78. Memorandum From Lay to the NSC1
SUBJECT
- Basic National Security Policy
REFERENCES
- A. NSC 5810/1
- B. NSC Actions Nos. 1903 and 1934
The enclosed memorandum from the Secretary of Defense, setting forth recommendations by the Department of Defense relative to the military elements of national strategy in NSC 5810/1, including paragraphs 13 and 14 thereof, prepared pursuant to NSC Action No. [Typeset Page 261] 1903–b–(3), is transmitted herewith for consideration by the National Security Council at its meeting on Thursday, July 24, 1958.
Executive Secretary
cc: The Secretary of the Treasury
The Director, Bureau of the Budget
The Chairman, Atomic Energy Commission
The Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff
The Director of Central Intelligence
- Source: Transmits McElroy’s memorandum on strategic concept (print Document 30). Top Secret; Limited Distribution, 4 pp. NARA, RG 59, S/P–NSC Files: Lot 62 D 1.↩