, took the summer tour with Miss Zierer and decided to complete her high schooling in Switzerland. She is now continuing her studies in French at the Institute for Foreign Studies in Monterey. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Fisher, live on Euclid Ave.

The young sons of concert violinist Willard Tressel and Mrs. Tressel spent a year in a Swiss school while he toured the continent giving recitals.

Philip, 10, and Richard, 11, became remarkably proficient in French during their stay and are now back at Cragmont School.

And when Prof. Edward L. Barrett Jr., now head of the University of California Law School in Davis, went on a sabbatical lecture tour of Norway and Sweden, he asked Miss Zierer to find schools for his children—one in the French- and one in the German-speaking section of Switzerland.

"American students abroad begin to understand the actions of those from other countries," said the counselor. "They gain a broader perspective and an appreciation of their own country."

# "EDUCATION CONTINENTALE"

Provides the opportunity for your child to:

* Spend a summer or winter abroad

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* Combine studies with recreation, travel, sight seeing

* Learn the customs and ideals of other students from many lands

## WHAT DOES "EDUCATION CONTINENTALE" OFFER?

1. A **personal counseling service** to help parents select the right school for their child's study abroad and arrange for subsequent placement, if and where there are openings.

And/or

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EDUCATION CONTINENTALE seeks to tailor the student's studies and experience abroad to his particular desires. In most instances this encompasses intensive study of languages combined with the unique experience of living with students from many countries. Continuation of United States high school studies can be offered under the direction of English-speaking teachers.

Miss Zierer, counselor for EDUCATION CONTINENTALE, is thoroughly acquainted with schooling in Switzerland and other European countries. She has visited all the boarding schools and pensionats and knows personally their administrators and those families accepting students into their homes. She personally interviews all students and parents and offers guidance in placing your child.

## WHEN SHOULD THIS SERVICE BE USED?

ANYTIME - but well in advance of the scheduled departure for Europe. Many educational institutions have waiting lists. You should plan now for this opportunity of studies.

NOW - if you wish your child to participate in next summer's study-tour. An itinerary will be sent upon request.

Please inquire about Counseling and Placement for Winter Schooling.

## WHERE CAN FURTHER INFORMATION BE OBTAINED?

Contact: Miss Elizabeth V. Zierer
EDUCATION CONTINENTALE
5863 Birch Court
Oakland, California 94618

Phone: (Area Code 415) OL 4-2078

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EVERY POSSIBLE GOOD WISH FOR THIS AND EVERY YEAR FROM YOUR OLD FRIENDS

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RECEIVED

Henry V. Kissinger

Warm regards,

see you soon.
your trip to Tanzania was exciting, and hope to
and am sorry our paths were so far apart. I hope
I have just about recovered from the trip
imagine, a trip to Europe just as not in the cards.
see your children this summer, but as you can
Elizabeth and David. They would be delighted to
I have given Sarah's and Anne's beat to

February 13, and I appreciate all your kind words.
I was delighted to receive your letter of

Dear Dorothy:

London, 32 W. England
8 Shawfield Street
Mrs. Dorothy Zinberg

March 17, 1969

KISSINGER, HENRY V.

8 Shawfield Street
London, S.W. 3, England

February 13, 1969

Mr. Henry Kissinger
The White House
Washington, D.C.

Dear Henry:

It was so thoughtful of you to remember that my birthday was February 25, and to have arranged to bring the President on your state visit at that time. Alas, we shall be spending those three days at the Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania, hopefully watching the animals on these vast plains.

As you must know, your press in England has been absolutely superb, and we're just delighted, and even more important, the stories that come from the Neustadt-Doty Reports have given us a kind of hope that we'd all but abandoned last fall. We do hope that you will be coming to London again and that we'll be able to get a glimpse of you during the next year. Sarah and Anne want to be remembered to the children. It would be very nice if something could develop that you could bring them along on some brief trip, but just from what I've seen in the papers I realize that your life must be hectic beyond description. Anyway, we're going to be staying somewhere in Europe until the end of the summer, and if you're thinking about coming over a bit, we'd be glad to take the kids for a bit if you want to go off, but at the same time spend some time with them. Sarah particularly would really enjoy seeing Elizabeth, so you might keep it in mind as a possibility. I hope your whirlwind tour of all the world capitals works out well, and we look forward to hearing the results. Norman joins me in sending warmest regards.

Best wishes,

Dorothy Zinberg

HARVARD UNIVERSITY

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY

William James Hall
Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138

August 24, 1973

Dear Henry,

Congratulations! The mind boggles at the concatenation of events that brought about your extraordinary appointment. Putting aside your accomplishments that, naturally, provide the solid base on which this could be built, one is left with the awesome historical event. It is indeed one of the most positive statements we can make to the world about the persistence of the democratic principles on which the country was founded and which in recent years have suffered major assaults and injuries.

