Foreign Relations of the United States, Diplomatic Papers, 1945, European Advisory Commission, Austria, Germany, Volume III

863.001/12–2245: Telegram

The Acting Secretary of State to the United States Political Adviser for Austrian Affairs (Erhardt)

Washington, December 22, 1945—3 p.m.

389. Please convey the following message from the President to Dr. Renner.⁶⁶

“I wish to extend to you my sincere congratulations on your election as President of the Austrian Republic and my best wishes in your task of completing the liberation of Austria and the revival of an independent and democratic state. I can assure you that the people of the United States will wish to assist Austria in this endeavor.”

Acheson

66. A draft press release incorporating this message and announcing the recognition by the United States of the Austrian Government was approved by President Truman on December 22. The message to Dr. Renner and the U.S. announcement were released to the press on January 7, 1946; see Department of State Bulletin, January 20, 1946, p. 81.