851.01/7–1044: Circular telegram
The Secretary of State to All Diplomatic Missions Including the Mission at Algiers
Following is for your information.
General de Gaulle concluded his visit to the United States July 10 and proceeded to Canada the following day. He is expected back in Algiers July 14.
In addition to numerous social functions which included tea and luncheon at the White House and dinners given in his honor by me and the Acting Secretary of War, General de Gaulle had two conversations with the President in which all problems of mutual interest were discussed on a frank and friendly basis. The text of the General’s statement to the press is being carried in the radio bulletin.48
There were no untoward incidents and the friendliest atmosphere prevailed throughout the visit. Conversations with de Gaulle remained on a general plane and he did not request recognition as a head of government. There has been no change in this Government’s position with respect to the French authorities in Algiers although there is every reason to hope that the present cooperation between Allied Commanders, Gaullist officials and local officials and population in liberated areas will continue and grow even closer, as envisaged in my speech of April 9.49
An effort will be made to keep you informed of any further developments.