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PPF 3824
DILLON, CLARENCE
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STANDARD FORM No. 14A
FROM
The White House
APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT
MARCH 10, 1926
Washington
3824
PPF
TELEGRAM
OFFICIAL BUSINESS-GOVERNMENT RATES
4/17/33
U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1932
Clarence Dillon,
Nassau and Cedar Sts.,
New York City.
REGRET DELAY STOP PRESIDENT REQUESTS YOU SEE SECRETARY OF
STATE STOP SUGGEST THREE THIRTY WEDNESDAY ADVISE
MH McIntyre, Secretary to the President.
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ARD FORM No. 14A
PROVED BY THE PRESIDENT
FROM
The White House
MARCH 10, 1926
Mashington
TELEGRAM
OFFICIAL BUSINESS-GOVERNMENT RATES
4/17
U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1932
Clarence Dillon,
Nassau and Rinexxis Cedar Sts.,
New York City.
REGRET DELAY STOP PRESIDENT Requests YOU SEE SECRETARY OF
STATE STOP SUGGEST THREE THIRTY WEDNESDAY ADVISE
M H McIntyre, Secretary to the President.
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he jits back
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
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MEMO FOR THE PRESIDENT:
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Clarence Dillon called me
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to say that he was sailing for Europe
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Saturday to be gone two or three weeks.
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Said that he would let me
know as soon as he got back and would be
very glad to come down any time the President
would like to see him.
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March 18, 1936
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My dear Mr. Dillon:
The President has been wanting
to see you to talk about various things
in which you are both interested but the
pressure of official business has been
particularly great and tomorrow he is
leaving for a short holiday. He has asked
me to write you to say he hopes that after
his return you will come down and have
luncheon with him. I will get in touch
with you soon after April first.
Very sincerely yours,
M. H. McINTYRE
Assistant Secretary
to the President
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Clarence Dillon, Esq.,
Dillon, Read & Company,
28 Nassau Street,
New York, N. Y.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
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3/18/36
MEMORANDUM FOR MR. McINTYRE:
The President had Grace dic-
tate this to me from her notes and asks
that you do make the arrangements for
him to come down after April first.
Grace says the President wants this man
given a little attention as he is very
friendly.
R. B.
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3624
has Lancher
for
CONFIDENTIAL
(*)
September 30, 1936.
Dear Clarence:-
I wonder if you would be willing
to write out for me, during the next month, your
ideas or suggestions for changes in the tax laws.
The Joint Committee of the Senate and House will
be meeting in November and will probably confer
with me. I would not, of course, use your name
in any way but I should like to have some of your
ideas for my personal assistance.
Always sincerely,
Clarence Dillon, Esq.,
28 Nassau Street,
New York City,
New York.
28 Nassau Street
NewYork
PF
OCT RECEIVE 1936
THE WHITE HOUSE
per one
October 7, 1936
Dear Franklin:
I shall be delighted to undertake
the work you have suggested and sincerely hope that my
thoughts on the subject may be of service to you.
Sincerely yours,
Carence Dillon Caren
Honorable Franklin D. Roosevelt,
The White House,
Washington, D.C.
THE
Its for your apps. file
WITH NOV HOUS b HECEIVE 1936
OF
10/26
Said Clarence Dillon:
"The President esident asked me file a few weeks ago
3824 THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
936
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to prepare a memo for him. Ask Mr. McIntyre to
0 discuss
please say to the President that the memo is
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ready and that I can bring it down to him or
of our
meet him anywhere, any time, he woud like after
ion for
tomorrow.
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"You might say this: That I don't care to
ection Day
bother the President with the memo now -- that
u have done
it can wait until after the Election if he pre-
fers. The only reason I am calling it to his
attention is now is so he would know I am pre-
pared to talk to him in case he is thinking of
lou
saying something more on that subject before the
Election and would like to talk it over with me. If
10/24/36
(Let him know either way at
Teapack N.J. 308)
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NOV HOUSE b BECEIVE 1936
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
3824 PPF
936
10/26/36
Said Clarence Dillon:
5
"The President asked me a few weeks ago
to prepare a memo for him. Ask Mr. McIntyre to
0 discuss
please say to the President that the memo is
e.
ready and that I can bring it down to him or
of our
meet him anywhere, any time, he would like after
ion for
tomorrow.
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"You might say this: That I don't care to
ection Day
bother the President with the memo now -- that
u have done
it can wait until after the Election if he pre-
fers. The only reason I am calling it to his
attention is now is so he would know I am pre-
pared to talk to him in case he is thinking of
lou
saying something more on that subject before the
Election and would like to talk it over with me. "
(Let him know either way at
Teapack N.J. 308)
K
F.
28 Nassau Street
R.B.B.
THE
NewYork
XESE
NOV: RECEIVED 6 was 1936 HOURS
November 5, 1936
147 /
Dear Franklin:
At your convenience, I am ready to discuss
with you the memorandum which you asked me to prepare.
Never before, in the long history of our
country, have the American people shown their affection for
any man, and their trust in his leadership, with such boundless
enthusiasm as they now show for you. The vote on Election Day
was a joyous expression of gratitude for all that you have done
for the country, and all your friends rejoice.
Sincerely yours,
Clarence.Dillon
Honorable Franklin D. Roosevelt,
The White House,
Washington, D.C.
November 19, 1936
My dear Mr. Dillon:
I believe that I phoned you last week
with reference to your letter to the President
of November fifth, but in view of the rush of
business I am not quite sure.
In the event that I did not, I want
you to know that the President said he was sorry
that he would not have an opportunity to see you
before leaving and to tell you that he would
like to talk the matter over with you as soon as
he returns.
Sincerely yours,
M. H. McINTYRE
Assistant Secretary
to the President
ad-
Clarence Dillon, Esq.,
28 Nassau Street,
New York, N. Y.
P.P.F.
ags *
The following send messages of holiday greeting to the President.
Filed Dec. 29, 1936
UPSHAW, Wm. D.
PATON, Henry T.
Asheville, N. Car.
Eminence, Ky.
DIILION, clarence
BIRCKHEAD, Mrs. George Ella
New York, N. Y.
Kansas City, Mo.
TAYLOR, Myron and Anabel
*LUCAS, C. J. P.
New York, N. Y.
Louisville, Ky.
FISHER, Fred J.
*TROY, John 1V.
Detroit, Mich.
*Governor of Alaska
WILLERT, Horence Arthur
Juneau, Alaska
Amagansett, N. Y.
LAMKIN, Oliver
CARTER, Amon G.
Protection, Kans
Ft. Worth, Texas
GNORRA, Miss Angelina
EDISON, Charles
Aliquippa, Pa.
West Orange, N. J.
STARNER, Beatrice
GUGGENHEIM, Max
Tupelo, Miss.
Middletown, Ohio
VANDERHOOF, James R.
LOEB, P. J.
Lamoni, Iowa
New York, N. Y.
SKOUSEN, Mr. and Mrs. R.O.
BIDDLE, Tony, Jr.
No address
address not shown
LIND, Mr and Mrs, J. I.
WALKER, Frank C.
Cleveland, Ohio
New York, N. Y.
ANDREWS, Mrs. Rosettia
DOHERTYS, The
Piedmont, S. Car.
New York, N. Y.
FISCH, Mr. William
VANDERBILT, Neil
Atlanta, Ga.
Miami Beach, Fla
BURDICK, M.S. Margaret
SWOPE, Margaret and Herber Bayard
Chicago. 111.
New York, N. Y.
(request a card from the President)
BINBHAMS
PARMENTER, Lester S.
Longon
Laguna Beach, Calif.
HAYS, Jessie and Will
(requests card from President)
Sullivan, Ind.
SKILL, Charles V.
HURST, Fannie
New York, N. Y.
New York, N. Y.
(requests card from President)
BOWES, Major Edward
*JONES, Hon. J. Weldon
New York, N. Y.
Acting High Commissioner to the
JONES, Jessie
Philippine Islands.
Houston, Texas
Manila, Philippine Islands
POINDEXTER, Joseph B.
*CRAMER, Lawrence W.
Governor of Hawaii
Governor of Virgin Islands
Honolulu, Hawaii
St. Thomas, Virgin Islands
*WARDELL, Justus S.
Washington, D. C.
See
P.F. 1000 (Initial of writer)
P.P.7.
3824
P.P.F.
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939
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
pp.7.
3824
1-25-39
Pa and
tful
Memo. for Mr. McIntyre:
H
t your
Clarence Dillon of N. Y. C.,
u when
phoned. Is at the Metropolitan Club
xpr.7.
and will be there today, and tomorrow,
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too, if the President can spare him
a few minutes. Asks if we can leave
word at the Metropolitan Club what
his chances are of having a moment with
the President, this afternoon or to-
morrow. If he cannot he wants to go
on back to N. Y.
Roberta
RB/mma
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P.P.4
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February 11, 1939
Dear President
My dear Mr. Dillon: Clarence
Thank you much for that grand letter and
also for the wine. You were mighty thoughtful
to send it along.
I shall be interested to learn about your
trip and hope you will let me hear from you when
you return.
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With all good wishes,
Very sincerely yours,
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Clarence Dillon, Esq.,
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124 East 80th Street,
New York, N. Y.
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Dear her President
I have had Conversations
in regard 1. The possibility of
an Irish orginization such
as me discursed. and expect
to develope it further tomorrow.
\ am sailing in the
quen Mary ou Friday
afternoon, Soing 1. Loudon t
Paris, and if Course anywhere
else if I can do anything
for you. should you by any
Chance wish 1, send any
word 1. me I Can he
reached all day Mhrou sh
John 4 - 3000, and Could My 1.
Washington if desired.
When I return, in a few
weeks, I shall do all I Can
li further business
Corperation with the
Hi08 my away
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duinis tration.
York, N. Y.
