September 19th.
The aid delegation and the survey team convened in New York for a welcome reception.
The aid delegation was led by Deputy Secretary of State Dean Acheson. The civilian survey group consisted of three teams: the California Consortium team led by Hardy, the Rockefeller Foundation team headed by David Rockefeller, and the Citibank Consortium team led by Citibank President William Rhodes.
Dean Acheson, sporting a small mustache, looked sharp and energetic. Smiling, he greeted the attendees, "It's an honor to meet all the chairmen and presidents here. Since last year, we began implementing the Marshall Plan and have engaged in multiple discussions with various European countries. We've already distributed a portion of the aid."
