Foreign Relations of the United States, 1948, Western Europe, Volume III

811.42700 (F)/3–1348: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Embassy in Italy

confidential

Washington, March 24, 1948—4 p. m.

814. Embtel No. 1100, March 13.¹ Gala showing “Thanks America” DC March 20 included statements by notables. Sec. Marshall unable to attend, has recorded statement for newsreel presentation. Ital Emb reception after showing covered by newsreels for use by INCOM.

Gov. will support wide distribution “Thanks America”.

Dept. materially assisting Pallavicini newsreels activities in this country. Suggest Emb. make efforts ascertain if INCOM is augmenting normal American coverage.

Marshall

1. In this telegram, not printed, Ambassador Dunn mentioned a letter from Drew Pearson suggesting more Hollywood and governmental assistance for the film, “Thanks America,” and outlining plans for photographing the gala showing in Washington as a means of demonstrating to Italians the American friendship for Italy (811.42700 (F)/3–1348).