Foreign Relations of the United States: Diplomatic Papers, 1942, General; the British Commonwealth; the Far East, Volume I

740.00114A Pacific War/1: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Chargé in Switzerland (Huddle)

Washington, January 2, 1942.

3. American interests—Far East. Please bring following to the attention of the Swiss Federal Political Department:

This Government would appreciate having the following communicated to the Japanese Government as expeditiously as possible:

“The Government of the United States assumes that official and duly designated representatives of the American Red Cross engaged in essential relief operations, including those engaged in sanitary formations and other humanitarian efforts incident to the military operations, will be protected and respected by occupying authorities in accordance with the Geneva Conventions and established precedents and practices.”

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