Office of the Historian

628. Telegram 2068 to Geneva1

Washington, May 30, 1956, 3:50 p.m.
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2068. For Johnson.

Your 1949. Department believes transmittal text May 25 news conference unnecessary. In light Deptels 2066 and 2067 you will understand why Department prefers you endeavor avoid comment on Chinese prisoner matter.

Hoover
  1. Source: Department of State, Central Files, 611.93/5–2956. Secret; Priority; Limit Distribution. Drafted by McConaughy.↩