740.0011 PW/7–745: Telegram
The Acting Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Italy ( Kirk )
Washington
, July 7,
1945—2 p.m.
1128. In conversation yesterday Tarchiani said Italian Govt had decided to declare war against Japan. In reply to his inquiry as to when announcement should be made, he was told this must be determined by Ital Govt but that we hoped it would be soon.
Grew