Page 22 from Truman. Papers of Harry S Truman. President's Secretary's Files. Box 175

The text is a letter dated March 24, 1951, from Harry Truman, the President of the United States, to Winston Churchill. In the letter, Truman responds to Churchill's request to publish the Quebec Agreement. Truman explains that, after careful consideration, he has decided that the Agreement should not be made public at that time. He mentions the ongoing discussions and arrangements between the United Kingdom and the United States regarding cooperation in the field of atomic energy. Truman believes that publishing the Agreement without disclosing the current status of cooperation among the UK, Canada, and the US would be misleading. He expresses concerns about the potential consequences if the Agreement were made public and emphasizes the importance of protecting the interests of both countries and their allies under the North Atlantic Treaty.

Truman also expresses his appreciation for Churchill's support in granting air base rights in East Anglia to the United States. He acknowledges that the understandings reached regarding these rights are mutually satisfactory to the political and military authorities of both governments. Truman is moved by Churchill's sentiments regarding the events in Korea and his gratitude for the Eisenhower appointment, recognizing their significance to their shared cause.