357.AD/12–1150: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the United States Mission at the United Nations
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581. Eyes only for Austin and Gross. Fol sets forth our attitude toward cease-fire which shld be reflected in your conversations with reps of Asian group and in your discretion with other dels:
We will consider a cease-fire in Korea but must insist upon cease-fire which does not place UN forces at military disadvantage and which does not involve political consideration. Details of cease-fire shld be negotiated in order to protect security UN forces before cease-fire is accepted.
We believe further that to insure compliance and prevent worsening of military situation of UN forces during cease-fire, there must be UN observation throughout Korea of operation of cease-fire agreement.
FYI Joint Chiefs will prepare as matter urgency military conditions on which cease-fire wld be acceptable.