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June 19, 1953

Secret Telephonogram from V. Semenov and V. Sokolovskii to V. Molotov and N. Bulganin (2), 19 June 1953, 7:50 p.m.

V. Semenov and V. Sokolovskii stated that in Berlin all enterprises were working at normal capacity and life in Berlin was proceeding normally.

June 22, 1953

Secret 'Report on the Events in Berlin on 16 and 17 June 1953,' from P. Naumov, Correspondent in Berlin to D.T. Shelipov, Editor-in-Chief of Pravda, 22 June 1953

Naumov in his report gave a very detailed account of the events in Berlin on 16 and 17 June 1953.

July 9, 1953

Note from S. Kruglov to Malenkov with an Accompanying Communication from the Executives of the MIA USSR P. Fedetov and I. Fadeikin

Kruglov presented Malenkov with a communication from the head of the First Chief Directorate of the MIA USSR, Com. Fedotov, and the Representative of the MIA USSR in Germany, Com. Fadeikin, about some facts characterizing the situation in the Politburo of the CC SED. Within the SED leadership there are severe arguments about how to solve the GDR's economic crisis.

July 8, 1953

Memorandum of Informal Psychological Strategy Board Meeting

The logistics behind a food relief distribution plan for East Germany are discussed.

June 22, 1953

The Report to the SED Central Committee

The authors blamed "hostile forces", with direct support and under the leadership of American agencies and the peoples' enemy and the warmongers in Bonn, for having organized an attempt for a "fascist coup" in the GDR in the period from 16 June 1953 to 22 June 1953. The authors admitted, however, that the party had failed to mobilize broad segments of the working class for a unified and offensive appearance against the provocation and for suppression of the coup on the 17th and 18th.

July 15, 1953

Memorandum from S. Kruglov to G.M. Malenkov

Kruglov reports on the arrest of organizers during the East German protests.

June 17, 1953

Situation Report from Vladimir Semyonov and Andrei Grechko to Vyacheslav Molotov and Nikolai Bulganin, 11:15 a.m.

The current state of protests in East Germany, the number of people on strike, the presence of American soldiers and Soviet measures to dispel the protesters. They considered there was a possibility that the participants of a solidarity demonstration announced in West Berlin attempted to cross to East Berlin which might increase the danger.

June 25, 1953

Summary of Discussion at the 151st Meeting of the National Security Council

American response to East German protests, plans of action toward the Soviet Union, question of defectors from socialist countries, implementation of passive and active resistance in socialist countries.

June 2, 1953

Otto Grotewohl’s Notes on Meetings between East German and Soviet Leaders in Moscow

Consulations between Soviet and GDR leaders to improve the economic situation in GDR

June 17, 1953

Cable from Czechoslovak Mission in Berlin to Vaclav David, 1:45 PM

The Czechoslovak Mission in Berlin described the proceeding of the demonstrations in East Berlin on 17 June 17.

Pagination