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Later, in the [[United States]], Pravdin operated under cover as the head of [[TASS]] News Agency from 1944 to 1945. Among Pravdin's contacts while serving in the United States were [[Judith Coplon]] [[Josef Katz]], [[Bernard Schuster]], and [[Josef Berger]].   

Later, in the [[United States]], Pravdin operated under cover as the head of [[TASS]] News Agency from 1944 to 1945. Among Pravdin's contacts while serving in the United States were [[Judith Coplon]] [[Josef Katz]], [[Bernard Schuster]], and [[Josef Berger]].   

In Washington Pravdin made the acquaintance of [[I. F. Stone]]. Pravdin had several times tried to contact him through [[Samuel Krafsur]], but the impression was created that Stone was avoiding a meeting. At the first conversation Pravdin told Stone that he had very much desired to make his acquaintance since he greatly valued his work as a correspondent, and had likewise heard flattering things. Stone gave the Soviet's information, according to 23 October  1944 Venona decryption.  Stone said that he had noticed the [[KGB]]'s attempts to contact him, particularly through the attempts of Krafsur, and of people of the Soviet Embassy in Washington, but he had reacted negatively, fearing the consequences. At the same time Stone implied that the attempts at rapprochement had been made with insufficient caution and by people who were insufficiently responsible. To Pravdin's reply, that Soviet intelligence did not want to subject Stone to unpleasant complications, Stone gave him to understand that he was not refusing his aid, but one should consider that Stone had three children and did not want to attract the attention of the [[FBI]]. To Pravdin's question how Stone considered it advisable to maintain liaison, Stone replied that he would be glad to meet but he rarely visited New York.  Stone's fear was partially explained by his unwillingness to spoil his career. Materially he was well off.  Stone was earning as much as $1500 a month but, it seems, he expressed he was not averse to having a supplementary income. For the establishment of business contact with Stone, the KGB insisted on reciprocity.  Pravdin told Moscow that Stone would continue to talk to him only if he were paid. Thereafter, Pravdin and Stone continued to meet.  

In Washington Pravdin made the acquaintance of [[I. F. Stone]]. Pravdin had several times tried to contact him through [[Samuel Krafsur]], but the impression was created that Stone was avoiding a meeting. At the first conversation Pravdin told Stone that he had very much desired to make his acquaintance since he greatly valued his work as a correspondent, and had likewise heard flattering things. Stone gave the Soviet's information, according to 23 October  1944 Venona decryption.  Stone said that he had noticed the [[KGB]]'s attempts to contact him, particularly through the attempts of Krafsur, and of people of the Soviet Embassy in Washington, but he had reacted negatively, fearing the consequences. At the same time Stone implied that the attempts at [[rapprochement]] had been made with insufficient caution and by people who were insufficiently responsible. To Pravdin's reply, that Soviet intelligence did not want to subject Stone to unpleasant complications, Stone gave him to understand that he was not refusing his aid, but one should consider that Stone had three children and did not want to attract the attention of the [[FBI]]. To Pravdin's question how Stone considered it advisable to maintain liaison, Stone replied that he would be glad to meet but he rarely visited New York.  Stone's fear was partially explained by his unwillingness to spoil his career. Materially he was well off.  Stone was earning as much as $1500 a month but, it seems, he expressed he was not averse to having a supplementary income. For the establishment of business contact with Stone, the KGB insisted on reciprocity.  Pravdin told Moscow that Stone would continue to talk to him only if he were paid. Thereafter, Pravdin and Stone continued to meet.  

In 1945, while serving as a senior adviser to the American delegation at the founding conference of the [[United Nations]], Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Treasury [[Harry Dexter White]] met with Pravdin and answered a series of questions about U.S. negotiating strategy and possible ways for Moscow to defeat or water down American post-War proposals.  

In 1945, while serving as a senior adviser to the American delegation at the founding conference of the [[United Nations]], Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Treasury [[Harry Dexter White]] met with Pravdin and answered a series of questions about U.S. negotiating strategy and possible ways for Moscow to defeat or water down American post-War proposals.