Foreign Relations of the United States: Diplomatic Papers, 1945, The American Republics, Volume IX

740.0011 EW/2–1545: Telegram

The Acting Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Venezuela (Corrigan)

Washington, February 15, 1945—8 p.m.

122. It is not clear from your recent telegrams what action Venezuela contemplates with respect to entering into a state of war or belligerency. However, the Foreign Office should understand that before Escalante can sign the United Nations Declaration we must have a Venezuelan communication to the effect that Venezuela is “at war.”

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