Foreign Relations of the United States: Diplomatic Papers, 1942, Europe, Volume II

868.48/2057

The Greek Minister (Diamantopoulos) to the Acting Secretary of State

No. 540

Washington , March 6, 1942.

My Dear Mr. Secretary: I have the honor to transmit herewith a message received from His Majesty the King of the Hellenes for the President of the United States, and should appreciate if you kindly have it forwarded to its high destination.

Accept [etc.]

C. Diamantopoulos

[Enclosure]

The King of the Hellenes (George II) to President Roosevelt

I am deeply moved by your reply²⁶ to my communication of the sixth of February. The great North American Union which has never failed to come to Greece’s assistance at every moment of difficulty has on this, the most tragic occasion of all, again shown all her generosity and understanding. The Greek people will never forget it. All who, thanks to your noble solicitude will be delivered from certain death, will always bless your name they and their parents and their children and the thought that the American people is at their side will give them strength in the moral struggle that tirelessly they continue to wage against the invaders.

George II

26. See draft of letter from President Roosevelt to the King of the Hellenes, p. 742.