Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-123b-009
This folder contains a report of the Task Force Ryukyus concerning recommendations for American policy towards the Ryukyu Islands. The report includes background material on the United States' involvement with the Ryukyu Islands, a summary of the United States' relations with Japan, an explanation of current economic policy and levels of economic assistance, recommendations for electric power and water supply on the Islands, an explanation of the use of American military forces for economic development, and a draft of an "Agreement for Cooperation by Japan with the United States of America in Rendering Assistance to the Ryukyu Islands."