Chapter IV: August 21–October 2, 1941

Netherlands inquiry as to military cooperation in Pacific (August 21); Prime Minister Churchill’s broadcast of August 24; Secretary Hull’s counsel in regard to proposed British “ultimatum” to Japan (August 30); Ambassador Grew’s plea for gesture by President Roosevelt to Japanese people (August 30); Secretary Hull’s reassurance to China (September 2, 4) and review of disagreement in conversations with Japan (September 4, 9); Secretary Hull’s review of policy for French Ambassador (September 16); Ambassador Grew’s recommendation against delay in conversations (September 19); receipt of Japanese “basic peace terms” for China (September 23); President Roosevelt’s views on September 28; Ambassador Grew’s telegram favoring acceptance of Prince Konoye’s offer to meet President Roosevelt (September 29)

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