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

835.01/4–645

Memorandum for the President by the Secretary of State

[Washington,] April 8, 1945.

Our consultations with the nineteen other American Republics have been completed and they are unanimous in their view that diplomatic relations should be resumed immediately with the Argentine Government. We intend to announce at noon, Monday, April 9, that we are taking the action contemplated in my message which you approved on April 6. Parallel action is being taken by the other American Republics.

Braden’s³³ nomination as Ambassador to the Argentine is being submitted to you for approval.

E. R. S[tettinius]

33. Spruille Braden.