DEPARTMENT OF STATE Washington, D.C. 20520 September 6, 1968 MEMORANDUM FOR MR. WALT W. ROSTOW THE WHITE HOUSE Subject: Telegram to the President from President Zinsou of Dahomey In response to your request of August 31, the Department recommends there be E:_O reply to the telegram from President Zinsou. His telegram is merely an acknowledgement of the President's message on the occasion of his inauguration. ~~ Benjamin H. Read l......,.,,.. Executive Secretary ~~ Enclosure: Telegram from President of Dahomey with English translation.