Isva 'VEI
pleased wi
w is duinis tr tration
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am pleased with what we
124, EAST 80TH STREET.
have been able to do and are
doing toward being helpful
1. the S.E.C. and in the
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public utility situation. and I
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am sure with a few
effective fellows we can do
much loward business
Cooperation. Confidence is
Contageous.
\ am sending h you
with my best wishes a few
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bottles of our wine. The Claret
is my favorite year - it
should he allowed li rest for a
few weeks after being shipped -
The white wine, which you way
not Know, and of which me wake
only a limited amount, I trust
you will like.
diverely
Dillar
8.2.39
P.P.F.
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March 24, 1939.
Dear Clarence:-
X 2.1.7
I have had word from the Customs'
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people in New York that you have sent me four
cases of wine, which I an having shipped to
Hyde Park. Ever so many thanks for your
thought of me, and I know we shall all enjoy
it.
My best wishes to you and I
hope that I shall see you one of these days
soon.
Always sincerely,
FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT
Clarence Dillon, Esq.,
Dillon, Read & Co.,
28 Nassau Street,
New York, N. Y.
P.P.F.
file
March 29, 1939
Dear Mr. Dillon:
The President has asked me to
thank you for your letter of March twenty-
seventh. He would appreciate it if you
would have the glass sent to Hyde Park as
he is going to serve some of the wine to
the royalty when they visit this summer.
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The President hopes to see you
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soon after he gets back from Warm Springs.
Very sincerely,
EDWIN M. WATSON
Clarence Dillon, Esq.
Dillon, Read & Co.
28 Nassau Street
New York, New York
P.P.F.
29.5.39
P.P.E.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Dear hir President
3824
March 29, 1939.
received
note
59.
PA:
Tell Clarence that I would like
was
in
to have the glass sent to Hyde Park.
I am going to serve some of the wine to
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the royalty when they visit this summer.
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27.3.39
P.E.E.
28Nassau Street
Dear her President
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I received V. Kind note
39.
this morning. When I was
in
in Paris the other day
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I or dered some glasses and
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decauters made for you,
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Urine " Hyde Park way he
you would preper 1. have
the glass sent there also.
Would you he good enough
1. have some are let
the Know?
1 hope 1 may Ree you
Soon as live dure 1 have
stuff worth yr hearing,
Urry smely
Clarence Dillon
His Ex cellevey
The President The Viited states
P.P.F.
III.
P.P.E.
3824
June 16, 1939.
Dear Clarence:-
It was not until I got home on
Saturday morning last that I saw the very
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wonderful glass. It had all been put out on
the sideboard and we christened the decenters
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that night for the first dinner at our house
for the King and Queen. In the middle of the
dinner one of the tables with a lot of china
on it tipped over, but, thank the Lord, your
decenters are safe.
I hope to 800 you soon.
As ever yours,
FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT
Clarence Dillon, # Esq.,
28 Nassau Street,
New York City,
New York.
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28 28Nassau Ltreet
26/35
NewYork
June 1, 1939
Dear Mr. President:
I have just received a letter from
the Chateau Haut Brion which might be of interest
to you as your Secretary wrote me that you were
going to serve some of your Haut Brion when the
King and Queen are at Hyde Park.
The President of France, at his
dinner at the Elysee for the King and Queen, on
their recent visit to Paris, served Haut Brion
1924 and when he returned their visit, at the
dinner at Buckingham Palace they gave him Haut
Brion 1904. I notice by the Press that in Quebec
at the official luncheon the other day they served
1922. These are all good vintages but none of
them down the same alley as your 1906, which we
all think is the greatest claret "in our time".
As you have probably "guessed" I am a nut on the
subject.
I was sorry to see by the Press that
you have been laid up with a cold. Hope you are
all over it by now.
Best wishes.
Sincerely yours,
x369
The President,
RB/mdp
The White House,
Washington, D.C.
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P.P.F.
3-28-39
ITE HOUSE
April
126/35
Mr. Kannee:
Please put this
IINGTON March 28, 1939. R wut
man down for a
R
15-minute date on
RAL WATSON
the 11th of April.
ou give him a
E.M.W.
appointment
enth or twelfth?
are
F. D. R.
Daladier,
Paul Requard Laval+ marichal
Petain just before
spain.
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seew
thang
have
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THE WASHINGTON WHITE HOUSE April
126/35
(26/39)
March 28, knih 1939. wuth
MEMORANDUM FOR
GENERAL WATSON
Paris
Will you give him a
twenty minute appointment
on April eleventh or twelfth?
Commensations
F. D. R.
had long talks with Daladier, ;
Paul Requard Lavals marichal
Petain just before left
spain hou dow saw
RB/mdp
are of wterest. and
P. P.P.F.
25.3.39
BUTTERFIELD 8-3937
124 EAST 80TH STREET
126/35
Dear her President
\ an just back fr
Paris and Loudon 0 should
like to tell you of my
Couversations V inc pressious. I
had long talks with Daladier,
Paul Reynand- Laval of marichal
Pétain just before he left for
spain. lu Loudon I saw
thang people. I also have
reports f serviary which
are of interest. and if
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Mey are as Correct No here
in as they have been up
1, now they are alarming
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Douglas appointment was
great stuff. 1 hope you for
have a man of his
P.
Courage & judgement 1. Carry
on in the S.E.C.
I am VE sorry Ii hear
you have a cold 1 liverely
hope it is is abright now.
po.7.
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Clarence Dillon
His Excellency
The President of the Vinted states,
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
tA
July 14, 1939.
MEMORANDUM FOR
GENERAL WATSON
P.P.F.
3824
Will you call Clarence Dillon
Pea Pack 307 - New Jersey - and
say I would like to see him next
week - either Tuesday, Wednesday
or Thursday - in Washington but
if it would be more convenient I
could see him at Hyde Park a little
later on?
F. D. R.
Kanner
RB/mdp
Please phone Even
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
7/17/39
79126/35
MEMORANDUM FOR KANNEE
To speak to the General
tomorrow with respect to Clarence
Dillion who can come down Thursday
morning for his interview with the
President or, if the President pre-
fers, will come up to Hyde Park.
Possibly the President may
prefer to have him at Hyde Park
?
Friday morning after the press con-
nd
ference, or Saturday.
to
to
K.
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RB/mdp
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P.P.F.
89/26/39
THE-WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
P.P.N.
9-25-39
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT:
Clarence Dillon 'phones he has the
names you asked him for the other day and
several other important matters. Wants to
know if he can come down and give them to
you Wednesday.
e.M.W.
Whitehall 3-2978
RB/mdp
P.P.F.
3324
file
December 16, 1939
My, dear Mr. Dillon:
I have talked to the President about your
desire to come down and see him and he asked me to
tell you that he would appreciate it very much if
you could defer this visit until a little later on.
As you know, the Congress convenes early in January
and the President is, as & result, extremely busy
preparing his annual Messages, which of course call
for innumerable conferences with the various depart-
mental officials.
If you will, therefore, get in touch with
me shortly after the first of the year, I will be
glad to arrange a convenient time.
With sincere appreciation of your cooper-
ation,
Sincerely yours,
EDWIN M. WATSON
Secretary to the President
Clerence Dillon, Esq.,
28 Nassau Street,
New York, N. Y.
RB/mdp
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
12/13/39
MEMORANDUM FOR APPOINTMENTS TO BE TAKEN UP
DECEMBER 18, 1939
Charence Dillon said that the
President probably knows the subject of
discussion and that if the President is
too busy he will be glad to come in later
on.
I promised to let him know on
Monday as to whether he is to have an
appointment on Tuesday or whether it is
to be deferred until the President has
more leisure.
mb
K.
Deferred
Emw
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Lol
3824
MEMORANDUM FOR Maytwerk GENERAL WATSON:
12-12339
Clarence Dillon 'phoned from his
place in New Jersey. Wants to see the
President this afternoon, or tomorrow,
and I told him we would phone or wire
him in an hour.
RB
Teatack 308
AAK Pres ideas
mb
thursday
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P.P.F.
3824
November 18, 1940
Dear Clarence:
I just want you to know that I deep-
ly appreciate that message you sent me. Thank
you over so much for your thought of mest for
all you did. Always sincerely yours,
FDR
Clarence Dillon, Esq., #
28 Nassau Street,
New York, N. Y.
mb
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dicated by a suitable
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ceding the address.
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NEWCOMB CARLTON
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PRESIDENT
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT
The filing time shown in the date line on telegrams and day letters is STANDARD TIME at point of origin. Time of receipt is STANDARD TIME at point of destination
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Clarence
R.P.E.
P.P.7.
3824
December 31, 1940
Dear Clarence:
I am more than grateful to you for
your very fine telegram about my address. Very
many thanks.
Very sincerely yours,
FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT
Clarence Dillon, Esq.,
28 Nassau Street,
New York, N. Y.
mdg
3824
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gram or Cable-
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LC=Deferred Cable
dicated by a suitable
NLT=Cable Night Letter
ceding the address.
R. B. WHITE
NEWCOMB CARLTON
J.C. WILLEVER
Ship Radiogram
PRESIDENT
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT
The filing time shown in the date line on telegrams and day letters is STANDARD TIME at point of origin. Time of receipt is STANDARD TIME at point of destination
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MY HATS OFF THAT WAS THE CLEAREST AND MOST INSPIRING
STATEMENT MADE IN OUR TIME AND MAY WELL RANK AS THE MOST
MOMENTOUS OF ALL TIME=
CLARENCE DILLON.
THE COMPANY WILL APPRECIATE SUGGESTIONS FROM ITS PATRONS CONCERNING ITS SERVICE
on, California, Nevada.
note
to
Clarence
R.P.E.
