Holdings
Abstract:
Remarks on: lack of progress in the conversations between Chancellor Konrad Adenauer and Francois Poncet on the Saar,- text of statement by Bruce before Randall Committee on Foreign Economic Policy and in oral statement he concentrated on EDC and ECSC, feels Randall unfavourable to US loan to CSC
General Charles de Gaulle's press conference where he violently attacked the EDC Treaty,- Chancellor Konrad Adenauer's disillusionment over Saar negotiations
public attacks on Jean Monnet by anti-EDC or
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Description Level:
Dossier
Dates:
1953 to 1953
HAEU Reference Code:
JMAS-157
Original Reference Code:
DAVID K.E. BRUCE DIARY MSS5:1B8303
Abstract:
Remarks on: visit to US to advise on policy and tactics for Bermuda Conference, he advocated a 4-power Foreign Minister's conference to meet with Russians. Discussed how President Eisenhower could influence France on the consequences of their inactivity in implementing the EDC. Eisenhower suggested a five nation union excluding France
talks with Walter Hallstein, Chancellor Konrad Adenauer against meeting the Russians,- reports on Bermuda Conference, Winston Churchill came out strongly in favour
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Description Level:
Dossier
Dates:
1953 to 1953
HAEU Reference Code:
JMAS-158
Original Reference Code:
DAVID K.E. BRUCE DIARY MSS5:1B8303
Abstract:
Remarks on: need to allay fears of European countries regarding the continued stationing of American troops in Europe,- talks with Jean Monnet regarding loan for ECSC. Jean Monnet opposed to offer of $100m, wants offer of $400m to start negotiations with US adminisatration. John Foster Dulles, Secretary of State, believes Jean Monnet lost his opportunity by refusing US offer of $100m with the possibility of later negotiations for more. Bruce wants Monnet to talk with John Foster Dulles regarding
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Description Level:
Dossier
Dates:
1954 to 1954
HAEU Reference Code:
JMAS-159
Original Reference Code:
DAVID K.E. BRUCE DIARY MSS5:1B8303
Abstract:
Remarks on: comments by British Foreign Secretary, Anthony Eden at Berlin Conference of 4 Powers expounding the benefits of EDC as a security instrument, preventing revival of German militarism,- talk with Jean Monnet about ECSC investment programme and new proposal for a short and immediate EPC Treaty, effective on a provisional basis till final Treaty is worked out and adopted. Jean Monnet says it is only in exploratory phase,- copy of telegram sent to John Foster Dulles from Bruce regarding h
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Description Level:
Dossier
Dates:
1954 to 1954
HAEU Reference Code:
JMAS-160
Original Reference Code:
DAVID K.E. BRUCE DIARY MSS5:1B8303
Abstract:
Remarks on: Chancellor Konrad Adenauer's attempts to arrange meeting with Georges Bidault, French delaying,- talk with Maurice Schumann, Bruce feels Bidault and Joseph Laniel are attempting to evade difficult decision to bring EDC to vote,- efforts to get UK to incorporate division into European army to aid EDC,- Marshall Juin's, SHAPE Commander, attacks on EDC,- his statement that if France continued to postpone action US would publically make preparations for "agonising reappraisal"
Schumann's
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Description Level:
Dossier
Dates:
1954 to 1954
HAEU Reference Code:
JMAS-161
Original Reference Code:
DAVID K.E. BRUCE DIARY MSS5:1B8303
Abstract:
Remarks on: talk with Georges Bidault on different German/French approaches to Europeanisation of Saar. Bruce feels Saar Commissioner should not have vote in Council of Ministers,- German concern over Maurice Schumann's statement implying tht the purpose of Europeanisation was to bring the Saar politically under European institutions but to maintain the status quo on economic questions
Jean Monnet doing well in negotiation loan for ECSC in Washington,- John Foster Dulles' request that Bruce talk
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Description Level:
