July 25, 1969
Letter from Harry S. Truman to Congressman Kastenmeier
HARRY S TRUMAN
INDEPENDENCE, MISSOURI
July 25, 1969
Dear Congressman Kastenmeier:
In reply to your letter of July 11th, I wish to state categorically that I did not amend any Presidential Order in force regarding biological weapons, nor did I at any time give my approval to its use.
With all good wishes,
Sincerely yours,
Honorable Robert W.Kastenmeier
House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515
Note
President Truman's signature appeared in the original letter.
Truman denies the use of bacteriological weapons by the United States during the Korean War.
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