Messersmith, G.S., Berlin. Unnumbered dispatch to Secretary of State [Cordell Hull], Washington.
Date
1933-11-03
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University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press
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Observations on Germany's withdrawal from Disarmament Conference and League of Nations and on election of Nov. 12; withdrawal a surprise to German people; Goebbels, at conference, told by Sir John Simon that British government would support no increase in armaments of Germany until it could place more confidence in the promises of present German government; Goebbels, angered, hastened back to Berlin, conferred with Hitler, and announcement of withdrawal was made next day; election, called for Nov. 12, a clever political move; voters to vote yes or no on whether they support the government and also for candidates of the Reichstag, all of whom are National Socialists; only one outcome possible, but government can boast that all Germany is united; leaders making campaign speeches as if this were real election.
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Messersmith, George S. (George Strausser), 1883-1960.