Eisenhower Eisenhower General 6

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Auguet 18, 1954 Dear Bedell: It is with the greatest reluctance and sincere regret that I bow to your wishes and accept your resignation as Under Secretary of State, effective October first. I cannot, out of concern for the best interests of the United states, cun- sider your suggestion that I fix an earlier date, So long as I live, I shall never be able to think of our asso- ciation together except with feelings of deep personal and official obligation, Your friendship and your advice, in...