(Untitled), 28 Apr 1942
Scope and Contents
Telegram from WSC to the President of the United States [Franklin Roosevelt] urging American participation in "Ironclad" [codename for operation against Diego Suarez, Madagascar]; asks Roosevelt to authorise leaflets [showing support for the operation], to send a token United States detachment to join the occupying forces, to inform the Vichy government of his support for the operation, and to make this communication with Vichy public; suggests text of communication to Vichy.
Dates
- Creation: 28 Apr 1942
Conditions Governing Access
Open
Language of Materials
English
External Documents
Former / Other Reference
T 648/2
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Repository Details
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