Messersmith, G.S., Havana. To Felix Frankfurter, Washington.
| Author(s) | Messersmith, George S. (George Strausser), 1883-1960. | en_US |
| Temporal | 1940 May 31 | en_US |
| Date Accessioned | 2011-06-15T18:19:31Z | |
| Date Available | 2011-06-15T18:19:31Z | |
| Publication Date | 1940-05-31 | en_US |
| Description | Was called to Washington recently for consultation, but was kept so busy saw few friends; did not foresee weakness of French and Belgian resistance; appalled by German successes in so short a time; envisages results of a German dictated peace - all Europe, except Germany, disarmed, Germany in control of all European production machinery, fleets of all conquered countries at her disposal; Western hemisphere Germany's next target; U.S. must defend not only herself but countries of Latin America; U.S. rearmament must be rapid and thorough; is concerned about fifth column activities in U.S.; strict controls should be set up immediately, even at expense of curbing, temporarily, civil liberties; doing all possible to see Cuba gets good Constitution and has quiet orderly election; in these times would be happier in front line, but defense of the Americas is vital and Cuba a key country, so perhaps can give best service here; hopes Frankfurter is having etching made by [Oskar ?] Stoessel. | en_US |
| Physical Medium | Typed Letter Copy, 11 p. | en_US |
| Collection | MSS 109 | en_US |
| Other Identifier | 1370-00 | en_US |
| URL | http://udspace.udel.edu/handle/19716/7347 | |
| Language | en_US | en_US |
| Publisher | University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press | en_US |
| Keywords | Messersmith, George S. (George Strausser), 1883-1960. | en_US |
| Title | Messersmith, G.S., Havana. To Felix Frankfurter, Washington. | en_US |
| Type | Other | en_US |
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