126. Editorial Note

On June 7, the Governments of the United States and the Federal Republic of Germany exchanged notes at Bonn which provided for a voluntary contribution toward costs resulting from the maintenance of United States troops in Germany. According to the agreement, the Federal Republic would pay DM 325 million ($77 million) toward the support of U.S. forces. For texts of the exchanged notes, see Department of State Bulletin, July 15, 1957, pages 129–130.