June 30, 1950
Check List #1
1. Should the President send a message to Congress asking for a joint resolution supporting action taken or to be taken regarding Korea? If so, by what steps do we set it up?
2. In the current world situation, where can we expect further Soviet moves?
3. On basis of what general framework of policy are we to determine the extent of our involvement in Korean situation?
4. On what basis should the Department of State reply to the offers of forces made by other governments and how should we act to obtain such contributions from Members of the United Nations?
5. What further United Nations action is necessary to clarify General MacArthur\'s position in command of international forces acting in support of UN?
6. What should be said to Chinese Nationalist Government regarding
a. the use of Chinese troops in Korea
b. the status of the minor islands along the China coast still in Nationalist hands
c. the liaison arrangements between U.S. Military Commanders and Chinese authorities on Formosa regarding the defense of Formosa.
7. What should be our attitude toward volunteers from the United States and elsewhere who wish to serve in Korea?
DRusk \(cy eva\)