Office of the Historian

795B.5/8–653: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Department of State

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Seoul, August 6, 1953—10 a.m.

Dulte 13. Eyes only for Acting Secretary from Secretary. If matters here continue proceed smoothly, may desire initial draft security treaty to mark progress. Treaty would involve no United States obligations not previously discussed with the President and Senate leaders. Rhee would doubtless prefer formal signing but believe initialing will suffice. Please advise President to be sure he concurs.1

Dulles
  1. According to telegram Tedul 11 to Seoul, Aug. 6, 1953, not printed, Smith showed this telegram to the President who agreed that Dulles could initial the security treaty if he thought it desirable. (795B.5/8–653)↩