178. Circular Telegram From the Department of State to Certain Diplomatic Missions1
431. Following for your information and at your discretion use in confidential discussions with local officials should subject be raised with you. You should avoid giving impression US is urging attendance by any particular Chief of State or Head of Government.
US position on attendance of Chiefs of State or Heads of Government at UNGA has evolved somewhat over past few days because of changed circumstances. Although we do not believe desirable have general attendance all or most other Western Heads of Government, we see certain advantage in having some Heads of Government to speak for West at UNGA. President on his trip to New York September 22–23 will meet with several Heads of Government should they so request, and during second trip September 26 to 27 he will do likewise. Believe preferable for any meetings between President and Chiefs of State or Heads of Government take place in New York rather than Washington.
- Source: Department of State, Central Files, 320/9–2160. Secret; Priority. Drafted by Burdett; cleared by White, Stoessel, McBride, Fessenden, Steeves, Mak, Hare, Wallner, and U; and approved by Hare who signed for Dillon. Sent to 21 posts in Europe and Asia.↩