President's
3824
Feb 5
DialonClarence
61/7/41
THE WHITE HOUSE
5/29/40 P.P.A
WASHINGTON
3824
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told him to 'phone the General on his way
back to New York. The President said he
would see him then.
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of his conversation with the President today,
the President mentioned that he would like to
see Mr. Clarence Dillon (of Dillon & Reed).
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March I, 1941.
IX. Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada.
Please prepare note to Clarence
Dillon for the President's signature
saying he has been tremendously
interested in seeing the report on
July 22, 1941
the Colleges, and he hopes to see
him soon.
This is worth looking over. 15 minutes will do the job.
145 universities and colleges competed.
Last fall I suggested the contest to John Stewart Bryan;
subject, "The Next Decade of American Foreign Policy"; papers to be in
x
X3575
by April 1st.
Of the 145 institutions competing (listed herewith with
very brief exerpts)
99 were belligerent and interventionist
22 cautiously or qualifiedly interventionist
12 were not clear
12 were isolationists.
Take it to bed with you - I am sure you will be interested.
It has been underlined to save your time.
Everyone is thrilled with your clear and direct leadership.
More strength to your arm!
Sincerely ClarmaDillon yours,
The President,
The White House,
Washington, D.C.
x463-2
March I, 1941.
IX. Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada.
28 Nassau Street
NewYork
7-23-41
July 22, 1941
THE
Dear Mr. President:
This is worth looking over. 15 minutes will do the job.
145 universities and colleges competed.
Last fall I suggested the contest to John Stewart Bryan;
subject, "The Next Decade of American Foreign Policy"; papers to be in
x
X3575
by April 1st.
Of the 145 institutions competing (listed herewith with
very brief exerpts)
99 were belligerent and interventionist
22 cautiously or qualifiedly interventionist
12 were not clear
12 were isolationists.
Take it to bed with you - I am sure you will be interested.
It has been underlined to save your time.
Everyone is thrilled with your clear and direct leadership.
More strength to your arm!
Sincerely ClarmaDillon yours,
The President,
The White House,
Washington, D.C.
x463-2
March I, 1941.
IX. Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
7-23-41
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT:
Jim Forrestal left this. He
thought it might be interesting to you
as a summary of opinion thrughout the
country of the policy of the Isolationists.
izes
E. M. W.
y
ational competition.
vs:
upshire, Vermont, Massa-
land, Connecticut.
Jersey, Pennsylvania, West
nd, Delaware, District of
Carolina, South Carolina,
ssee, Alabama, Mississippi,
ana.
na, Ohio.
in, Minnesota, Iowa, Mis-
as, New Mexico, Arizona.
that the more significant essays will be published III
book form at the end of the academic year.
VIII. North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska,
All essays must be mailed to the College of William
Kansas, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana,
and Mary, at Williamsburg, Virginia, not later than
Idaho, Utah.
March I, 1941.
IX. Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada.
INSTITUTE FOR NATIONAL POLICY
DIRECTED BY
THE COLLEGE OF WILLIAM AND MARY
IN VIRGINIA
Announcement
OF
The William and Mary Prizes
ON
American Foreign Policy
111
THREE NATIONAL PRIZES OF $450 EACH
To be awarded the three committees which have written the best essays in the national competition.
NINE REGIONAL PRIZES OF $300 EACH
To be awarded the winning committee of each region.
Each cooperating institution is asked to select, in
The regions are as follows:
whatever manner it sees fit, a group of three students
and a faculty advisor to draft an essay on The Next
I. Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massa-
Decade of American Foreign Policy. This memoran-
chusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut.
dum, which should not exceed 5,000 words in length,
II. New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, West
should analyze the economic, political, geographic,
Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, District of
and other factors most likely to influence our foreign
Columbia.
policy, and should set forth in conclusion the basic
principles of the suggested policy. Within these broad
III. Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina,
Georgia, Florida.
limits the subject is open to individual interpretation.
The judges awarding the prizes will be men of na-
IV. Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi,
tional reputation in the field; three will make the na-
Arkansas, Louisiana.
tional award, and three in each of the nine regions
V. Michigan, Indiana, Ohio.
will make the awards for their respective regions.
VI. Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Mis-
The publication rights of all essays will be vested
souri.
in the College of William and Mary. It is planned
VII. Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona.
that the more significant essays will be published in
book form at the end of the academic year.
VIII. North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska,
All essays must be mailed to the College of William
Kansas, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana,
and Mary, at Williamsburg, Virginia, not later than
Idaho, Utah.
March I, 1941.
IX. Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada.
COLLEGE OF WILLIAM AND MARY
FOUNDED IN 1693
WILLIAMSBURG, VIRGINIA
I.
II.
III.
IV.
Belligement
Cautiously
Not
Clearly
and
or qualifiedly
Clear
Total
Region
Interventionist
Interventionist
Isolationist
I. (Maine, New
17
3
0
1
21
Hampshire, Vermont,
Massachusetts, Rhode
Island, Connecticut)
Island
II. (New York, New 21
4
2
3
30
Jersey, Pennsylvania,
West Virginia, Mary-
land, District of
Columbia)
III. (Virginia, North 14
1
3
1
19
Carolina, South Caro-
lina, Georgia, Florida)
IV. (Kentucky, Tenses
nessee, Alabama, Mis- 12
1
0
1
14
sissippi, Arkansas,
Louisiana)
V. (Michigan, Ohio, 10
4
1
0
15
Indiana)
VI. (Illinois, Wis- 7
2
2
5
16
consin, Minnesota,
Iowa, Missouri)
VII. (Oklahoma, Texas, 7
0
1
1
9
New Mexico, Arizona)
VIII. (North Dakota,
6
3
2
0
11
South Dakota, Nebraska,
Kansas, Colorado, Utah,
Montana, Idaho, Wyoming)
Wyoming,
IX. (Washington, Ore- 5
4
1
0
10
gon, California, Nevada)
99
22
12
12
145
While these essays mght have been differently classified it is clear that, in
any case the overwhelming majority advocate the military defeat of the axis
powers as a necessary step in American foreign policy.
W.M.
INSTITUTE FOR NATIONAL POLICY x
directed by
THE COLLEGE OF WILLIAM AND MARY
IN VIRGINIA
x Son
x PA7 1531
The Next Decade of American Foreign Policy
The attached excerpts were drawn from one hundred and
forty-four essays drafted by student committees in as
many colleges, scattered over the country. These stu-
dents represent informed and interested groups in the
colleges rather than the student bodies as a whole.
The essays were prepared after study and discussion
with the aid of faculty members, The excerpts are
those passages which briefly state the views on the
immediate questions of policy in our relation to the
war.
REGION I
Amherst College
Amherst, Mass.
We should, therefore, while arming to keep out of the war,
aim to participate in whatever settlement is made to insure the
preservation of our own objectives and the formation of a peace-
ful, cooperative European unit.
Smith College
Northampton, Mass
All aid to Great Britain war if necessary- must be the stand
of the United States at the present time.
Colby College
Waterville, Maine
No longer is American policy aid"short of war"; it is now "all-
out aid" and the line of demarcation is not far distant when
this type of aid will be discarded in favor of an outright de-
claration of war, if events determine it SO.
Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy
Medford, Mass.
It is evident that we must strive to achieve the defeat of the
Axis powers. The primary requisite in implementing this resolve
is a program of all-out aid to Britain even at the risk of war.
Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, Mass.
Our immediate future is cooperation with Great Britain. In the
event of Great Britain's defeat despite our total aid, we too
shall be defeated.
Middlebury College
Middlebury, Vermont
We are already at war with Germany. A formal declaration of
war on Germany has its advantages and disadvantages, of which
the former outweigh the latter An American-British victory
over Germany and her allies has been considered as the even-
tual outcome of the foreign policy sketched in broad outline
here.
University of Connecticut
Storrs, Conn.
For the present American interest in this war lies with Great
Britain not because of any moral right alone, but more as a
defense against a common enemy.
2
Williams College
Williamstown, Mass.
A safe and hopeful future for America and for the world will
require American leadership in creating at least an Anglo-
American concert of power to the end that all peoples every-
where may ultimately enjoy governments of laws and not of men
in an ordered and humane world polity.
Dartmouth College
Hanover, Mass.
We have to decide now to act: to strike first if striking be-
comes essential; to answer the terrific fact of fascism not
by apology, appeasement, delay, or debate, but by action and
the sacrifice involved in action
No easy measures or half-
way gestures will save us the democratic chance. It cannot
live in the same world with a force sworn to its destruction.
Every bit of our strength will have to go into the defeat of
the Fascist powers.
Tufts College
Tufts College, Mass.
The sooner the American people realize that the logical impli-
cations of the Aid-to-Britain policy must be accepted, the bet-
ter it will be for the ultimate welfare of this nation.
Boston University
Boston, Mass.
It is our present duty to use all diplomatic (and other) re-
sources to win the war as quickly as possible, The United
States can best further its own interests by furnishing all
conceivable aid to Great Britain,
University of New Hampshire
Durham, N. H.
This then is our plan, Full aid to the embattled democracies
in the present war until victory is obtained,
Brown University
Providence, R. I.
The first principle of our foreign policy will be to give full
aid to all governments engaged in resisting aggression, and to
be prepared to overcome both the spirit and the substance of the
authoritarian system which is so incompatible with our way of
life,
University of Vermont
Burlington, Vt.
Our "Aid to Britain" policy will of necessity be extended and
broadened SO as to demand our active participation should the
exigencies of the situation require it,
3
Yale University
New Haven, Conn.
It is in Europe that the United States finds the key to its
vital problems of foreign policy. This essay takes as its
assumption the desirability, on the basis of the preceding
discussion, of a continuation of the policy of speedy Ameri-
can rearmament and of all aid to Britain short of an American
expeditionary force. If total victory for Britain can be
achieved only by an invasion of a European continent the en-
tire shore of which may be held by Germany--an invasion with
American troops--the United States should refuse such aid and
press for a negotiated peace.
