An analysis of the Soviet posture toward the Baltic's movements for greater autonomy.

An analysis of planned demonstrations in the Baltics and Soviet efforts to dampen local support for opposition movements.

An analysis of further efforts to institutionalize republic sovereignty by Baltic states.

An analysis of reforms for economic autonomy in the Baltics.

Lithuanian, Latvian, and Estonian officials all anticipate that the Soviet Union will take measure to control the Baltic states.

Officials express concern about the Soviet Union's aggressive actions toward Lithuania.

Three representatives of displaced persons of the Baltic States bring a petition for President Truman.

Later referred to as the "Welles Declaration," this statement by acting Secretary of State Sumner Welles condemned the 1940 Soviet occupation of the Baltic states and set United States policy of refusing to recognize the new Soviet governments of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.

Policy paper explaining the current status of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania and the US policy of non-recognition of their incorporation into the Soviet Union.

State Department memorandum summarizing policy toward Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia following the Soviet incorporation of the Baltic States.