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Webb, James E. 1906- 1992

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November 9, 1951

The Acting Secretary of State (Webb) to the US Embassy, London, A-784

The Secretary of State asks the US Embassy in London to try to continue obtaining copies of the reports sent by the Indian Mission in Lhasa.

February 27, 1952

The Acting Secretary of State (Webb) to the US Embassy, London, A-1330

The Secretary of State hopes that the US Embassy in London and the Consulate General in Calcutta can continue to receive the reports of the Indian Mission in Lhasa.

February 27, 1951

The Acting Secretary of State (Webb) to the US Consul, Calcutta

The Department of State requests additional reports from the Indian mission in Lhasa.

December 13, 1951

Airgram No. A-132 from the Department of State (Webb) to the American Embassy, Taipei

The State Department requests an appraisal of Chiang Ching-kuo's influence on Taiwan, focusing on his leadership qualities, the factors behind his growing power, and its potential implications for U.S. interests. It emphasizes thorough research over immediate submission, highlighting the importance of understanding Chiang's impact on Taiwan's political and social dynamics​.

This document summary was generated by an artificial intelligence language model and was reviewed by a Wilson Center staff member.

September 7, 1950

Telegram No. 237 from the Secretary of State to the American Embassy Taipei

The document outlines the US rationale for accepting a UN investigation into allegations of US aggression, emphasizing that blocking such an investigation would provoke controversy and reduce international political support. 

This document summary was generated by an artificial intelligence language model and was reviewed by a Wilson Center staff member.