740.0011 European War 1939/22468: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Chargé in Liberia (Hibbard)

173. Your 211, June 25, 4 p.m. You may deliver the following message to President Barclay from President Roosevelt: [Page 384]

“I am gratified at the signing of an agreement which binds our two countries together in the common purpose of resisting the forces of aggression. As a practical matter, I hope that for the present no publicity will be given to Liberia’s courageous action.”

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