Office of the Historian

310.361/6–2651: Telegram

The Ambassador in the Soviet Union (Kirk) to the Secretary of State

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Moscow, June 26, 1951—6 p. m.

2175. Deptel 831, June 25. Am seeing Gromyko tomorrow. Vyshinski still absent “Testing.”

Asked to see Acting Foreign Minister Zorin today since Gromyko only arrived Berlin late yesterday but after several phone calls was given choice either Zorin or Gromyko tomorrow as both out of town today.

(You will recall one year ago today I failed after five tries to see Gromyko to ask Sov Govt intervention stop North Korean invasion).

For your information local AP and AFP had flashes this morning from their principals leaking idea your instructions sent me seek clarification.

Dept pass USUN. Sent Dept 2175, rptd info USUN 366.

Kirk