III. Background to the Crisis in Jordan and the Introduction of British Forces, January 1–July 17, 1958: U.S. Economic and Military Aid to Jordan; U.S. Support for the Establishment of the Arab Union; The Crisis in Iraq and the Jordanian Request for U.S. Military Support; U.S. Support of the Introduction of British Forces Into Jordan
186. Memorandum of a Conversation, Department of State, Washington, July 17, 11:30 a.m.
Source: Department of State, Central Files, 785.00/7–1758. Secret; Limit Distribution. Drafted by Newsom. The conversations at 11:30 a.m. on this and other aspects of the Middle East crisis were the first conversations of Lloyd’s visit, which began on July 17 and continued until July 20. For additional information on Lloyd’s visit, see footnote 1, Document 153.
187. Memorandum of a Conversation, Department of State, Washington, July 17, 2:30 p.m.
Source: Department of State, Conference Files: Lot 63D 123, CF 1050, Memoranda of Conversation, Lloyd’s Visit July 17–20. Top Secret; Limit Distribution. Drafted by Newsom.
188. Memorandum of a Conversation, White House, Washington, July 17, 3:30 p.m.
Source: Eisenhower Library, Whitman File, International Series. Top Secret. Drafted by Reinhardt. The full text of this memorandum is scheduled for publication in volume XII.
189. Telegram From the Department of State to the Embassy in Jordan
Source: Department of State, Central Files, 785.00/7–1658. Top Secret; Niact. Drafted by Rockwell and cleared by Rountree and Reinhardt. Repeated to London, Paris, and USUN.