Wesleyan University
Middletown, Conn.
A British victory is so essential to American interests that
every possible effort should be made to further that event.
Rhode Island State College
Kingston, R. I.
In summary, it need only be said that Anglo-American diplo-
matic relations will be increasingly friendly in the future.
National aims are practically synonomous. We are in a posi-
tion to be of the greatest possible aid to each other--no
other nation is so favorably situated for mutual cooperation
with America.
Massachusetts State College
Amherst, Mass.
If Britain can win the war with the United States as an ar-
senal, a policy short of war would perhaps be wise, both be-
cause we might be in a position to be a better arsenal, and be-
cause we might conserve the energy which we can bring to bear
at a peace conference among exhausted combatants. In view
of a doubtful post-war peace, a war with the Axis would not
be too great a price if such a war became necessary for Axis
defeat
Therefore, this country should do whatever is neces-
sary to ensure a British-American victory.
Simmons College
Boston, Mass.
American policy should, therefore, be directed toward the
preservation of the democratic governments wherever they
may exist
The most desirable outcome of the war would be
an Anglo-American victory.
Trinity College
Hartford, Conn.
The United States is definitely set on the road to ever in-
creasing aid to Britain with the logical end of this road the
formal participation of our government in the war.
4
Bennington College
Burlington, Vt.
This country does not, however, intend to use these weapons for
any conflicts except those necessitated by defense of this na-
tion and this hemisphere For the present we shall continue
and shall increase our aid to Britain by lease-lend agreements
and otherwise for two reasons: first, because we favor the suc-
cess of a nation ideologically akin to us, and second, because
continued English resistance will allow us to build our own de-
fenses more surely and gives us more time to construct New World
defenses against the invasion of totalitarian armies or ideas.
REGION II
Sarah Lawrence College
Bronxville, N. Y:
at no time in history has the United States been in a posi-
tion, as she is now, to risk toolittle for so great a reward-
peace and the future welfare of the world. Events have already
reached a stage which shows us that the United States government
is ready to take the risk. The only concern now is to insure
the success of this undertaking.
Villanova College
Villanova, Pa.
We believe that the American people can be persuaded that the
moral and physical strength of the United States in some com-
bination with the Allied powers, will be necessary for a last-
ing peace.
Ursinus College
Collegeville, Pa.
Politically, economically, and culturally, the aims and the in-
terests of the British are in line with our own, and our for-
tunes are closely bound up with theirs. In order to ensure the
highest degree of effectiveness, and to bring about, if possible,
a swift and thorough defeat for Hitler and his allies, the fleets,
the air force, the economies, the productive agencies, of the two
powers should be coordinated as rapidly as possible.
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pa.
Whether the United States does or does not declare war, as an
associated power it should take part in the Peace Conference.
America has taken the Position that it has a stake in the out-
come of this war, and, unless the war is to be fought as a mi-
litary exercise, it must follow that the United States has a
stake in the peace.
Haverford College
Haverford, Pa.
We shall find it difficult to reason logically unless we recog-
nize one all-important fact-namely, that the United States to-
day is, to all intents and purposes, a partner of Great Britain
in her campaign against the totalitarian states.
Temple University
Philadelphia, Pa.
The interests of the United States and Great Britain have run
parallel in the North Atlantic for over a hundred years. At
least, there have been no differences that have not been easily
adjusted, A closer naval cooperation between the two countries
in keeping this ocean open would be to their mutual advantage.
College of the City of New York
New York, N. Y.
The necessity for the victory over the totalitarian forces is
not a mere statement of future foreign policy, but is an indis-
pensable assumption upon which all other conclusions are condi-
tional Our responsibility is to insure, without ouestion, the
defeat of totalitarianism SO that the world shall be free to bring
about a far-reaching construction.
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pa.
The conservation and promotion of our national welfare require
that we shall participate in the progress of the great unde-
veloped areas outside Europe while, at the same time, aiding
the work of moderating or extinguishing the European war sys-
tem.
Marshall College
Huntington, W. Va.
The policy we advocate in relation to Europe has as its imme-
diate objective aid to those nations fighting the forces of ag-
gression, and as its ultimate objective permanent world peace.
We heartily endorse the administration's policy of all-out aid
to England. We further endorse attempts toward encouraging
Soviet-Anglo collaboration, and we support the administratioh's
endeavors to keep Turkey and other free nations from joining the
Axis alliance, We advocate leasing the major portion of the Ameri-
can merchant marine to Britain manned by British seamen, and we
suggest that the United States convoy our aid to England by trans-
ferring to the British flag and under British seamen the needed
naval units.
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Lehigh University
Bethlehem, Pa.
It is probable that we shall become involved in the present
World War, particularly if our material and financial aid to
Britain is not sufficient to defeat the Axis.
Barnard College
New York, N. Y.
It seems likely that American foreign policy for the duration
of the war will be focused on aid to Britain. It is essential
that this aid be swift and substantial (the war) must be won
decisively. It must be won by Britain. To that end the full
energies of the United States, as expressed in its foreign po-
licy, must be directed.
Dickinson College
Carlisle, Pa.
The war is one of immediate vital concern to us, and one in
which we are even now participating. Legal belligerency will
undoubtedly be declared whenever the situation is such that
the strategic advantages of neutrality no longer outweigh the
military contribution we can make to the final outcome.
Wells College
Aurora, N. Y.
If Great Britain is to be saved, she must be saved now. The
crisis is immediate. The future of the United States
hangs
in the balance.
Queens College
Flushing, N. Y.
The aim of United States policy is to establish a self-suffi-
cient military, economic, and cultural unit in the Western
Hemisphere. We must realize that the probable success of
this policy implicitly de-emphasizes and de-vitalizes rela-
tions with other regions of the world,
New Jersey College for Women
New Brunswick, N.J.
The immediate foreign policy of the United States, then, our
foreign policy during this war, should concentrate on aiding
England in order to prevent the impossible economic and poli-
tical circumstances of a German victory
If, however, England
should need more than material aid, if American troops are ne-
cessary to prevent an English defeat, our only logical conclusion
is to advise sending those troops, even though emotionally we
recoil from such action
It is for our right to live as a free
people that we would fight.
University of Buffalo
Buffalo, New York
The basic principles of our foreign policy for the next decade
should include first, all aid to Britain, her allies, and to
China, so that they are able to win their fight for freedom,
democratic institutions, and the democratic way of life. If
Britain were to go under, we as the next largest prize would
take first place on Hitler's list of world conquest. Our se-
cond and final principle should be to join with Britain in es-
tablishing and maintaining a just and lasting peace.
Swarthmore College
Swarthmore, Pa.
Public opinion now over whelmingly realizes that America's na-
tional interest is potentially in great danger in case of Bri-
tish defeat and Nazi victory. Therefore, and unhesitatingly,
America's first consideration should be to continue on her
present course, to work ever harder towards assuring a British
victory--no matter how great the cost or the sacrifice.
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, N. J.
A strongly defended Western Hemisphere would not constitute a
particularly delectable temptation to Hitler, while defense
against German invasion would be less costly and more success-
fully conducted than participation in the European hostilities.
The belief of our people in democracy seems sufficiently strong
to withstand any threat of invasion of an ideological nature.
Finally, while it must be recognized that a totalitarian Europe
could seriously injure this nation economically, such injury
would not justify a preventive war.
College of Chestnut Hill
Philadelphia, Pa.
Our present foreign policy therefore is one of all aid to the
democracies. We do not wish to enter the war with our own man-
power because of our opposition to war as an instrument of na-
tional policy. If, however, it became necessary to use our armed
forces in defense of democracy, we should feel justified in that
policy as a temporary means for the purpose of establishing peace.
We are doing all that we can to save democracy in the world and
defeat totalitarianism.
West Virginia State College
Institute, W. Va.
Basically, our foreign policy should center around the following:
first, guaranteeing a British victory, even at the cost of send-
ing American manned naval units, and actually utilizing an expe-
ditionary force in the firld; second, establishing after the war
a basis for a just and durable peace; third, providing for the main-
tainance of international economic stability. Summarily, our foreign
policy as regards Europe today must be predicated upon assuring a
British victory even at the cost of American lives.
8
Princeton University
Princeton, N. J.
A careful analysis has indicated that a total result of a German
victory would in the long run be more prejudicial to United States
interests than would the hazards of participation in hostilities.
Hence aid to Britain to the full extent of her needs must logical-
ly constitute the chief direction of American foreign policy
The actual sending of U. S. troops abroad should be an act of last
resort only.
Muhlenberg College
Alentown, Pa.
We in America must realize that our only salvation lies in coopera-
tion with England, to win the war is the immediate concern of the
United States
This aid
must have as its ultimate objective the
ending of the war with the defeat of the totalitarian powers.
Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, Pa.
There are several policies which appear vital to our national
security. The first of these is the continued rapprochement
with Canada, strengthening the ties made by the present Cana-
dian-American agreement,
Howard University
Washington, D. C.
The fundamental assumptions upon which this statement of America's
foreign policy is based are considered to be an expression of the
will and hopes of the overwhelming majority of American citizens.
These assumptions are the following: (1) That the United States is
committed immediately, unreservedly, and with vigorous determina-
tion, to the preservation of the democratic traditions and poli-
tical systems at home and abroad; (2) That the United States will
give all-out aid to Britain,
China
and every other nation
which seeks to defend its borders against the menace of axis ag-
gression; (3) That the United States will persevere in this strug-
gle until victory is achieved and the axis dreams of world domi-
nation are shattered.
University of Delaware
Newark, Delaware
Plan to be followed if the war continues: first, aid for Britain
in every possible manner, since everything that we cling to and
hold dear is of Anglo-Saxon origin.
Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster, Pa.