I wish you everything you will need in the years ahead —
wisdom, health, stamina, a first-rate staff and luck.

Speaking of a first-rate staff, Excellency—may I in my
role as vox populi or more accurately, observer of the socio-
cultural scene, point out a few developments that have occurred
locally while you have been in Russia and China. The very
moment the world is becoming increasingly unified, individuals
are sorting themselves into smaller groups based on many factors.
The most obvious are the nationalists whom you know only too
well. The others, less clearly defined at present, will I
believe, emerge as a more potent force. They clamor for recogni-
tion and rights. So that...when you say that you hope your staff
will get to know their wives well before they begin to work
for you, you have antagonized:

homosexuals
singles
divorces and
women.

Some of these groups have in the past been overrepresented
in the State Department and others, strikingly underrepresented.
Perhaps to reduce the anxiety and irritation among the entrenched
and the excluded, you might modify your metaphor — diplomatically,
that is.

Again, my very best wishes for the challenges ahead. I can tell
how old I am getting when I realize that since hearing of your
appointment, I have thought most often of how wonderful it must
be for your parents!

University College London
Gower Street London W.C.I. England

DEC 4 1968

December 2, 1968

Dear Henry,

The English papers are blasting away with the news that you might just move into the unenviable Bundy-Rostow role. We had a large, wild (for England) party Saturday and everyone...Grierson, Sieff, etc. wanted to know how likely it was that you would take the job.

We could only answer that for all of our sakes we hoped you would. It does have something of the quality of an Incan sacrifice...but your presence among that band of incompetents and public relations men would be the most constructive force in the new administration.

So, Patrick Henry, we hope your decision is in the affirmative. The very best of luck...and let us hear what happens.

\* (40 mix a metaphor)

OCT 1968

DECEMBER 1968

AN INTERVIEW WITH

CLASS OF 1968

PROFESSOR HENRY W. HAYNES

DECEMBER 1968

BY MR. HAYNES

(Copy at Harvard)

DEC 4 1968

# The London School of Economics and Political Science
(University of London)

Houghton Street, Aldwych,
London, W.C.2
Telephone 01-405 7686

2 December 1968

Dear Henry,

I do not know how things are in the United States, but the English papers are full of your meeting with Nixon daily. Your letter in response to Dorothy teasing you and calling you Walt reminded me of our conversation after you had been at Downing Street. I am sure that you have advice from every sort of important person at this point, but I would like to add my own. When we talked in the fall, Nixon was not President and the idea of keeping out of it for a time made a great deal of sense. Now that Nixon is President it is a new ball game. He will need all the learned, sensible advice he can get and without being fulsome I would like to say that there is no-one in the United States who would be your peer in the foreign policy area. It is a thankless job, and I can't imagine, but taking it won't be costing you a great deal.

I feel, and I am sure many of your other friends do also, like prize fight managers pushing the old punch out once more saying he isn't hurting us one bit. On the other hand, you can be affective and useful in a way that few people in our generation have an opportunity to be and that is a rather satisfying experience. So please, please come to the aid of our country, and shriek to the conquered multitudes and so on.

I am sure that with all this on your mind our other area of conversation has quite properly receded far from your conscience. If you go to Washington forget it. If you stay and continue in conversation with Neustadt, I realise that I was in some ways being overly modest which is not necessarily my style. In fact, since I have been here, besides consulting with the Wootton Committee, I have been consulting with the International Narcotics Control Board in Geneva and will serve in a similar position for the World Health Organisation. In this country I have been getting a lot of experience with the development of a social policy and essentially that is what the book that I am writing on drugs is going to be about.

Of course, if you go to Washington, now that I am detached from my practice and we both feel so separate from Cambridge, rather than stay in England another year, maybe you will find a place in the administration for us. I am afraid that foreign policy is not directly my area but besides the whole business about drugs, I think that Nixon is going to need some very thoughtful social psychological advice about how to establish consistent contacts with all levels of the negro community. As a matter of fact,

...contd.

Sir Solly Zuckerman, OM, KCB, FREI
Chief Scientific Adviser

DEC 25 1968

CABINET OFFICE
LONDON SW1

Telephone: 01-930 5422

16th December 1968.

Dear Henry,

I don't need to tell you how delighted I am to know that you have taken on the job you have, and in sending you my best wishes, I would also like to express the hope that you will be able to carry your burden lightly, and that your vision of the way world events should turn out does not become obscured by short-term problems. We have got to see that the year 2000 contains a world less beset by turmoil and fear than is the one in which we are now operating!

I come over to Washington fairly frequently, and hope to see you in your new office not too long after you are installed.

Dr. Henry A. Kissinger,
Harvard University,
6 Divinity Avenue,
Cambridge 38, Mass.,