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From the Schuman Plan to the Paris Treaty (1950–1952)
> Foreword
> Introduction
> The origins of the Schuman Plan
> The declaration of 9 May 1950
> Political endorsement
> The need for discretion
> Press conference held by Robert Schuman
> Reactions to the declaration of 9 May 1950
> In France
> In Germany
> In the Benelux countries
> In Italy
> In the United States
> In the Soviet Union
> The Schuman Plan and Franco-British relations
> The creation of the ECSC
> The beginnings of the ECSC
Reactions in the United States
Statement by James E. Webb on the French project for a coal and steel pool in Western Europe (11 May 1950)
On 11 May 1950, James E. Webb, Acting US Secretary of State, welcomes the proposal of French Foreign Minister Robert Schuman to create a coal and steel pool, initially through the pooling of the French and German coal and steel industries.
Telegram from James E. Webb to Dean Acheson on the Schuman Plan (11 May 1950)
On 11 May 1950, James E. Webb, Acting US Secretary of State, sends a telegram to Dean Acheson, US Secretary of State who is visiting London, in which he outlines the positive aspects of the Schuman Plan.
Telegram from Dean Acheson to James E. Webb on the Schuman Plan (12 May 1950)
On 12 May 1950, Dean Acheson, US Secretary of State, sends a telegram to James E. Webb, Acting US Secretary of State, in which he describes the origins of the declaration of 9 May and particularly emphasises the role of Jean Monnet in the development of the Schuman Plan.
US memorandum concerning the Schuman proposal (16 May 1950)
In this memorandum, which precedes the official, favourable reaction of US President Harry S. Truman, the Schuman Plan is presented as an advantageous initiative for US international policy.
Official statement by Harry Truman (18 May 1950)
On 18 May 1950, US President, Harry S. Truman, officially recognises the Schuman Declaration. He gives American support to the French proposal.
Telegram from David Bruce to Dean Acheson (Paris, 31 May 1950)
On 31 May 1950, David Bruce, US Ambassador to Paris, sends a telegram to Dean Acheson, US Secretary of State, in which he describes the reservations of the British with regard to the Schuman Plan and outlines the arguments developed by the two schools of political thought in France concerning the United Kingdom's participation in the future coal and steel pool.
Telegram from David Bruce to Dean Acheson (Paris, 4 June 1950)
On 4 June 1950, David Bruce, US Ambassador to Paris, sends a telegram to Dean Acheson, US Secretary of State, in which he expresses his regret at the United Kingdom's decision not to take part in the implementation of the Schuman Plan and emphasises the importance of congratulating France for its leadership in this matter. According to the US Ambassador to Paris, it is essential that the United States reaffirm its support for the plan to pool European coal and steel production.
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