842.20 Defense/2a: Circular telegram

The Secretary of State to Diplomatic Missions in the American Republics Except Brazil

In accordance with our policy of keeping the governments of the other American Republics fully informed as to action taken by this Government in matters of continental interest, you are requested to call informally on the Foreign Minister with regard to the recently created Joint Permanent Defense Board, composed of Canadian and United States members. You should state that this Board was created solely for the purpose of determining in advance the steps of a military and naval character which should be taken by both governments in the event that Canada is attacked by a non-American power.

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