40. Editorial Note
In telegram 139 from Bonn, July 15, Ambassador David K.E. Bruce reported on increasing German anxiety about de Gaulle. Bruce stated that following a period of watchful waiting, responsible German Government and official circles had shown considerable uneasiness during the previous weekend about de Gaulle’s ability to restore political health in France and his intimations of a more aggressive and independent French role in NATO. The Ambassador reported that the German press echoed the apprehension about France’s future role in Europe. He said the postponement of the proposed meeting of de Gaulle and Adenauer had only encouraged the view that relations between the two countries had worsened. (Department of State, Central Files, 751.13/7–1558)