No. 83
Editorial Note
During the Secretary’s Daily Meeting on August 11, Bruce informed the Secretary that the Schuman Plan officially began operation that day and recommended that the Secretary issue a statement recognizing the organization. The statement, drafted by EUR, was approved by the Secretary with instructions that it be released to the press immediately. (Memorandum of conversation, August 11; Secretary’s Daily Meetings, lot 58 D 609, “August 1952”) For the text of this statement, see Department of State Bulletin, August 25, 1952, page 285.