Foreign Relations of the United States, 1961–1963, Volume XVI, Eastern Europe; Cyprus; Greece; Turkey

15. Telegram From the Department of State to the Legation in Hungary⁰

Washington, October 20, 1962, 2:22 p.m.

160. In hour-long meeting Hungarian Charge d’Affaires October 20 Davis presented on oral and confidential basis US position as outlined Deptel 150 rptd London 2178.¹

Radvanyi, who gave fullest attention presentation and evinced friendly attitude, said he would immediately report details his Government and hoped he would be able make early reply. Davis emphasized latter connection that if Hungarian Government should not find it convenient make official reply, our Legation in Budapest, as well as Department here, would be able judge whether or not actions were taken which would constitute reasonable basis for resolving UN problem and opening way for normalization bilateral relations.

In course discussion, Radvanyi stressed efforts being made by Hungarian Government create better atmosphere and cited intention Hungarian university, on or about October 22, award honorary doctorate to Dr. Theodore Karman, eminent American physician now visiting Hungary. He said American Charge d’Affaires would be invited to ceremony as gesture good will. Department believes you should attend if invited.

Memcon being pouched.

Rusk

0. Source: Department of State, Central Files, 764.00/10–2062. Secret; Priority; No Foreign; Limit Distribution. Drafted by McKisson and approved by Davis. Repeated to London.
1. Telegram 150, October 17, outlined U.S. views on the “progressive” steps needed to proceed to a normalization of U.S.-Hungarian relations. (Ibid., 764.00/10–1762)