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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