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November 19, 1945	Verbal Statement presented to V.M. Molotov by US Ambassador Mr. Harriman on 19 November 1945 American Ambassador Harriman further clarifies the Government of the United States' position on the Far East Commission, the Allied Council for Japan, and the role of Supreme Commander General MacArthur.
November 19, 1945	From the Journal of V.M. Molotov, 'The Reception of US Ambassador Harriman, 19 November 1945' Soviet Minister of Foreign Affairs V. M. Molotov and American Ambassador to the Soviet Union W. Averell Harriman continue their negotiations over the American proposals for the control mechanism and Far East Commission in Japan. Harriman introduces the possibility of Soviet troops taking part in the occupation under American Supreme Commander General MacArthur.
November 12, 1945	From the Journal of V.M. Molotov, 'The Reception of US Ambassador Harriman at 1900 12 November 1945' Molotov and Harriman argue, respectively, for the Soviet and American proposals for a control mechanism and Far East Commission in Japan, failing to iron out differences between the two proposals.
November 9, 1945	Note Presented to V.M. Molotov by US Ambassador Mr. Harriman The United States rejects the majority of the proposed Soviet changes to the control mechanism (Allied Military Council) and Far East Commission, expressing frustration at the Soviet Union’s unwillingness to commit to the American proposals in the unofficial bilateral negotiations.
November 9, 1945	From the Journal of V.M. Molotov, 'The Reception of US Ambassador Harriman, 9 November 1945 at 1900' Soviet Minister of Foreign Affairs Molotov and American Ambassador to the Soviet Union Harriman discuss lingering misunderstandings, questions, and disagreements between their two countries on the Allied Military Council and Far East Commission in Japan.
November 5, 1945	From the Journal of V.M. Molotov, 'The Reception of US Ambassador Harriman, 5 November 1945 at 1900' Soviet Minister of Foreign Affairs V. M. Molotov and American Ambassador to the Soviet Union W. Averell Harriman discuss proposed Soviet changes to the control mechanism and Far East Commission in Japan.
October 30, 1945	From the Journal of V.M. Molotov, 'Reception of US Ambassador Harriman at 2200 30 October 1945' Notes on an October 1945 conversation between Soviet Minister of Foreign Affairs V. M. Molotov and American Ambassador to the Soviet Union W. Averell Harriman on the American proposal for a control mechanism for Japan.
November 1, 1945	From the Journal of V.M. Molotov, 'The Reception of US Ambassador Harriman, 1 November 1945 at 1930' Notes on a 1945 conversation between Soviet Minister of Foreign Affairs V. M. Molotov and United States Ambassador to the Soviet Union W. Averell Harriman on the American-led Far East Commission and Military Council in Japan.
October 28, 1945	TASS Digest Distributed to Cde. I.V. Stalin and Cde. C.M. Molotov, 'The London Correspondent of "The New York Times" About Comrade Stalin; etc.' TASS reports on newspaper articles in the foreign press disputing rumors of Stalin's illness.
October 27, 1945	TASS Digest Distributed to Cde. I.V. Stalin et al, 'Radio Broadcast' US Ambassador to the Soviet Union Harriman told the press that Stalin was in good condition when they met in Sochi.