740.0011 Pacific War/3338a: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Chargé in China (Atcheson)
863. Please deliver to Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek the following message from the President:
“Six years ago today, July 7, 1937, the Japanese launched at Lukouchiao a new and brutal attack on China. Under your outstanding leadership the Chinese armies and people immediately rose to the defense of their country, and for 6 years they have used every weapon in their power to strike back ceaselessly at the wanton aggressor.
The valor and sacrifices of the Chinese people in the cause of freedom have inspired the people of the United States. We know, as you do, how much must be done before the enemy is crushed and peace and justice are established throughout the world. Our people are joined in a common cause. Our arms are mounting, our strength is rising, our determination stands firm, and our triumph is inevitable.
Franklin D. Roosevelt”