860F.01/6–2445: Telegram
The Chargé in Czechoslovakia (Klieforth) to the Secretary of State
[Received 4:20 p.m.]
36. Reference my 33, June 23,29 regarding Foreign Office note30 expressing desire of Zecho Govt to administer American zone.
President Beneš discussed this note with Brit Ambassador using him purposely as a medium to convey to me the following information. The note is a request for the withdrawal of the American troops from Czechoslovakia, but President Beneš made it very clear to Brit Ambassador that he hoped the American Govt “would give the right answer” namely, that the American Army would leave the country at exactly the same time as the Russian Army and as a simultaneous action. The separate withdrawal of the American Army would have a disastrous effect on public opinion and would inflict irreparable damage on prestige of Western Powers. Am telegraphing full text of note.31
Rptd to Moscow as 8.