First among these (necessary measures) is aid to Britain and the
democracies. The interests of the United States are integrally
tied up in the outcome of the present war; they can best be pro-
tected by our efforts to insure the most favorable outcome pos-
sible under the circumstances.
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George Washington University
Washington, D. C.
Our European policy finds us committed to an English victory. The
words of our leading statesmen leave no doubt as to our main pur-
pose. It is to defeat "Hitlerism". Our actions in the destroyer
transaction, the enactment of the Lend-Lease Bill, and the most
recent ship seizures have translated policy into action.
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, Md.
Aid to Britain is completely compatible with an opportunistic
foreign policy. But the extent of this aid should not be so
great as to entail further losses to the United States.
Catholic University
Washington, D. C.
And Europe? Could a powerful America hold herself aloof from the
affairs of that continent? The present state of affairs is proof
enough that absolute isolation has become an impossibility. Nor
is it desirable.
REGION III
Woman's College of the University of North Carolina Greensboro, N. C.
As great as is our hatred of war and dread at entering it, would
it not be wise to enter while we would still have England for an
ally rather than wait until we are faced in the East and the West
by powerful enemies? Careful consideration of our comparative
chances allied now or alone later force one to the realization
that to permit England's defeat would be disastrous.
Winthrop College
Rock Hill, S. C.
While the European situation alarms us, the events in Asia are,
if possible, more threatening to the peace of our country
Even though the major part of our foreign trade is with Europe,
it is hard to believe that the affairs of any European nation
would be sufficient to embroil our military forces in the war.
Meredith College
Raleigh, N. C.
The present war is likely to continue for several years. In
the war and in the peace parley the United States and England
may be considered as a single force.
Sweet Briar College
Sweet Briar, Va.
In outlining American foreign policy for a ten year period, the
committee has always attempted to start with the fact that the
United States exists in a world milieu--is a member of a world
society which has the potentialities of developing into a world
community.
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The Citadel
Charleston, S. C.
(The European) phase of our paper is predicated upon a defeat of
the Axis powers, without which the influence of the United States
would undoubtedly be negligible
We have no other course to pur-
sue than to exert our influence in attaining a stable condition
on the European continent
Duke University
Durham, N. C.
The only hope of peace and world stabilization rests upon the
democracies. They must triumph over those forces which deliber-
ately contravene the very principles upon which world peace can
be established. With this end in view the United States has
wisely resolved to supply the necessary strength to Great Bri-
tain so that the present conflict may be satisfactorily concluded.
the United States must completely abandon isolationism and
assume responsibilities in world politics consonant with its power;
it must do all in its power to insure the victory of Great Britain.
Agnes Scott College
Decatur, Ga.
During this next decade we will most certainly take part in both
war and peace
America stands with England in the present war
Our ships, our repair yards are theirs. The lease-lend bill is an
actuality. Its implications will be uncovered day by day and
week by week,
Rollins College
Winter Park, Fla.
The Lease-Lend Bill, following the exchange of air-bases for fifty
destroyers, has already made plain the role of the United States
in the present war. It is one of complete aid to Great Britain
as the first line of defense of the United States
The first es-
sential in American policy must be the continuation of the present
defense program to a point where the United States will be able
to meet any contingency. Such a policy should have the united
support of the nation.
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, Va.
The enormous integration of the world, technically and industrially,
all those processes by which distance has been lessened in terms
of time, has made impossible the insulation of any nation against
the acts of other nations If, in order to avoid being engulfed
in this domination, we oppose the efforts of the totalitarians,
we must further realize that some measures must be taken by us
to attempt to alleviate the tensions in the world.
Brenau College
Gainesville, Ga.
Should British losses on the high seas in the near future
far exceed her ability to replace them, it may become neces-
sary for the American navy to supply convoy ships to maintain
the "vital bridge".
Washington and Lee University
Lexington, Va.
We conclude that an Axis victory will not come about if it is
possible for this country to prevent it. We would commit the
United States unreservedly to the duty of seeing that Great
Britain wins the war. With this principle decided, the means
to accomplish it are questions of expert judgment; if all ma-
terial aid is sufficient, good; if the sending of armed forces
is ultimately necessary, they should be sent.
Randolph-Macon Woman's College
Lynchburg, Va.
All-out aid to the beleaguered democracies, then, should be
the cornerstone of American foreign policy at present and for
the duration of World War II.
Virginia Union University
Richmond, Va.
Since the United States finds herself practically interwoven
in the European problems, since she finds herself so far apart
as the crow flies yet SO close to those great battle grounds
which Washington very wisely told her to avoid for his time,
since she finds that in times of war she is neutral neither in
mind, nor spirit, nor action, since she shall be connected in
times of peace, and since her vital interests so formed will not
allow her to be disentangled in times of war, it is here pro-
posed that the United States participate in not only European
wars but European peace. We advocate positive action in this
respect; it is either that our nationahas purposes worth pro-
tecting or that she does not have purposes worth fighting for.
we propose all out aid to Great Britain in her present
struggle to crush totalitarianism.
Davidson College
Davidson, N. C.
We want to stay out of war as long as possible; however, if there
should arise in the next few years certain conditions which threat-
en our own future and which may be curtailed by our entrance into
the conflict, then our stay-out-of-war objective is inadequate and
should be abandoned.
We want an ultimate English victory at all
costs over the Axis powers. We mean this exactly as stated, no
matter what the price is
This may require our active participation
in the current European war, If so, we shall rise to the occasiom.
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REGION IV
Alabama College
Montevallo, Ala.
Before the present world crisis arose we might have thought in
terms of an isolated balanced economy. With the world situa-
tion what it is, however, we must turn our attention to combat-
ing any forces or nations which threaten to use economic power
to choke democracy Of necessity, therefore, if we are commit-
ted to the ideal of making free nations safe in the world, we
must be prepared to commit ourselves to the task of building
economic security in the world.
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, Tenn.
Our European policy should have two cardinal objectives: 1) non
involvement in the war, and 2) the protection of America's vital
interests.
Loyola University
New Orleans, La.
America is already in the war. Of that there can no longer be
any doubt. Hence there can be no thought now of anything but
victory
Our ultimate objective is freedom
Our immediate
objective is victory.
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Auburn, Ala.
Our policy toward Europe should be the continuation of un-
limited material and economic aid to those countries fighting
against aggression. Although there is danger that this policy
may lead to direct involvement in the present conflict, we must
not falter in our aid to those countries fighting for a cause
in which we believe.
Centre College of Kentucky
Danville, Ky.
We must, by exercising the powers of this(lease-lend) legis-
lation and any other measures that need to be enacted, make
it the first aim of our new policy to see that Fascism is
defeated in Europe.
Hendrix College
Conway, Ark.
There must be no hedging, no appeasing. Our vital interests
must be defended with all the power at our command, with the
strongest military, naval, and air forces we can muster and
maintain, with a carefully selected and alert diplomatic force,
and with the great economic weapons we have at our disposal.
Our immediate problem is to prevent a British defeat, if possible,
and to win the military cooperation of Soviet Russia.
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Virginia State College for Negroes
Petersburg, Va.
Discarding all isolationary checks, we are about to embark on a
policy of all-out intervention
England has been pointed out as
the "guardian of liberty and decency"
To insure British victory
which has been afore stated as necessary, the future foreign po-
licy should include a plan to continue the precepts set forth in
the Lease-Lend Bill. Our policy must provide British with aid
until the Axis powers have been defeated.
University of Florida
Gainesville, Fla.
If even this increase in our effort should prove insufficient
to insure the defeat of the European fascist powers, we should
have to take progressively stronger measures, up to and including,
entrance into the war.
Clemson Agricultural College
Clemson, S. C.
The problem of democratic defense, and hence of American defense,
is two-fold: (1) we must become the arsenal of democracy; (2) we
must mobilize every resource to aid England
to draw upon that
arsenal for defense. We can have no reservations such as "short
of war," "without convoying", and "without sending our soldiers
abroad.
Berea College
Berea, Kentucky
The question of a declaration of war should depend, as far as
we are concerned, upon matters of military strategy. We should
produce more, lend more, lease more, and give more for a Bri-
tish victory, leaving to our enemies to decide what constitutes
an act of war.
University of Alabama
University, Ala.
If the power monopoly in Europe should accrue to Germany, the
great power field would be reduced to the United States, Ger-
many, Russia, and Japan. The effect would be an enormous dimi-
nution of the relative power position of the United States and
a potential threat to American security. We draw from the ana-
lysis of this part of the situation the conclusion that the foreign
policy of the United States should be directed, through unlimited
aid to Britain, towards an aversion of this disaster The orga-
nization of our national production power on a war basis for aid
to Britain, and the declaration that we are the "arsenal of demo-
cracy" puts us in the class of an active belligerent--irrespective
of the niceties of international law which do not fit the structure
of modern warfare, The question of war or peace is superseded by
the question of the conduct of the war.
Louisiana Polytechnic Institute
Ruston, La.
The United States probably will not commit an overt act
against Germany as long as there appears to be an even chance of
Britain's winning the war with such aid as the "Lend-Lease" mea-
sure makes available. Meanwhile our national defense program
should be pressed vigorously and the United States should con-
tinue to exert a restraining influence upon Japan in the Far
East
There should be no contemplation of reversing this policy;
rather means of strengthening it should be sought.
University of Louisville
Louisville, Ky.
One decision has been made--aid to Britain and China. The
passage of the Lease-Lend Bill determines the main lines of our
foreign policy, at least until the end of the war and probably
for the next decade
First, it shows our interest in our own
self-defense through aid to others, fighting powers that also
menace us; second, it demonstrates our sympathy with victims
of totalitarian aggression; finally, it hints of a realization
of a world interdependence.
Louisiana State University
University, La.
