Box 1

Draft copy of address "Freedom of the Seas" to be presented by ADM E. P. Holmes, U. S. N. at the First ISS. Attached is correspondence asking the ADM to return a personalized final version for reproduction.

Report, with Chief of Naval Personnel endorsement, from the Naval War College to the Chief of Naval Operations regarding the International Seapower Symposium. Enclosures include information regarding Symposium sponsorship, concept and questions for discussion.

Conceptual framework of First International Sea Symposium Address "The Role of Naval Forces" with memorandum from Captain F[rederick]. W. Ulbricht requesting review and comment from recipients.

Handwritten notes penned by August Miller in response to solicitation of remarks by Captain F[rederick]. W. Ulbricht regarding the Seapower Symposium address "The Role of Naval Forces."

Handwritten notes penned by Captain Lindsay C. McCarty, U.S. Navy, in response to solicitation of remarks by Captain F[rederick]. W. Ulbricht regarding the Seapower Symposium Address, "The Role of Naval Forces."

Three pages of unattributed handwritten notes giving input to the Seapower Symposium address, "The Role of Naval Forces."

Copy of correspondence sent to Admiral Arleigh Burke regarding his participation in the International Sea Symposium. Included is a conceptual copy of "The Role of Naval Forces" address for his comments.

Advance copy of speech to be presented by Admiral Arleigh Burke at the International Seapower Symposium with correspondence from Burke to VADM Richard G. Colbert regarding the speech.

This collection consists of correspondence, reports, publications, photographs, audio cassettes, digital media (floppy disks and compact discs, etc.), and digital files regarding the International Seapower Symposium. These records document the organization and proceedings of each symposium and include speeches, presentations, schedules, programs, reports, and other materials used and referenced at each symposia. The extent of records for each symposium varies.

Records from 1969-1976 contain folders for each country that had an officer attending the symposium. Within these folders are correspondence, biographical and career information, and their travel arrangements. Also found within this record group are speeches and reports from symposia were established due to the influence of the International Seapower Symposium. These include the 1972 Regional Seapower Symposium, hosted biannually in Venice for naval leaders from Mediterranean and Black Sea countries to discuss common challenges, and the 1973 Hague Symposium, held annually to focus on post-conflict transitions and international justice.