138 Emergency Program/31: Circular telegram

The Secretary of State to All American Consular Officers Except Those in Europe

Commencing immediately endorse on all passports issued and all outstanding passports which come into your possession “This passport is not valid for travel in any country of Europe.” Case of any person desiring travel to Europe must be presented to Department with documentary evidence of the imperative necessity of trip.

In cases of great urgency where documentary evidence of necessity of trip is submitted and Consul is convinced of bona fides of applicant, facts may be presented Department by cablegram at expense of applicant.

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