The policies which derive from these basic tenets and faiths,
we now observe to be increasing in scope and intensity. We
are committed to aid to Britain and to stop totalitarian ag-
gression. We are so committed to that policy that our path
for years to come is marked out for us now
A British defeat
will cause us to cease to fight as an ally, and probably force
us to fight with all our military and economic and political
might.
Tulane University
New Orleans, La.
One of the immediate problems of American foreign policy is
to eliminate the Nazi threat of world domination. This end
can now be best achieved by continuing the present policy of
sending all aid to Britain that is necessary to insure a German
defeat, and even to go to war if necessary.
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, Tenn.
The basic principles to be suggested are offered on the assump-
tion of a victory over the totalitarian forces in the world,
with the United States providing such assistance as may be
necessary to accomplish that end,
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University of Kentucky
Lexington, Ky.
Action short of war may be effective, but it also may hot. The
maintenance of the balance of power and the prevention of the
ascendancy of military dictatorships is a function that cannot
be performed by one power alone in the future. The United
States may by making sufficient contributions short of war
keep out of this present war, but it must certainly prepare
itself for another war unless it is ready to assist actively
in the organizing of an orderly world.
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, Ark.
During the present war our attitude toward Europe should be a
continuation of the present policy with certain modifications.
We feel that our policy toward England during the war should be
one of unlimited aid with the positive exception of man power.
If necessary, we feel that a large part of our navy manned by
English sailors should be used to convoy merchant ships to the
island.
Southwestern College
Memphis, Tenn.
We should use our financial, industrial and, as expedient, our
naval, air, and military power to aid the democratic world to
suppress Nazidom and to halt aggression in Asia.
REGION V
Purdue University
Lafayette, Ind.
Britain's victory will surely mean our victory; so should we
not merely continue financial aid to Britain and let her do
actual combat to victory or to near defeat whereupon it will
be our cue to protect our investment and come to her aid with
fighting men?
University of Akron
Akron, Ohio
"Victory or nothing" is the cry of Churchill and Roosevelt,
and in our opinion it will be victory, because before the
curtain falls, the total might of both the British Empire
and the United States will have been thrown against the foe.
Butler University
Indianapolis, Ind.
For the duration of the war America should aid England with all
facilities at her disposal. Aid to England should be of three principal
kinds: economic, diplomatic, and military.
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Marygrove College
Detroit, Mich.
Isolation and neutrality have not benefited the United States;
they have not helped the world. It is imperative that we reject
them in our planning for the future as policies destructive of,
and incompatible with our peace and security. The United States
has a part to play in world affairs. She must shoulder her res-
pansibility in a generous, cooperative spirit. The world crisis
deepens. It is not yet too late, but we have little time to lose.
Miami University
Oxford, Ohio
Shirking our responsibility in the family of nations would defeat
the very principles we seek to preserve. We are already in the
war whether we are willing to admit it even to ourselves or not.
Formal declaration is merely paying lip service to an outmoded
custom.
Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, Ohio
As events are moving in March, 1941, it appears hardly probable
that the United States can adopt any policy other than that of
complete intervention. The prospect of victory for Hitler has
no appeal for the majority of our citizens.
Western Reserve University
Cleveland, Ohio
Believing the United States will sooner or later be forced to
fight alone or submit to the Totalitarian Powers, if England
falls, we have committed ourselves to the type of all-out aid to
the British exemplified by the Lend-Lease Bill. Clearly German
victory gives no hope for lasting peace; the Nazi master-slave
ideology affords no solution to the world's ills. Thus the sole
hope for a well-considered, lasting peace lies in an English
victory, the probable result of the war.
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Mich.
Since the defeat of the Axis powers is a prerequisite to the full
realization of these objectives, material aid to Britain is clearly
desirable, But before the further step of military participation
is taken consideration must be given both to the possibilities
of realizing peace terms essential to international organization
and to the willingness of the United States to make the necessary
sacrifice.
Western College
Oxford, Ohio
We in America, therefore, should give a democratic Europe our
moral and material support; we should give it financial aid and
trade concessions; we should participate with it in democratic
economic planning; and finally, we should cooperate politically
with it for the maintenance of the "new order".
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Depauw University
Greencastle, Ind.
American interests can be best served by open and bold participa-
tion in world politics; the immediate objective of such parti-
cipation shall be the defeat of the Axis through the supply of war
materials to the Allies, and if the objective cannot be achieved
by these means it is a logical imperative that the armed forces
of the United States shall be used. Open enmity toward the Axis
has been formally proclaimed, and the risk of war has been accepted.
Kent State University
Kent, Ohio
The loan of our destroyers to Britain, combined with the attitude
of the American people, and various other measures that have been
taken since the lend-lease bill has been passed place us at war
with Germany whether we have technically declared war or not
We are in a war, we are growing closer to the English and their
allies, we are growing much closer to South America, and we are
growing away from the axis powers and their allies.
Wabash College
Crawfordsville, Ind.
We are at war. We are pledged to a total effort If, and we
say when, Anglo-America wins this war it will be after a long
and hard fight in which our combined production will forge ahead
of Nazi industry.
University of Detroit
Detroit, Mich.
To furnish aid to the democracies of the world against Totali-
tarian aggression, then, is the policy of the United States;
traditional isolationism has been shelved in favor of interna-
tionalism
The United States of America is today waging an un-
declared war against the Totalitarian nations,
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, Ohio
In conclusion, the extension of the principles for which Ameri-
cans stand involves an abandonment of isolation.
Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio
When the day arrives, American military support will be more than
appreciated; it may be essential. If there is any possibility of
landing a huge expeditionary force on the continent, public opinion
will switch toward a recognition of its necessity. And America,
aggravated by axis animosity, in particular to the convoy system
and the repair of British ships in our harbors, as well as axis
defiances, will be psychologically ready.
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REGION VI
Carleton College
Northfield, Minn.
America is the fountain of supply from which the rest of the
world will be compelled to draw. It must recognize its posi-
tion as a great power, probably the strongest in the world, and
discard outmoded ideas of self-sufficiency and isolationism.
Loyola University
Chicago, Illinois
Our policy, in order to preserve Western civilization, ought
to follow strict isolationism until the European war is over, and
the, assuming that there is a stalemate or a Pyrrhic British
victory, take the lead in constructing a living and permanent
peace throughout the world.
Augustana College
Rock Island, Ill.
There is only one stand for the immediate future. The Axis must
be defeated--if necessary, by our participation in the present
war.
Lawrence College
Appleton, Wisconsin
If the war in Europe develops into a stalemate, American men as
well as materials will be needed to defeat German armies on the
European mainland,
We are committed to the defeat of Hitler
because we believe that the application of Hitlerian principles
over more and more of the earth's surface would bring economic
disadvantage, a debased political life, and a lowered self-res-
pect to millions of Americans both presently and in the future.
Coe College
Cedar Rapids, Ia.
It is our belief that, in relation to Europe, we should adopt a
foreign policy with three cardinal points as follows: 1) Moder-
ate isolationism; 2) cooperation with democratic states; 3) low-
ering of economic barriers.
Washington University
St. Louis, Mo.
The basic problem in the foreign policy of the United States in
the next decade lies not in the direction of futile efforts to
resist European and Asiatic pressures, but rather in the direc-
tion of selecting desirable means and methods for American par-
ticipation in world organization
The preseryation, extension,
and development of democracy we have laid down as the fundamental
objective of American foreign policy.
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University of Wisconsin
Madison, Wis.
It is doubtful whether, if Britain faces defeat, we will permit our
aid to remain "short of war" The United States has long tried
to play the game of power with objectives mainly at home, Should
she now try forthrightly to carry the common man's democracy, and
peace, throughout the world? We think that the American people
can give only one answer to this question.
University of Kansas City
Kansas City, Mo.
It would mean that our policy would be directed toward friend-
ship of all nations, hatred toward none, that we would be ready
to defend ourselves at any time but that we would refrain from
incurring the enmity of any nations. Such a foreign policy if
consistently followed would encourage instead of hindering the
coming of peace to other nations of the world.
University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.
In short, the writers believe that further aid to Great Britain
will only prolong the war and cause more bloodshed. It would
deplete our own natural resources for which, on the basis of past
performance, we shall never be repaid, and will slow up our own
program of national defense. Inspired by a love of our democratic
way of life, and with a view toward a goal, not of isolationism
but of an economic cooperative world order, the writers have pre-
sented their analyses and suggestions
University of Chicago
Chicago, Ill.
Hopes for a stable and peaceful world community will have to
be placed in abeyance unless the British win. Should the foes
of aggression triumph, America will be under an obligation , as
a result of her positive declarations and of physical and material
conditions, to join with Britain and other democracies in the es-
tablishment of a new "world order" based on principles of law and
morality. America should be prepared to lead the way toward the
ideal of peace which mankind had long been seeking.
Northwestern University
Evanston, Ill.
It is our belief that the following should be the course of
the United States during the next decade: we should assume an
interest in seeing that Europe's house is kept in order, what-
ever the outcome of this present war.
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minn.
Even from an isolationist point of view, therefore, we should co-
ordinate our immediate policy with Great Britain's, strengthening
her while we complete our own defenses.
Bradley Polytechnic Institute
Peoria, Ill.
Aid to the beseiged democracies of Europe may provide the key
to American foreign policy in the decade to come. To the old
values we may be adding a new one--to the moral leadership of
freedom-loving peoples everywhere we may now be about to add an
actual command in the field.
Marquette University
Milwaukee, Wis.
For the present, therefore, the United States must continue to
extend all possible aid to beleaguered Britain, since this re-
presents the safest course for both the United States and the
republics of Latin America.
Wheaton College
Wheaton, Ill.
It is our opinion that Great Britain, with the assistance of
the United States, will triumph over the Axis powers.
University of Missouri
Columbia, Mo.
