Chapter VI: November 15–December 7, 1941

Preparation of draft texts of modus vivendi under consideration in conversations with Ambassadors Kurusu and Nomura; President Roosevelt’s “6 months” suggestion (about November 20); draft for consideration of British, Chinese, Netherlands, and Australian Governments (November 22); revised draft for the four Governments (November 24); President Roosevelt’s telegram to Prime Minister Churchill (November 24); Generalissimo Chiang’s apprehension and replies from other Governments (November 25); final draft (November 25); Prime Minister Churchill’s telegram to President Roosevelt (November 26); Secretary Hull’s decision against modus vivendi with Japan, President Roosevelt’s concurrence, and presentation instead to Japanese Government of basis for “broad agreement covering the entire Pacific area” (November 26); Secretary Hull’s explanation of change of plan to representatives of various Governments (November 27) and to Ambassador Grew (November 28); Secretary Hull’s warning to British Ambassador as to possibility of war with Japan (November 29); drafts of proposed message to Japanese Emperor (November 29, December 6); President Roosevelt’s messages to Japanese Emperor and to Generalissimo Chiang (December 6); final meeting with Ambassadors Nomura and Kurusu (December 7).

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