Memorandum From Charles Bohlen to Secretary Rusk
Department of State FRUS briefing Secret
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The foregoing is pure speculation, but I thought I should tell you that I think the scene has darkened a bit since yesterday.
Charles Bohlen — FRUS 1964-68 v17 D73, Department of State, 1968-07-26 · Note how the dissenter labels his own basis
I find the military preparations somewhat excessive for a war of nerves, and it could be that in addition to making final preparation for a move into Czechoslovakia the Soviets are preparing for any eventuality which might arise.
Charles Bohlen — FRUS 1964-68 v17 D73, Department of State, 1968-07-26 · The dissent, in writing, twenty-five days before the invasion
Document metadata
| Reference | FRUS 1964-68 v17 D73 |
|---|---|
| Originating body | Department of State — Charles Bohlen |
| Date | 1968-07-26 |
| Document type | briefing |
| Classification | Secret |
| Archive | Foreign Relations of the United States — Office of the Historian (US) |
| Provenance | The written dissent, two days after the Tuesday lunch |
Claims this document bears on
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Soviet military intervention in Czechoslovakia was becoming likely during the summer of 1968.
The dissent, in writing, twenty-five days out.
Assessments recorded from this document
- Department of State — elevated (1968-07-26) · "somewhat excessive for a war of nerves"