Papers relating to the foreign relations of the United States, 1931, The Far East, Volume III

800.79611 Pangborn-Herndon Flight/143: Telegram

The Japanese Minister for Foreign Affairs (Shidehara) to the Secretary of State

Toyko, [October 6, 1931?]
[Received October 6—4:17 a.m.]

Now that the ocean between us has been bridged by one continuous flight, accept my warm congratulations on the event and on the intrepidity, skill and patience which have enabled Messrs. Pangborn and Herndon to achieve this memorable result which will always remain a landmark in the history of aviation.

Kijuro Shidehara