July 1963
191. Memorandum of Conversation, July 8, among Meeting of Committee of Principals
General approach of U.S. policy in disarmament negotiations. Top Secret. 13 pp. Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Departments and Agencies Series, ACDA, Disarmament, Committee of Principals, 3/61–11/63.
192. Paper, July 9
“Points to be Explored with the Russians.” Attached is a list of points for discussion with the President. Secret. 2 pp. Library of Congress, Manuscript Division, Harriman Papers, Test Ban Background III.
193. Telegram 233 from London, July 12
Harriman’s discussions with Hailsham on negotiating tactics in Moscow. Secret. 1 p. Department of State, Central Files, POL 7 US/Harriman.
194. Telegram 234 from London, July 12
Harriman’s meeting with Home to review decisions reached with Hailsham. Secret. 1 p. Department of State, Central Files, POL 7 US/Harriman.
195. Telegram 236 from London, July 12
Harriman’s continuing discussions with UK colleagues on Moscow agenda. Secret. 2 pp. Department of State, Central Files, POL 7 US/Harriman.
196. Unsigned Memorandum to McNamara, July 16
JCS views on the Khrushchev test ban proposal. Top Secret. 6 pp. Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Departments and Agencies Series, ACDA, Disarmament, Test Ban, U.S. Military View.
197. Telegram 154 from Moscow, July 16
Readout of Harriman/Hailsham discussions with Khrushchev on July 15. Secret. 20 pp. Department of State, Central Files, DEF 18–3 USSR (MO).
198. Telegram 183 from Moscow, July 18
Status of test ban negotiations following plenary and drafting committee sessions. Unclassified. 3 pp. Department of State, Central Files, DEF 18–3 USSR (MO).
199. Telegram 184 from Moscow, July 17
Full report of test ban discussions at plenary session, July 17. Secret. 3 pp. Department of State, Central Files, DEF 18–3 USSR (MO).
200. Telegram 186 from Moscow, July 17
Readout of meeting with Gromyko delegation. Secret. 12 pp. Department of State, Central Files, DEF 18–3 USSR (MO).
201. Memorandum of Conference with President Kennedy, July 18
Discussion of Moscow telegrams and revised instructions for Harriman. Secret. 2 pp. Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Departments and Agencies Series, ACDA, Disarmament, Test-Ban Negotiations, Harriman Trip.
202. Telegram 211 from Moscow, July 18
Meeting with Gromyko: Discussion centered on Kennedy’s July 17 statement, Khrushchev’s July 2 statement and the importance to Soviets of non-aggression pact. Secret. 4 pp. Department of State, Central Files, DEF 18–3 USSR (MO).
203. Telegram 223 from Moscow, July 19
Meeting with Gromyko: U.S.–U.K. views on Soviet withdrawal clause. Secret. 5 pp. Department of State, Central Files, DEF 18–3 USSR (MO).
204. Telegram 224 from Moscow, July 19
Text of U.S. tabled “package deal.” Unclassified. 2 pp. Department of State, Central Files, DEF 18–3 USSR (MO).
205. Telegram 239 from Moscow, July 20
Meeting with Gromyko: resolving the finer points of acceptable language. 7 pp. Department of State, Central Files, DEF 18–3 USSR (MO).
206. Telegram 247 from Moscow, July 22
Correction of error contained in Moscow telegram 239. Secret. 1 p. Department of State, Central Files, DEF 18–3 USSR (MO).
207. Memorandum from Ball to President Kennedy, July 22
Proposed offer of nuclear assistance to de Gaulle. Secret. 12 pp. Department of State, Central Files, DEF 18–8.
208. Telegram 271 from Moscow, July 22
Readout of July 22 meeting with Gromyko. Secret. 5 pp. Department of State, Central Files, DEF 18–3 USSR (MO).
209. Telegram 274 from Moscow, July 23
Readout of Harriman/Hailsham private session with Gromyko on French issue and signing considerations. Secret. 6 pp. Department of State, Central Files, POL 7 US/Harriman.
210. Telegram 295 from Moscow, July 23
Further private discussions with Gromyko on non-aggression pact considerations, acceptance of test ban treaty, and possibilities for reducing future tensions. Secret. 5 pp. Department of State, Central Files, POL 7 US/Harriman.
211. Telegram 333 from Moscow, July 25
Private meeting with Gromyko: non-exchange of Harriman/Gromyko letters, Soviet objections to unrecognized regimes ratifying the treaty, treaty adherence issues, limited nature of test ban treaty, and Harriman’s statement to the Senate. Secret. 8 pp. Department of State, Central Files, DEF 18–4.
212. Telephone Conversation between Bundy and Kaysen, July 25
Guidance on issue of unrecognized regimes depositing instruments of ratification, timing of acceptance of agreement, and return travel plans. No classification marking. 3 pp. Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Kaysen Series, Disarmament, Harriman Mission, Records/Action.
213. Harriman’s Personal Notes on Meeting with Gromyko, July 25
Oral understanding with Gromyko, telephone call to White House, U.S. ready to initial. Secret. 3 pp. Library of Congress, Manuscript Division, Harriman Papers, Test Ban 12, Post-Trip.
214. Telegram 347 from Moscow, July 26
Successful conclusion to negotiations realized. Secret. 2 pp. Department of State, Central Files, DEF 18–3 USSR (MO).
215. Letter from Gen. Taylor to Rusk, July 27
Requests Department of State assistance in preparation for Congressional hearings on test ban treaty. Attached is a list of political questions JCS would like to have answered. Top Secret. 2 pp. Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Departments and Agencies Series, ACDA, Disarmament, Test Ban, Congressional Relations I, 5/63–7/63.
216. Summary Record of NSC Standing Group Meeting No. 11, July 30
Harriman report, Senate ratification issues, Teller reservations, and public affairs issues. Secret. 1 p. Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Meetings and Memoranda Series, Standing Group Meeting, Box 315, 7/30/63.
217. Memorandum from Barnett to Sullivan, July 30
Duncan Wilson’s report on Moscow test ban negotiations. No classification marking. 2 pp. Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Departments and Agencies Series, ACDA, Disarmament, Test Ban–General.