474. Editorial Note

As part of a visit to five South American countries, Henry Holland and Samuel C. Waugh and a group of United States officials visited Ecuador November 20–22. In despatch 184 from Quito, December 1, the Embassy reported that “the visit resulted in a much better understanding by Ecuadorans of the viewpoint of the United States in its efforts to assist Latin America.” (Department of State, Central Files, 033.1120/12–155) Further documentation on Holland’s trip to South America is Ibid., 110.15–HO.