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June 24, 1953	CIA Intelligence Memorandum, 'Indications of [Soviet] Intentions in Europe' This CIA report states that the recent uprising revealed the Eastern German Communist regime’s dependence on Soviet military force to maintain power and enforce order. Based on activity of Soviet forces, indications of future Soviet intentions in Germany and in Europe are also discussed.
June 21, 1953	Diary Entry from US HICOG James B. Conant on the Effects of East Zone Troubles on Russian Policy Conant briefly speculates over possible complications with Russian policy as a result of the East German Uprising.
June 21, 1953	Memorandum from Karl Schirdewan to First Secretaries of the District Leadership of the SED Schirdewan orders the First Secretaries of the District Leadership of the SED to employ party members to seek out personal conversations and inquiries with individuals in the GDR after the East German Uprising. He provides specific questions for Party members to ask, in order to determine the temperament of the workers towards the GDR government and suggestions for improvement.
June 21, 1953	CIA Current Intelligence Bulletin on Comments by Charles Bohlen and the Deployment of Soviet Troops Charles Bohlen, ambassador to the Soviet Union, speculates on liberalization reforms in East Germany and their potential impact on Soviet leadership and the reaction of other Satellite nations, following the East German uprising.
June 23, 1953	CPSU Central Committee Memorandum to the SED Central Committee, Enclosure to Minutes No. 40 from the SED Politburo Session of 21 June 1953 In response to a request for aid by the SED CC, this memorandum from the CPSU CC states that the Soviet government will provide assistance to improve the distribution of goods to the GDR population, and recommends immediate measures be taken to reduce confusion and increase trust in the SED government.
June 22, 1953	Minute from Selwyn Lloyd to Winston Churchill, Reflecting British Perspectives on the Berlin Uprising Lloyd emphasizes Germany’s large role in the unification of Europe, and the importance of maintaining the sympathies of the West German population. He provides suggestions for how to proceed in Germany, and requests Churchill’s views on the matter.
June 24, 1953	CIA Information Report 'Continuing Resistance Among Workers' A CIA report states updates regarding East German workers, many of which had fled to West Berlin during the uprising on June 16-17, and their plan to continue resistance at their place of employment.
July 2, 1953	Protocol #1 of the Meeting of the Vyshinskii Commission for Drafting a Proposal to the USSR Council of Ministers Pertaining to the GDR This contains resolutions regarding proposals for Soviet aid and planned measures in the GDR for economic policy and development.
July 9, 1953	Memorandum from Georgi Pushkin to Andrei Vyshinskii Regarding Proposals Made by Semyonov, Sokolovskii, and Yudin This memorandum outlines proposals for measures that should be taken in order to implement a new political course in the GDR, with a focus on economic development and increased standard of living.
July 1, 1953	Memorandum of Informal Psychological Strategy Board Meeting The United States Psychological Strategy Board discusses implementation of previously-discussed plan, NSC 158, as well as other proposals for responding to the East German riots.