On the recordDecember 18, 1950
The North Atlantic Treaty Nations have agreed on the defense organization for Europe and at their request I have designated you as Supreme Allied Commander, Europe.
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presidency.ucsb.eduHarry Truman: “The North Atlantic Treaty Nations have agreed on the defense organization for Europe and at their request I have…”
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Letter to General Eisenhower on His Designation as Supreme Allied Commander in Europe
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