CABINET MEETING, FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, 1953
Vice President absent
Photo taken of Cabinet, also presentation of President's chair by members of Cabinet with suitable plaque attached.
THE PRESIDENT
Thanked Cabinet for the cooperation given him and hoped his successor the same harmony. Reviewed meetings in Cabinet Room with Churchill, Attlee and others - also the important decisions made in this room.
ACHESON
Extolled President and his leadership.
U.S. to give Yugoslavia 20 million in aid for drought relief - with warning we do not like some of their activities and may deny further aid.
European defense set up is being imperiled by the internal dissension in France.
LOVETT
Described difference in cost of fighter planes now as compared to last war - 27 times the number of man hours required to build one now as compared to last war.
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