1893-1976
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(372) documents
1912- 1994
East Asia
1893- 1976
1879- 1953
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March 29, 1953
Report that Kim Il Sung agrees that it is time to bring the war to an end, if not through military means than through negotiations.
August 1, 1953
A truce agreement for Korea is signed in Panmunjeom.
July 3, 1953
After acknowledging Syngman Rhee's solitary role in blocking the passage of the armistice agreement, Peng Dehuai and Kim Il Sung draft a response to General Clark.
September 4, 1952
Soviet, Chinese, and North Korean officials discuss the military situation in Korea and the status of armistice talks.
July 15, 1951
Talks concerning truce open in Gaeseong between North and South Korea and are suspended due to disagreements on the neutral zone.
July 3, 1951
Mao Zedong writes Stalin on the Chinese position for a ceasefire in the Korean War which the Chinese side will propose at an upcoming meeting with the UN negotiators. Mao asks Stalin for his opinion on the Chinese position.
June 14, 1951
Letter from Mao to Gao Gang and Kim Il Sung, conveyed to Stalin, on a strategy for approaching and terms for an armistice. Issues considered include Taiwan, China's entry into the UN and the establishment of a neutral zone.
June 30, 1951
Telegram from Mao to Stalin relaying a query from Kim Il Sung on how to respond to a request for negotiations from Ridgway.
Telegram from Mao to Stalin confirming that the PLA will enact the reorganizations proposed by Stalin. Mao also talks about several considerations regarding the American proposal for armistice negotiations.
Telegram from Mao to Stalin advising on the manner in which he believes armistice negotiations should be carried out.