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• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP78-01617A006100060047-3
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: T
• Document Page Count: 1
• Document Creation Date: December 21, 2016
• Document Release Date: June 30, 2008
• Sequence Number: 47
• Publication Date: February 6, 1950
• Content Type: SUMMARY

24812 For Release 2008/06/30: CIA-RDP78-01617AO06100060047-3 FEB 1950
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GENERAL
1. US to recognize Bao Dai?-The Department of State has
informed US Consul General Saigon that after consultation
with the French High Commissioner and immediately
following British recognition of Vietnam and neighboring
Laos and Cambodia, he is to present messages from the
President of the United States to Bao Dai, the Emperor of
Vietnam, and to the Kings of Laos and Cambodia, extending
recognition to their states as independent members of the
French Union. The US notes will invite an early exchange
of diplomatic representatives; Consul General Saigon is
advised that the US plans to establish a Legation at Saigon
as soon as possible with a single Minister accredited to
the three states
State Dept. review completed
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