13 March 1964

My dear Mr. Ambassador:

The following constitutes a status report as of the close of business today:

At the time of dispatch of my recommended letters to Mr. Truman and Mr. Nixon on 7 March 1964, a photo copy of Mr. Truman's letter was not available. Che is forwarded herewith (Incl. 1).

Col. Pak advised me that on 9 March 1964 he had.

a two and a half hour conference with Ambassador Kim, Chung Yul and briefed him on all aspects of the Foundation.

On 10 March the Ambassador addressed a meeting of the Eubassy, staff and informed them in essence that:

a. He had been briefed on the Foundation;

b.

He desired to accord the Foundation an
expression of his interest;

C. He desired that the members of the passy.
staff acquaint themselves with all aspects
of our endeavor;

1.

He had directed Col. Pak to preaare a
comprehensive briefing on the Foundation
to be presented to the Embassy staff for
their information;.

It was his desire that the Foundation in
its efforts, place particular emphasis on
support of The Freedom Center;

He had appointed Counselor Kim, Un Yong
as Embassy project officer for Cultural
Activities, again with particular emphasis
on The Freedom Center.

The following named gentlemen have graciously accepted appointment as Directors:

Hon. Floyd S. Bryant,

Mr. Roy St. Lewis.

...

Les Vice declined. I have written him a personal note suggesting reconsideration (Encl. 21.

Mrs. Oswald B. Lord sent you a very kind but non-commital letter (Encl. 5). A recommended rely for your approval, signature and dispatch is attached (Encl. 4).

You will note from the copies of my correspondence that I have invited comments from our Officers on various portions of our new brochure. These comments are now being received and evaluated (cl.. 5). 3

Yesterday, I had a most productive meeting with. Bryce Harlow in connection with our desire to have General Ike as an Honorary President. During the course of discussion I mentioned that Admiral Burke is nom.on the West Coast. Bryce immediately urged that the Admiral be contacted and a recommendation be made to him that,sion. should he see General Ike, he brief him on the Foundation. Since the Admiral does-not normally contact his office by phone when he is out of town I dispatched a nite: letter to him incorporating Bryce's recommendation. A copy of this nite letter is attached (cl. 5)..;

Mr. Francis Hill, our General Counsel, is moving rapidly ahead on legal actions required in connection y with our incorporation and the securing of neccessaryts certifications from the District of Columbia and the US Treasury.

Again hoping that you all are having a wonderful vacation and with kindest personal regardз, I am,

HITE LETTER

ADMIRAL ARLEIGH A. BURKE
BILTMORE HOTEL

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA

12 MARCH 1964

BRYCE HARLOW TODAY SUGGESTED THAT SHOULD YOU SEE THE BOSS AND PROVIDED YOU CONCUR, THE TIME IS PROPITIOUS TO BRIEF HIM ON THE FOUNDATION AND ADVISE HIM THAT A FORMAL INVITATION TO ACCEPT AN HONORARY PRESIDENCY IS FORTHCOMING. RESPECTFULLY.

CURTIN

Copy for: Admiral Burke

Ambassador Yang

ARLEIGH BURKE

Suite 413

1025 Connecticut Avenue
Washington 6, D. C.

18 March 1964

Dear Colonel Curtin:

Unfortunately I didn't get an opportunity to see General Eisenhower. He was down in Palm Springs, and I was in Los Angeles where I was kept pretty busy. I thought of calling him on the telephone, and then I realized that that would probably do more harm than good.

I'm back here in my office this morning for an hour or so, and then I go to New York again. I think General Eisenhower will accept with an ordinary letter.

Best regards, and thanks for all of

your good work.

Sincerely yours,

ARLEIGH BURKE

Col. William A. Curtin

Vice President

The Korean Cultural Foundation, Inc.

1028 Connecticut Avenue, N. W. Washington, D. C.

18 March 1964

Dear Mr. Park:-

Thank you for your gracions letter of 12 Farch 19642

Our program for support of "The Freedom Center" bas been developed and is now under consideration by our Officers and Directors, In brief, the program provides for Foundation grants to "The Freedom Center of very substantial suns or US dollars in increments over a specifically defined time.

3'-1

With respect to your "Feasibility Study of freedon Center Find Raising, "I should like to make unmistakable to you the following facts;

a.

.b.

c.

d.

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---Support-or "The Freedon Center" is the

primary objective of the Korean Cultural Foundation, Inc.;

When approved, a detailed plan, including time phasing for remittances of grants will be provided for your information and guidance;

The endeavors of the Korean Cultural.
Foundation, Inc. in support of "The Freedom
Center will be carried on without cost to
"The Freedom Center";

Support of "The Freedom Center" is only one of several" projects within our program;

In view of the foregoing, I do not consider
that our contractual conditions for fund
raising are relevant.

To assist us in our efforts, I will appreciate provision by you of the following listed data specifically identified with respect to date:

a.

Total contributions by the Korean Government; 0. Total contributions by donations;