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V. A.
JUSTIFICATION OF THE WAR -- PUBLIC STATEMENTS
TRUMAN ADMINISTRATION
CONTENTS
1. Secretary of State marks the beginning of U.S. military and economic assistance to the Associated States and France (8 May 1950)
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2. Truman cites Communist threat in Asia; emphasizes the lessons of history in meeting aggression in its early stages (11 April 1951)
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3. President cites Communist imperialism as a threat to vitally needed raw materials and manpower of free Asian nations as requiring U.S. assistance to these countries (24 May 1951)
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4. Statement by the Departments of State and Defense resulting from French-U.S. discussions regarding aid to Indochina (23 September 1951)
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5. Communique acknowledging the primary role of U.S. in Korea and its secondary role of assisting French in Indochina in combatting Communist imperialism (18 June 1952)
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6. Resolution adopted by North Atlantic Council of NATO support for French role in Indochina and its importance to Atlantic Community (17 December 1952)
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