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Memorandum by the Chief of the Division of Near Eastern Affairs (Murray)90
The Greek Minister has just asked me to let him know some time today whether you would see any objection to General Metaxas, the Prime Minister of Greece, addressing a message to the Greek-American citizens of this country thanking them, so I understand, for the sympathy which they have shown to Greece in her present struggle and for the generous aid and assistance which has been forthcoming, from American citizens of Hellenic origin.
The plan would be, if it meets with your approval, for the Greek Prime Minister’s message to be delivered through the Greek Minister in Washington over the radio in Greek and to the Greek Language Press in this country.
Will you kindly let me know as soon as possible what reply you wish me to give to the Greek Minister in response to his inquiry.
I personally am rather dubious about this.
- Addressed to the Secretary of State and the Under Secretary of State.↩