Index1

  1. In indexing persons the intention has been to include all references to persons of significance for an understanding of the record, with the following exceptions: (1) The name of the Secretary of State or the Acting Secretary of State appearing as the signer of outgoing instructions unless there is a clear indication of the Secretary’s or Acting Secretary’s personal interest; (2) the name of the American Ambassador or Chargé in China appearing as the signer of reports to the Department of State, except for personal items and a cross-reference to subjects; (3) the names of persons to whom documents are addressed.

    Persons are not identified by office in the index, but usually where a person is first mentioned in any section a footnote identification is given unless that person is identified in the text.