831.00/1–449: Circular telegram
The Acting Secretary of State to Diplomatic Representatives in the American Republics, Except Cuba and Venezuela
Washington, January 4,
1949.
Embassy Habana reports that prior to leaving Habana Jan 3 for visit in Miami Gallegos told press he had received from State Dept completely satisfactory explanation activities US in Caracas.
Gallegos by this act has publicly confirmed what he stated privately some time ago, namely his recognition that charges of US involvement in Venez coup are completely false.
Lovett