Semi-Official Correspondence, 1967 Jun 30-Oct 1
Scope and Contents
Subseries II, Semi-Official correspondence, 1961-1962, 1964-1971, covers the period when Colbert served as commander of the USS BOSTON, commander of Cruiser Destroyer Flotilla Six, Deputy Chief of Staff to the Supreme Allied Commander, Atlantic, and President of the Naval War College. Most of the correspondence focuses on matters associated with various assignments: fleet preparedness, defense, the Soviet maritime threat, SACLANT, and Naval War College policies and programs. Correspondents include Admirals Thomas Moorer, Bernard L. Austin, Arleigh A. Burke, Elmo Zumwalt, and Henry Eccles; national political figures, Richard M. Nixon, Walt Rostow, George Kennan, Dean Rusk, William P. Rogers, and Claiborne Pell. Numerous memoranda, both issued by Admiral Colbert and addressed to him, appear through this subseries.
Dates
- Creation: 1967 Jun 30-Oct 1
Creator
- From the Collection: Colbert, Richard G., 1915-1973 (Person)
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
This collection includes restricted and classified items. Access to these items are permitted only to those with the appropriate clearance.
Repository Details
Part of the Naval War College Archives Repository