Memorandum from the Department of State to President Harry S. Truman Regarding the Korean Situation
6/25/1950
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This item relates to outbreak of the Korean War.
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On June 25, 1950, North Korea invaded South Korea. President Harry S. Truman returned to Washington, DC, from Independence, Missouri, and met with his advisors to determine the American response. This declassified memorandum summarizes the discussion at the meeting. Truman ultimately decided to commit military forces to counter North Korean aggression.
This primary source comes from the Dean Acheson Papers.
National Archives Identifier: 595514
Full Citation: Memorandum from the Department of State to President Harry S. Truman Regarding the Korean Situation; 6/25/1950; Dean Acheson Papers. [Online Version, https://docsteach.org/documents/document/memorandum-from-the-department-of-state-to-president-harry-s-truman-regarding-the-korean-situation, April 26, 2024]Rights: Copyright Not Evaluated Learn more on our privacy and legal page.