If the Axis is successful in its submarine and air campaign
on the Atlantic Ocean so that British communications are en-
dangered the United States must help to meet the menace.
REGION VII
University of Tulsa
Tulsa, Okla.
More and more it is becoming evident that the destiny of the
United States lies north and south and that the foreign policy
which dominates all national action in the future must empha-
size relations with the countries of this hemisphere.
Rice Institute
Houston, Texas
We have committed ourselves so fully to this contest, that it
is a matter of present rather than future policy. If we should
fail to check totalitarianism, we would be in no position to
enunciate a future policy, for our actions would necessarily be
forced responses to the moves of the totalitarians, who under-
stand well how to utilize the initiative.
Texas A. and M. College
College Station, Tex.
It would seem that since a fight against the Axis appears inevi-
table
the American nation had as well enter the war at the earl-
iest moment it can be done most effectively and fight by the side
of the English rather than fight alone in the case of Nazi victory.
America must continue to give Britain all possible aid even to
the extent of armed intervention in her behalf if necessary
The
occasion requiring it, the United States should send her armed forces
and "burn powder" with her fellow democracies in defense of those
ideals which constitute the very foundations of this republic.
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University of Oklahoma
Norman, Okla.
A time may come when it will be necessary to use the United
States navy to convoy materiel shipped to England, Should
German submarine and air attacks become so effective as to make
doubtful the success of our British aid program we must face the
problem realistically. There will be strenuous objection to
such use of our navy but there is no other consistent course. Too
much às at stake to allow the British aid program to fail if such
failure can be prevented, That such action might lead to involve-
ment in war is obvious, but that risk must be taken.
University of Arizona
Tuscon, Ariz.
Britain should not go down; not for her sake, but for our sake
So we should leave no efforts undone to give Britain all the help
at our disposal, if for no other reason than our own ultimate pro-
tection. This would be helping Britain fight her war, which some
day might become ours, if Britain should fail to win.
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, N. M.
We should extend all aid, military, moral, and economic, to the
limit of our own security to those beleaguered countries who are
resisting Fascist aggression.
Oklahoma College for Women
Chickasha, Okla.
From the point of view of present and future needs any foreign
policy of the United States should support international demo-
cracy.
Baylor University
Waco, Texas
In summary, our foreign policy toward Europe for the next decade,
insofar as we can evolve a policy at all, is to be unlimited aid
to Britain assuring an Axis defeat, and assumption of leadership
in the post-war reconstruction with the aim of securing personal
rights, democratic governments, relatively permanent peace, and
economic security for the inhabitants of all European countries.
Texas Technological College
Lubbock, Texas
America dubs England "the rim of our freedom" and "the first line
of our defense". Defense to the utmost must be provided--regard-
less of cost or complications.
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REGION VIII
University of Wichita
Wichita, Kansas
Until Hitler is defeated our national interests dictate that
we follow this foreign policy: giving aid to all countries resist-
ing the Axis powers; and furthering the prestige of democracy in
neutral areas, and in subjugated democracies in every part of the
world.
Kansas State College of Agriculture and Applied Science Manhattan, Kans.
We have pledged ourselves, whether we willed it at first or not,
to do our utmost to secure the defeat of the totalitarian regimes
which today threaten the continued existence of democracy; We have
pledged ourselves to be the willing champion of free democracies
"anywhere in the world." This, as isolationist senators carefully
point out, is a large order. It is the kind of order which re-
sulted in the confusion and disillusionment of 1917-1920. It is
the kind of order which today can produce a similar confusion, can
to morrow produce a like disillusionment--unless the United States
protects itself by fostering an international union of democracies.
Yankton College
Yankton, S. D.
In conclusion it is our firm conviction that the United States,
upon the analysis of the military, economic, and political fac-
tors in our foreign policy, must work for national security
through cooperation. In the light of a British victory a com-
plete willingness to aid the establishment and maintain peace
in the entire world must be the basic American effort.
University of Nebraska
Lincoln, Neb.
A key principle of American foreign policy during the next de-
cade must be cooperation in international affairs; we must co-
operate politically and economically. Traditionally we have
pursued a policy of isolation in international affairs.
University of Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas
Our aid should be limited by only three things: 1) we must re-
serve an absolute minimum of these sinews of war to use in build-
ing up our own defense forces. 2) We shall send no men for actual
combat work on European soil, 3) We shall maintain our fleet as
an independent unit even though it might be used for convoy pur-
poses,
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Washburn College
Topeka, Kansas
Unequivocally we have taken our stand and chosen our side, We
have identified our security with'the success Great Britain has
in prosecuting this war. We are to be the "arsenal of democracy"
in a war whose outcome will be determined, in large, by the produc-
tive capacities of the respective belligerents.
Our aim is now
victory-without victory we cannot hope to establish the interna-
tional order which can give us any measure of security.
University of South Dakota
Vermillioh, S. D.
The United States must oppose the spread of force even if force
must be employed to oppose it, Since the United States cannot
evade the world environment of which it is a part, the first
objective is the defeat of Hitler.
Montana State University
Missoula, Montana
(The United States) has decided that even active participation in
war can be no more painful than the necessity for economic read-
justment which must surely follow the downfall of the British
Empire. If that policy requires armed conflict, the use of air
and naval units, and the sending of an expeditionary force, there
will be no hesitation in throwing (United States) military might
into the balance.
North Dakota Agricultural College
Fargo, N. D.
Isolation is gone, and in its place we have the feeling that
Britain must win the war!
To attain peace for all time we
offer the following plan for America to follow: 1) cooperate
entirely, at any cost, with Britain to ensure British victory
and the restoration of France and the other conquered countries
as independent nations.
University of Idaho
Moscow, Idaho
The United States is committed, probably wisely, to help Bri-
tain win-to be the "arsenal of democracy". If the military
experts decide supplies are not enough, America will send what-
ever else is necessary.
Jamestown College
Jamestown, N. D.
The United States should seek to cooperate with the countries
of Europe to the end that a stable European order may be estab-
lished.
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REGION IX
Oregon State College
Corvallis, Oregon
Great Britain needs our moral support as well as our material
aid. We can give her all we have
aggressiveness on our part
to the point necessary for assured continuance of our position
as the "mightiest nation on earth" is mandatory.
Pomona College
Claremont, Cal.
The current status of American policy in Europe has been dedi-
cated to the defeat of Germany through elaborate cooperation
with the Allies at strategic points
In any case, we would
urge that the concern of American foreign policy, beyond its
strictly military stragegy, would be with working out the de-
tails of a union among the English speaking peoples.
University of Oregon
Eugene, Oregon
If a new and satisfactory peace is to come, the United States
must be prepared to reconcile its present unneutral action with
proposals for another international organization
For all prac-
tical purposes, participation in the present conflict appears to
be only a matter of degree.
University of Washington
Seattle, Wash.
To briefly summarize the advantages of a limited aid policy:
it would be a practical program based on the present American
political situation; it would not base American security on the
ability of England and America to conquer and demilitarize and
neutralize Europe; it would give us time to build a military
defense system in the Western Hemisphere; and it would give us
time to develop the strategic resources in the backward regions
of Latin America so that we might be immune to attempts by the
Axis to cripple us by cutting us off from European and Asiatic
supplies of raw materials in which we now have shortages.
State College of Washington
Pullman, Wash.
It is our first line of duty to see that Britain wins the war.
We may be forced to take up arms; we may be forced to "invest"
certain of our liberties during the course of a vast war effort.
We hope that this will not be necessary, but the immediate issue
is the defense of our democratic ideals rather than their appli-
cation to a future world order, since the aim of Nagism is to crush
Christian democratic civilization.
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Reed College
Portland, Ore,
Our course seems clear as long as the war continues. We shall
become even more involved in it as our efforts to aid Britain
increase, even to the point at which we may find ourselves an
active rather than a "neutral" belligerent.
State University of Nevada
Reno, Nevada
That she( the United States) will undertake to bring about the
defeat of the countries now bound together in the Tri-party
treaty seems clear. but, coming as it does, when the Axis
powers are drunk with victory, that bill (Lease Lend Bill)
alone does not and can not insure a democratic victory. Fur-
ther measures seem necessary, and just what the nature of those
measures is to be is the primary problem confronting US.
Linfield College
McMinnville, Ore.
There is no such thing as isolation in such a world.
The
policy of the United States toward European countries must
be determined by the desire for national security first.
Incidental aid to needy European countries will enhance the
validity of our policy but will not determine it.
Stanford University
Stanford U., Cal.
Both the fallacy and folly of narrow isolationism have now
been abundantly demonstrated, On the basis of self-interest
alone it would be the part of wisdom to pursue a policy designed
to bring peace and stability to all nations of the world.
University of California
Berkeley, Cal.
If convoying of goods to Britain becomes necessary, we should
not hesitate to employ our merchant marine and navy for that
purpose. If the chance is held to be good that we can main-
tain Britain in her last extremity by undertaking full belli-
gerency, we cannot shrink from the logical progression of our
settled policy.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
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RESIDENT
ADMIRAL ERNEST J. KING, U.S. Navy
P.P.7.
CRETARY AND TREASURER
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June 5, 1942
REAR ADMIRAL C. R. TRAIN U.S. Navy (Retired)
MEMORANDUM FOR ROBERTA:
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May 29, 1942
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Richard K. Mellon, Pittsburgh
Philip Murray, Washington
The White House.
