No. 628
Editorial Note
On January 30, the Psychological Strategy Board circulated PSB D–27, “Psychological Strategy Program for Japan”, approved by the Board on January 15. The report, together with information concerning its drafting and implementation, is in PSB files, lot 62 D 333, a file of minutes and papers of the Psychological Strategy Board for the years 1951–1953, as maintained by the Executive Secretariat in the Department of State.
On July 29, the Board submitted to the President (and to the NSC) PSB D–47, “Status Report on the National Psychological Effort As of June 30, 1953, and Progress Report of the Psychological Strategy Board”. According to the section on PSB D–27, two interagency committees, one chaired by the Ambassador, had been set up in Tokyo to coordinate its implementation. “Preparation of supporting plans, however, has been slow.” (PSB files, lot 62 D 333)