Foreign Relations of the United States, Diplomatic Papers, 1945, The British Commonwealth, The Far East, Volume VI

Records of the Office of the Political Adviser in Japan, Lot 57–F103, 800 Korea: Telegram

The Chief of Staff (Eisenhower) to General of the Army Douglas MacArthur, at Tokyo

Washington, 31 December, 1945.

War 90944. Beurad Dec [4,] CA 55637.⁷¹ WD⁷² approves sending 6 Koreans to United States as outlined urad CA 55637 Dec [4] departing subsequent 15 Jan. You are authorized to make all necessary arrangements including asgmt of Cmdr. George Z. Williams 78214 USNR for tdy⁷³ with this commission.

State Dept also concurs in this trip.

State Dept approves in principle the educational and training program. Outline and budget for State Dept info and educational program in Korea is in hands of Benninghoff who is prepared to discuss subject in detail with Mil Govt. After you have talked with him request your further comments as to whether it is still desired to carry out program as outlined.

State Dept requests your comments and recommendations as to how educational program might be established by Mil Govt so as to minimize confusion and disruption when Mil Govt is terminated.

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Eisenhower

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71. Not printed; it transmitted to the Chief of Staff the contents of telegram Tfymg 406, December 1, p. 1140.
72. War Department.
73. Temporary duty.