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March 7, 1963

Department of State Telegram 808 to the American Embassy Ankara

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Following up on earlier ideas about direct talks with Turkish officials, General Robert Wood, the director of Military Assistance Programs at the Department of Defense, would be visiting Turkey for talks. This State Department message notes that in light of proposed overall cuts of foreign aid, projected military aid to Turkey would total $120 million, and U.S. officials would emphasize Washington’s “continuing long term interest” in Turkey’s military capabilities. Issues for Hare’s consideration include the “adequacy” of the proposed approach and what needed to be done to bolster Turkish “confidence and morale” and to prevent any “stalling” on the Jupiters.


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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library, National Security Files, box 226, NATO Weapons- Cables Turkey. Contributed by Philip Nash, Bill Burr, and Leopoldo Nuti.

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2023-04-19

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Telegram

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300443

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