Messersmith, G.S., Mexico City. To Laurence Duggan, Washington.
| Author(s) | Messersmith, George S. (George Strausser), 1883-1960. | en_US |
| Temporal | 1944 February 17 | en_US |
| Date Accessioned | 2011-06-15T18:26:16Z | |
| Date Available | 2011-06-15T18:26:16Z | |
| Publication Date | 1944-02-17 | en_US |
| Description | While in Washington, talked to President, with Secretary Cordell Hull's approval, regarding possibility of military participation of Mexicans at combat fronts; told President of increasing desire on part of Mexican generals and many of the army to do combat duty; knew President [Avila Camacho] and Foreign Minister [Ezequiel] Padilla favored such participation; suggested to President use of Mexican ground forces not yet feasible or desirable, but a squadron or two of the Mexican Air Force could be useful and would give Mexicans a greater sense of actual participation; President agreed; talked also with General [Henry H. ] Arnold [Commanding General, Army Air Force] and General George C. Marshall, who were in accord; on return to Mexico took up matter with Padilla and President Avila Camacho; President was pleased, but wished to consult others before giving definite answer, meaning General [Lazaro] Cárdenas, his Minister of Defense; Cárdenas will probably raise objections, but with sentiments in country overwhelmingly in favor of participation, he will be overruled; thinks matter should not be brought up before Joint U.S.-Mexican Commission until decision is reached at top levels. | en_US |
| Physical Medium | Typed Letter Copy, 8 p. | en_US |
| Collection | MSS 109 | en_US |
| Other Identifier | 1580-00 | en_US |
| URL | http://udspace.udel.edu/handle/19716/7544 | |
| 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., Mexico City. To Laurence Duggan, Washington. | en_US |
| Type | Other | en_US |
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