Jean Monnet's Memoirs (JMAS-6)

Jean Monnet's Memoirs

Documents from 06 January 1975 to 18 April 1975

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Identity Statement

HAEU Reference Code

JMAS-6

Original Reference Code

BOX COR 4, FOLDERS 57,58

Extent and Medium

44

Physical Medium

Paper

Reference Archivists

Carr, Mary

Content and Structure

Abstract

Material relating to the memoirs of Monnet with reviews from friends and collegues, particularly with reference to chapter 7 of the book, includes
letter from McCloy to Monnet on chapter 7, questions why Monnet did not mention the contribution of Henry Morgenthau, US Secretary of the Treasury during the war years, to the rearmament of Europe, also refers to the provenance of the infamous phrase, quoted by President Roosevelt «Arsenal of Democracy»
description of chapter 7 by John S. Minary in memorandum to Mr. Manning. - Circular letter from Monnet to members of Action committee announcing his resignation to concentrate on his book. - Text of chapter 7 of Monnet's memoirs entitled «Washington. Le Victory Program 1940-1943.»

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Languages

English, French

Type of Archival Materials

Textual

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Location of Originals

The originals are held in various Archives and Presidential Libraries in the USA

Existence of Copies

Historical Archives of the European Union