Awards and Commendations, 8 Sep 1947 - 30 Aug 1974

File — Box: 2

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The Samuel D. Berger Papers consist of 1 box (1.5 linear feet) and 1 oversize box of correspondence, manuscript material, photographs, and miscellany pertaining to Mr. Berger's concern with the study of labor unions and his years in the U.S. Foreign Service. The collection offers an interesting look at Berger's career in the Foreign Service, from his college days to his service in Vietnam, as well as glimpses into the affairs of the countries in which he served.

Among the correspondence in the collection, which is arranged by subject within a framework of years, are letters from such notable individuals as Richard Nixon, Henry Kissinger, Abraham Ribicoff, and Langdon Post, as well as many U.S. and foreign diplomatic officials. Some of the more informative correspondence is that written by Berger to his wife, Margaret, while he was working for the Lend-Lease mission. The letters tell quite a bit about the War from London's standpoint and were obviously censored (words and lines simply cut out). Also interesting are the New Zealand letters which discuss affairs in Tokyo and allude to Berger's controversial transfer from that embassy.

The oversize box contains commissions and honors given to Berger with signatures including Presidents Kennedy, Truman, and Eisenhower, King George VI, and Ernest Bevin. The remainder of the collection is concerned mainly with photographs of Korea and Berger's incomplete dissertation on the AFL-CIO.

Dates

8 Sep 1947 - 30 Aug 1974

Conditions Governing Access

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

Extent

From the Collection: 2.5 Linear Feet (2 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Container Summary

9 certificates of Berger's various commissions in the Foreign Service signed by President Harry Truman, Secretary of State George C. Marshall, and Acting Secretaries of State Robert S. Cubett[?] and James E. Webb.

1 certificate of British approval of the United States appointment of Berger as Consul in London signed by King George VI and Ernest Bevin.

1 certificate of commission in the Foreign Service signed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower and Secretary of State John Foster Dulles.

1 certificate of commission in the Foreign Service signed by President John F. Kennedy and Secretary of State Dean Rusk.

1 certificate that Berger completed instruction at the National War College. 1 diploma from the U.S. Army Special Warfare School stating that Berger was an Honorary Graduate.

1 Certificate of Service to Berger upon his retirement from the Foreign Service after 34 years, signed by Secretary of State Henry Kissinger.