Dossier
Dates:
1954 to 1954
HAEU Reference Code:
JMAS-162
Original Reference Code:
DAVID K.E. BRUCE DIARY MSS5:1B8303
Abstract:
Remarks on: talk with Jean Monnet about resigning, Jean Monnet opposed until EDC ratified, afraid it would give impression that US abandoning the idea
necessity because of fall of Dien Bien Phu to press forward rapidly with the signature of the protocols,- Guy Mollet's decision to impose a vote of discipline at Party conference which will oblige all Socialist deputies to vote for EDC ratification,- talks in the Department of State Washington about situation in France. Wrote telegram to French Go
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Description Level:
Dossier
Dates:
1954 to 1954
HAEU Reference Code:
JMAS-163
Original Reference Code:
DAVID K.E. BRUCE DIARY MSS5:1B8303
Abstract:
CCEE_AFSO-506
CCEE_AFSO.14-506
CCEE-AFSO-BAC-1-1970-508
Description Level:
Dossier
Dates:
1956 to 1962
HAEU Reference Code:
CCEE_AFSO-506
Original Reference Code:
CCEE-AFSO-BAC-1-1970-508
Abstract:
Remarks on: Paul-Henri Spaak's insistence on bringing the EDC to a vote soon in French Parliament, and if a date not fixed by mid-June Spaak proposes to communicate with Secretary on subject discussed at Geneva Conference of how other EDC signatories and US and UK could bring France to face up to political reality,- reports that Georges Bidault not pleased with the Strasbourg Saar agreement,- discussions on to keep other countries and US Administration and Congress satisfied in face of inevitabl
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Description Level:
Dossier
Dates:
1954 to 1954
HAEU Reference Code:
JMAS-164
Original Reference Code:
DAVID K.E. BRUCE DIARY MSS5:1B8303
Abstract:
Remarks on: meeting with André de Staercke who says Paul-Henri Spaak will reaffirm the Benelux stand on the integrity of the Treaty language at a press conference,- belief of Minister of the Saar to Paris, Strauss that it would be impossible to arrive at a Saar accord as generous from the German National point as this one,Bruce tells Al Gruenther to endorse as American policy the recent utterances of Spaak and Chancellor Konrad Adenauer that alternative to EDC was reconstitution of German Nation
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Description Level:
Dossier
Dates:
1954 to 1954
HAEU Reference Code:
JMAS-165
Original Reference Code:
DAVID K.E. BRUCE DIARY MSS5:1B8303
Abstract:
Remarks on: decision to maintain procedure of keeping in close touch with the pro-EDC advisers of Premier Pierre Mendés-France, but to discourage any pressures or suggestions from Washington
Paul-Henri Spaak's activities in seeking to make the EDC more palatable to France, has been misconstrued by Mendés to mean that the Benelux countries and Federal Germany will accept almost any compromise,joint telegram from Doug Dillon, US Ambassador to France and Bruce advising against favouring Mendés visi
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Description Level:
Dossier
Dates:
1954 to 1954
HAEU Reference Code:
JMAS-166
Original Reference Code:
DAVID K.E. BRUCE DIARY MSS5:1B8303
Abstract:
Remarks on: reaction of French press to France's failure to ratify, feel it was a triumph for Soviet policy in trying to wean Germany from West, feel primary responsibility lay with Premier Mendés-France, who refused to fight for it,- André de Staercke and Paul-Henri Spaak agree with John Foster Dulles' idea for an emergency meeting of NATO
Jean Monnet believes European Integration will revive
Bruce feels it is essential to find alternative solution to German sovereignty and rearmament
Chancello
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Description Level:
Dossier
Dates:
1954 to 1954
HAEU Reference Code:
JMAS-167
Original Reference Code:
DAVID K.E. BRUCE DIARY MSS5:1B8303
Abstract:
Remarks on: Jean Monnet's hopes that a principle of European unity can be reintroduced at London Conference,- progress of conference and emergence of text,- he feels the agreement offers the best alternative,- talk with William Tomlinson about future US representation to ECSC, as Jean Monnet loath not to have a special full time representative
