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The Ambassador in Yugoslavia (Allen) to the Secretary of State
350. During conversation with Tito today,1 I said I was particularly glad Yugoslav military attaché in Washington and his assistants were being invited visit US armed services schools and expressed hope this would lead a steadily increased understanding between our respective military officials. I agreed much patience was required achieve this end and recalled it was only short time ago when Yugoslavs shot down our planes that relations between US and Yugoslav military were as bad as imaginable.
Tito said as a military man he particularly understood necessity for close cooperation on military matters and commented that present Yugoslav bitterness against USSR should be sufficient to overcome any residual animosity toward Yugoslavia on part US military.
My purpose was pave way for subsequent request for better liaison between our service attaches here and Yugoslav military. However, it seemed preferable not request specific facilities here on this occasion. I plan follow up on earliest suitable opportunity.