Irving S. Olds, New York
Frank L. Polk, New York
Frank C. Rand, Jr., Santa Fe
Gordon S. Rentschler, New York
Reese Taylor, Los Angeles
Richard M. Tobin, San Francisco
Garner H. Tullis, New Orleans
Robert A. Uihlein, Milwaukee
Harold S. Vanderbilt, New York
Guy W. Vaughan, New York
Thomas J. Watson, New York
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George Whitney, New York
(Committee in process of formation)
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HONORARY PRESIDENT FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT
HONORARY VICE-PRESIDENTS
FRANK KNOX Secretary of the Navy
JAMES V. FORRESTAL Under Secretary of the Navy
NAVY RELIEF SOCIETY
PRESIDENT
ADMIRAL ERNEST J. KING, U.S. Navy
RALPH A. BARD Assistant Secretary of the Navy
SECRETARY AND TREASURER
ARTEMUS L. GATES Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Air
REAR ADMIRAL C. R. TRAIN U.S. Navy (Retired)
NATIONAL CITIZENS COMMITTEE
730 Fifth Avenue, New York COlumbus 5-0500
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Bobeita
Clarence Dillon, Chairman
Curtis E. Calder, Vice-Chairman
J. Russell Forgan, Vice-Chairman
Ernest B. Tracy, Vice-Chairman
May 29, 1942
William S. Gray, Jr., Treasurer
Stanton Griffis, Chairman
Special Events Committee
Charles Francis Adams, Boston
M.H.M.
Winthrop W. Aldrich, New York
Bruce Barton, New York
Bernard M. Baruch, New York
Leigh M. Battson, Los Angeles
Charles Belknap, St. Louis
My dear Mr. President:
Walter R. Bimson, Phoenix
Howard Bruce, Baltimore
I shall be in Washington on Tuesday
John Stewart Bryan, Williamsburg
Sheldon Clark, Chicago
William L. Clayton, Houston
and Wednesday and hope very much that you may be
Gardner Cowles, Jr., Des Moines
Thomas E. Dewey, New York
able to see me for a few moments in order that I
Hon. Charles Edison, Trenton
W. S. Farish, New York
James A. Farley, New York
might tell you something of our work for the Navy
Homer L. Ferguson, Newport News
Harvey S. Firestone, Jr., Akron
Relief Society. I believe you will be interested.
George A. Garrett, Washington
Thomas S. Gates, Philadelphia
Very sincerely yours,
William Green, Washington
Charles R. Hook, Middletown
Preston Hotchkis, Los Angeles
David S. Ingalls, Cleveland
Frank A. Kemp, Denver
Thomas W. Lamont, New York
Clarmec Dillon
Clarmec
Mills B. Lane, Jr., Atlanta
Charles S. McCain, New York
Richard K. Mellon, Pittsburgh
The President,
Philip Murray, Washington
The White House.
Irving S. Olds, New York
Frank L. Polk, New York
Frank C. Rand, Jr., Santa Fe
Gordon S. Rentschler, New York
Reese Taylor, Los Angeles
Richard M. Tobin, San Francisco
Garner H. Tullis, New Orleans
Robert A. Uihlein, Milwaukee
Harold S. Vanderbilt, New York
Guy W. Vaughan, New York
Thomas J. Watson, New York
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George Whitney, New York
(Committee in process of formation)
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Dillon Claunce brings him is to
hington occusionally, Hopes sometime when
he is here he can run in for few minutes and
tell the President the work of this organ-
it the Presi-
April 21, 1942
My dear Mr. Dillon:
The President has asked me to
drop you a line and thank you for your
note of April seventeenth. He hopes you
will let us know the next time you are in
the city and, if it is at all possible, I
shall set aside 8 few minutes for you to
run in and see the President. He will be
most interested, of course, to hear of
the work of your society.
The President sends you his best
wishes, in which I join.
Sincerely yours,
EDWIN M. WATSON
Secretary to the President
Honorable Clarence Dillon
28 Nessau Street
New York, New York
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Clarence Dillon writes that the work he is
doing for Navy Relief Society brings him to
Washington occasionally. Hopes sometime when
he is here he can run in for few minutes and
tell the President about the work of this organ-
ization. He thinks it will interest the Presi-
dent.
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The work I am doing for the Navy Relief
Society takes me to Washington every once in a
while. Appreciating the terrific demands on your
time, I have not tried to see you but if you
would be interested in hearing what we are doing
I should be delighted at the opportunity to tell
you.
Very sincerely yours,
Clarence Dillon
The President,
Washington, D. C.
at
Sept. 29, 1936
JAMES ROOSEVELT,
New York, N.Y.
Aug. 31, 1936.
Wire to Miss LeHand, asking if she will let him know if the
President saw Clarence Dillon and impression of Conversation.
See P.P.F.3
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UOSEVELT, Mr. James
Boston, Mass.
10-8-36 (telegram)
Inquired if the President mailed letter to (Clarence) Dillon, and if so, when.
--- By wire of Oct. 8, Mrs. Larrabee quoted Mr. Roosevelt's wire to Miss Le Hand and
advised her that there has been no recent letter to him.
SEE P.P.F. 3
DILLON, Clarence
28 Nassau St.,
Sept. 29, 1936
New York, N.Y.
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Re: Commends the President on the
recent "gentlemen's agreement"
between the United States,
Great Britain, and France.
STATE
act
September 26, 1939.
The following sent telegrams to the President commending him on his message
to Congress on Sept. 21, 1939. - The President acknowledged these on Sept. 25th.
HOEY, Governor Clyde R.
McADOO, Hon. William G:
Raleigh, N.C.
South San Francisco, Calif.
9-21-39
9-21-39
BAILEY, Governor Carl E.
READY, Right Reverend Michael J.
Little Rock, Ark.
Washington, D.C.
9-22-39
9-21-39
baxter, Hon: Percival P.
LEHMAN, Governor Herbert H.
Portland, Maine
Albany, N.Y.
9-21-39
9-21-39
SELZNICK, David 0.
EDGE, Hon. Walter E.
Selznick International Studios,
Ventnor, N.J.
Los Angeles, Calif.
9-21-39
9-21-39
AUCHINCLOSS, Reginald
EDMONSON, Mrs. Frances H.
Tuxedo Park, N.Y.
San Antonio, Tex.
9-22-39
9-21-39
McDONALD, Hon. Stewart
GRAHAM, Dr. Frank P.
Washington, D.C.
President,
University of N.C.,
P.P.T.
9-21-39
Chapel Hill, N.C.
MAYBANK, Governor Burnet R.
9-21-39
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Columbia, S.C.
9-21-39
LINDSEY, Hon. Ben B.
Los Angeles, Calif.
WHITE, Governor Hugh
9-22-39
Jackson, Miss.
9-22-39
ELLIS, Representative Clyde T.
Washington, D.C.
MAHONEY, Hon. Willis
9-21-39
Klamath Falls, Oreg.
9-22-39
WINSTON, Mr. and Mrs. Owen
Bernardsville, N.J.
DILLON, Clarence
9-21-39
New York, N.Y.
9-21-39
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SEE - P.P.F. 200-Message to Congress 9-21-39 "Initial of Writer"
P.P.E.
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April 13, 1940.
Dear Clarence:
That is & mighty nice letter of yours and I
am more grateful than I can tell you, not only for
your very attractive suggestion but especially for
the thought that lies behind it. As a matter of
fact, I do need for my own room in the new Library,
8. good sized desk of mahogany finish, because though
I have a very comfortable desk chair here, the desks
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in the study and in the executive office both belong
to the government.
When I get back to Hyde Park, I expect to use
this room in the new library for most of my work
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and play and it will be grand to think that the desk
has come from you. I will begin looking for one,
at once, for it is not an easy matter to find a
desk that looks well and, at the same time, has
lots of space in it for the numerous papers and
other things which I seem to have to live with.
I will tell Frank Walker that it is to come
out of your very generous gift to the fund.
Incidentally, I hope you will run down here
early in May when I get back from a week at Warm
Springs. I find it very difficult to evaluate the
economic picture because none of the experts agree.
Always sincerely,
FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT
Clarence Dillon, Esq., #
124 East 80th Street,
New York, N. Y.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
1, 1940
April 13, 1940.
MEMORANDUM FOR
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I enclose copy of an awfully
nice letter to me from Clarence Dillon
souvenir of
and copy of my reply.
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CLARENCE DILLON
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
1, 1940
Dear Franklin April
13, 1940.
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CLARENCE DILLON
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124, EAST 80TH STREET.
4, 1940
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CLARENCE DILLON
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Dear Franklin:
Now that the library at Hyde Park is nearing completion
I want to give you something for your room there as a souvenir of
my admiration and affection. At first I thought of sending you an
American sofa that I have -- a copy of which you have in the White
House. Then I thought of sending you Stern's picture "The adoption
of the Constitution" which I loaned to the exhibition in Washington
in '37 and for which you made the commemoration stamp. But finally
I didn't like either idea since all the things in the library have
been collected by you I do not want to intrude with a selection
of my own.
So I wish you would select something yourself -- a desk,
a table, a clock, books or whatever you like.
I have sent my check to the Library Association with the
request that it be "used for furnishings as the President may direct".
I hope you wont find this too much of a chore. It will give me great
pleasure.
With every good wishes and more strength to your arm.
As ever,
CLARENCE DILLON
COPY
July 29, 1941.
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT:
DOUGLAS DILLON
You sent me a memorandum with the name
"Douglas Dillon" who is the son of Clarence
Dillon, telling me to speak to Colonel
Donovan about Donovan's using him. Young
Dillon has been helping Jim Forrestal and
recently received a reserve commission in
the Navy.
Colonel Donovan said that Dillon is
just the sort of man he wants and that he
will get him right away.
JAMES ROWE, JR.
SEE 4528--for first copy
(Official File)
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON, D. C.
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(written in long hand)
March 4, 1942
(typewritten) There is nothing finer than
to build up this fund for the Navy Relief Society.
I urge you to do your utmost and do it now.
(signed) Franklin D. Roosevelt
- - -
The President handed the above message to Clarence
Dillon, Chairman of the National Committee of New York,
when he was at the White House.
AW
Garrett is sending me a photostat.
ORIGINAL COPY FILED PPF 5832