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Press Release Issued by the Department of State, December 28, 1942
December 28, 1942
Statement by the Secretary of State
The selection of General Giraud to his new post10 is a most fortunate choice and one that will, I am sure, receive the enthusiastic commendation of all. General Giraud is one of the great military commanders of the world today and his recent selection will result in greater unification of all groups and elements behind his military leadership and will go far to insure the common victory with the restoration of French liberty everywhere.
- Gen. Henri Honors Giraud was appointed High Commissioner in French North Africa following the death of Admiral Darlan.↩