Foreign Relations of the United States, 1949, National Security Affairs, Foreign Economic Policy, Volume I

Department of State Atomic Energy Files

Memorandum of Conversation, by the Acting Secretary of State

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[Washington,] October 3, 1949.

Meeting With the President, Monday, October 3

Atomic Energy

The President handed back the attached two documents, the report of the CPC, and the Memorandum to the President dated October 1, 1949, and indicated that he had thought over carefully the problem of relations with the British and Canadians, over the weekend. He said that he felt it was essential that we try to work out a thorough-going partnership with the British and Canadians, and that, if necessary, he would make a strong effort to get the backing of the country for this should we encounter difficulties with the Congress. I explained to him that consultations had been held with Senator McMahon and that we would have further talks with the Committee this week and would keep him informed of progress.

The President handed me the attached letters from Senator McMahon¹ and requested my advice.

James E. Webb

1. The source text is not accompanied by attachments. The letters under reference are presumably those of September 28; for texts, see p. 179 and p. 543.