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September 24, 1951

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WALLACE DISOWNS 'SOFT' CHINA POLICY; In a Cordial Note to Truman He Denies Bias for Reds, Says He Backed Chiang WALLACE DISOWNS 'SOFT' CHINA POLICY Four Documents Issued. Notes "Sharp Change"

By William S. White Special To the New York Times

H A Wallace, in lr to Pres Truman, outlines his views and activities on '44 mission; transmits repts made to Pres Roosevelt to show he supported Chiang Kai-shek; denies urging coalition with Communists; says he urged bringing progressive Nationalists into Chiang Govt; says State Dept aide J C Vincent backed his views; says Prof Lattimore had no part in policy decisions; urged Gen Wedemeyer apptmt to China command

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Douglas Kmiec

1951Douglas Kmiec, American scholar and diplomat, United States Ambassador to Malta[†]

Douglas William Kmiec is an American legal scholar, author, and former U.S. ambassador. He is the Caruso Family Chair and Professor of Constitutional Law at Pepperdine University School of Law. Kmiec came to prominence during the 2008 United States presidential election when, although a Republican, he endorsed Democrat Barack Obama. In July 2009, he was nominated by President Obama to serve as U.S. Ambassador to Malta. He was confirmed by the Senate and served for close to two years as ambassador to Malta. He resigned his post effective May 31, 2011.

Historical Context for September 24, 1951

In 1951, the world population was approximately 2,543,130,380 people[†]