GENERAL WESTMORELAND AND ETHIOPIA

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: Library of Congress
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): LOC-HAK-12-2-15-9
• Release Decision: RIFLIM
• Original Classification: K
• Document Page Count: 1
• Document Creation Date: January 11, 2017
• Document Release Date: January 14, 2010
• Sequence Number: 15
• Publication Date: February 25, 1971
• Content Type: MEMO

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No Objection to Declassification in Full 2010/01/14: LOC-HAK-12-2-15-9
MEMORANDUM
MEMORANDUM FOR HENRY A. KISSINGER
FROM: Marshall Wright
I
SUBJECT: General Westmoreland and Ethiopia
WFoRMR 11vN
February 25, 1971
Westmoreland. either has or will be seeking an appointment with you on
the Ethiopian situation. On a recent visit to Ethiopia Westmoreland had
a meeting with the Emperor during which Westmoreland played pretty
fast and loose in committing us to help the Emperor with his insurgent
problem in Eritrea. The General promised to send some "hand-picked
advisers" to help the Ethiopian forces deal with the insurgents. He also
promised that we would assist the Ethiopians with civic action programs
in Eritrea.
We may -- or may not -- want to follow through on Westmoreland's zeal.
The argument for it is that the Ethiopians need some help in dealing with the
situation. The argument against is that thus far we have been immune
to attack and this may very well be partly due to the lack of any American
role in the Ethiopian anti-insurgent activities.
In short, I think we need to take a very long, very hard look at this before
we do anything.
I think it important that I be present for your conversation with Westmoreland.
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No Objection to Declassification in Full 2010/01/14: LOC-HAK-12-2-15-9