740.0011 European War 1939/3670½: Telegram

The Ambassador in Argentina (Armour) to the Secretary of State

206. Associated Press has just received substance of Vargas’ speech today and interprets a passage as possible endorsement of totalitarian [Page 618] form of government as differentiated from the ideals enunciated by President Roosevelt last night.49 I should appreciate receiving for our confidential background here any comments.

Armour
  1. Address by President Roosevelt at Charlottesville, Virginia, June 10, 1940, Department of State Bulletin, June 15, 1940, p. 635.