President Eisenhower's enthusiastic reception for agreement at London,- talk with Jean Monnet and Tomlinson. Jean Monnet feels it is important to inject a
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Description Level:
Dossier
Dates:
1954 to 1954
HAEU Reference Code:
JMAS-168
Original Reference Code:
DAVID K.E. BRUCE DIARY MSS5:1B8303
Abstract:
Remarks on: discussion with Jean Monnet regarding his necessity to resign as President and Member of High Authority of ECSC and wishes to publically explain that it is because he feels London-Paris agreement, far from furthering European integration will harm it. Bruce feels this undignified and harmful while still in office
Monnet's statment of resignation, stated reason as wanting full freedom of action and speech to take part in the construction of European unity, and to follow ECSC with Unit
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Description Level:
Dossier
Dates:
1954 to 1954
HAEU Reference Code:
JMAS-169
Original Reference Code:
DAVID K.E. BRUCE DIARY MSS5:1B8303
Abstract:
Remarks on: letter to President Eisenhower turning down offer for post in State Department,- talk with Jean Monnet and praise he received from Assembly at Strasbourg | discussion with Jean Monnet and members of High Authority and Ministers regarding association between High Authority and UK. Jean Monnet feels resulting agreement of association would serve as a model for future co-operation between British and Continental nations in various fields,- adverse vote in French Parliament on WEU but ra
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Description Level:
Dossier
Dates:
1954 to 1954
HAEU Reference Code:
JMAS-170
Original Reference Code:
DAVID K.E. BRUCE DIARY MSS5:1B8303
Abstract:
Photograph of Jean Monnet in conversation with President Eisenhower. The picture could have been taken during Monnet's official visit to the United States as President of the High Authority (May/June 1953). The copyright is owned by, Associated Press Photo, Wide World Photos, Inc. Black and white photograph
JMAS-171
JMAS.N-171
72-2597-2 AP
Description Level:
Dossier
HAEU Reference Code:
JMAS-171
Original Reference Code:
72-2597-2 AP
Abstract:
Informal group photograph of Jean Monnet, with fellow High Authority Members, Franz Etzel, Albert Coppe and Dirk Spierenberg with John Foster Dulles, Secretary of State, David Bruce, US Special Representative to the High Authority of the ECSC, with President Eisenhower, probably at the time of the High Authority's official visit May/June 1953 to negotiate for an ECSC loan. Copyright is owned by United Press. Black and white photograph
JMAS-172
JMAS.N-172
72-321-2 UP
Description Level:
Dossier
HAEU Reference Code:
JMAS-172
Original Reference Code:
72-321-2 UP
Abstract:
Photograph of Jean Monnet in conversation with Averell Harriman, US Special Representative to Europe and President Eisenhower, during Monnet's official visit to US to discuss an American loan to the ECSC. The Eisenhower Library is the copyright owner of the photograph. Black and white photograph
JMAS-173
JMAS.N-173
63-264-2 SHAPE
Description Level:
Dossier
Dates:
1963
HAEU Reference Code:
JMAS-173
Original Reference Code:
63-264-2 SHAPE
Abstract:
CCEE_AFSO-507
CCEE_AFSO.14-507
CCEE-AFSO-BAC-1-1970-509
Description Level:
Dossier
Dates:
1956 to 1960
HAEU Reference Code:
CCEE_AFSO-507
Original Reference Code:
CCEE-AFSO-BAC-1-1970-509
Abstract:
Formal group photograph with President Eisenhower, Averell Harriman, US Special Representative to Europe, John Foster Dulles, Secretary of State and Jean Monnet at SHAPE headquarters after a meeting between the High Authority of the ECSC with American officials. Copyright is owned by the Eisenhower Presidential Library. Black and white photograph.
JMAS-174
JMAS.N-174
63-264-1 SHAPE
Description Level:
Dossier
Dates:
1953
HAEU Reference Code:
JMAS-174
Original Reference Code:
63-264-1 SHAPE
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