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September 2, 1953

Letter, John W. Staggers to Syngman Rhee

John W. Staggers informs Syngman Rhee about his public perception in the American media.

1955

Memorandum, 'Urging US to have ACTIVE policies towards Korea'

The author of this memorandum proposes that the US should: 1) Dissolve the ad hoc committee on Korea, 2) reinforce ROK troops to be equal with DPRK troops, 3) increase economic aid for recovery of Korea, 4) move UN forces headquarter to Korea where UN troops are stationed, and 5) impose sanctions on a pro-communist policy in Japan.

September 30, 1949

Letter, Syngman Rhee to Dr. Robert T. Oliver [Soviet Translation]

Letter from Syngman Rhee translated into Russian. The original was likely found when the Communists seized Seoul. Syngman Rhee urges Oliver to come to South Korea to help develop the nation independent of foreign invaders and restore order to his country.

December 1954

Message, President Syngman Rhee to General Taylor and his forces

In this Christmas Message, President Rhee addresses General Taylor and the US Forces. He praises the US troops for their victory against the communist aggression during the Korean War. Rhee recognizes America for continuing to “defend human liberty” not only in Korea but in all of Asia. Rhee ends the message with the goal of creating a “free, united, and democratic” Korea.

July 17, 1955

Letter, Lieutenant General Collier to President Rhee

For the 7th anniversary of Korea’s Constitution Day, General Collier congratulates and praises South’s Korea’s determination to fight communism and remain an independent nation.

June 16, 1954

Statement by President Syngman Rhee at the Fourth Session of the Asian Peoples' Anti-Communist Conference

President Syngman Rhee announces that the "Communist problem is not just a problem of one or two countries, but a world problem."