(Untitled), 29 May 1941
Scope and Contents
Telegram from Lord Halifax [earlier Edward wood, then Lord Irwin, British Ambassador to the United States] to WSC on possible joint United States and British protection for the Portuguese Atlantic islands (Azores and Cape Verde); and the suggestion that United States might assume responsibility for occupation of Iceland, and that in the future American pilots might transport planes for Britain as far as Iceland.
Dates
- Creation: 29 May 1941
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Extent
1 folio(s)
Language of Materials
English
External Documents
Former / Other Reference
T233
Geographic
Topical
Repository Details
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