Office of the Historian

835.01/6–3044: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in the United Kingdom (Winant)

Washington, June 30, 1944—midnight.

5173. The following is a paraphrase of message sent by the President to Churchill today:

I am informed that the importance which we attribute to the proposal that the British Ambassador in Argentina be called home for consultation is fully known by the Foreign Office. The recall of Ambassador Armour has been announced here. Parallel action is being taken by nearly all of the other Republics. It is clear beyond any question, however, that if Kelly remains in Buenos Aires the collective effect of this action will be seriously weakened.

I earnestly hope that your decision will be favorable because of the importance of a common stand at this juncture.

Hull