Jim Root Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 Taken from "The Sword and the Pen" by John M. Taylor (son of Maxwell) "By 1949 the Allies were in the process of returning West Germany to self-government. Even as the Soviets were ending the Berlin blockade, Germany's new political parties elected seventy-four-year-old Konrad Adenauer Chancellor and established a new capital at Bonn. Clay (General Lucius) retired as military governor for the United States and was replaced by a high commissioner, financier John J. McCloy, with offices in Frankfurt. McCloy wanted a commandant for the American sector of Berlin who could handle both political and military responsibilities. The Pentagon was at least as powerful a voice as the State Department in matters relating to occupation policy..... (General Maxwell) Taylor, who had come to know McCloy slightly at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York City, was at the top of the list. Once in Berlin, he would "wear two hats." As U.S. Commander, Berlin (USCOB), he would report in strictly military matters to General Thomas Handy in Heidelberg, in political matters, he was responsible to McCloy in Framlfirt." What Maxwell Taylor's son leaves out is that the two had also worked together in negotiating the surrender of Italy and the set up of a civilian government there during World War II. Besides being tennis partners, it seems Taylor and McCloy had a good working relationship for many years prior to the assassination of JFK. Jim Root Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Richards Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 Besides being tennis partners, it seems Taylor and McCloy had a good working relationship for many years prior to the assassination of JFK. (Jim Root) Hi Jim, I thought you might enjoy this image below. John McCloy on the left, Maxwell Taylor on the right. James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Root Posted January 18, 2005 Author Share Posted January 18, 2005 James Thanks for the picture. What is the time frame? Jim Root Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Richards Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 JamesThanks for the picture. What is the time frame? Jim Root <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Jim, I would think 1964-65. The meeting they were attending was to do with Vietnam. Of course McCloy and Taylor being a part of the so-called 'wise-men'. James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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