Office of the Historian

22. Telegram From the Department of State to the Mission at the United Nations1

Washington, August 8, 1958—2:55 p.m.

133. Re: Hungary. Confirming Brown-Thacher telecon.2

In view unconfirmed reports certain LA dels may raise Hungarian credentials issue initial plenary GA, USUN should indicate to friendly dels strong US hope matter not raised in plenary in order minimize problems attendant Chinese representation. Should Hungarian credentials nevertheless be raised in initial plenary, you should arrange for matter to be considered first in Credentials Committee without prejudice ultimate decision.

Dulles
  1. Source: Department of State, Central Files, 320/8–858. Limited Official Use. Drafted by Newlin, cleared in substance by Nunley and Bacon, and approved by Walmsley who signed for Dulles.↩
  2. No record of this telephone conversation has been found↩