Stassen's Disarmament Plan (Including giving the UN nuclear weapons)

In this letter, Harold Stassen, the President's Special Assistant for Disarmament, presents a summary and explanation of his recommendations following a presentation at the National Security Council (NSC). Stassen emphasizes the importance of the United States taking and maintaining a sound initiative for peace and the wellbeing of people worldwide. He suggests concrete and dramatic proposals to capture the attention and support of the public, including specific recommendations for spearheading proposals in the field of disarmament. These proposals involve United Nations inspections posts, open skies and ground inspection in Central Europe, and an initial zone for open skies and ground inspection in the United States and Siberia. Stassen also suggests additional initiatives such as establishing a Colombo Atoms-For-Peace Center, offering assistance in establishing a United Nations police force equipped with tactical atomic weapons, and proposing a competition between systems to advance living standards. He further recommends holding a Summit meeting followed by negotiating groups and another Summit meeting to foster negotiations and maintain peace. Stassen concludes by emphasizing the importance of taking and maintaining the initiative for the success of the United States' position at home and abroad.