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TOP SEGRET NLT-272 DECLASSIFIED by authority of 3669 1915 TOP SECRET Vel.III P.773 3. OP PRIORITY 29 APRIL 1945 Dateo 1773 - is AND FROM: OPNAV TO : ALUSNA, LONDON 2917092 NCR RODENT LL NUMBER 16, PERSONAL AND TOP SECRET, FROM THE PRESIDENT FOR THE PRIME MINISTER. Referring to Field Marshal Alexander's N.A.F. 934, I suggest that announcement of the local surrender of German Armies in Italy to combined Anglo-American forces be announced by Alexander at a time that is in his opinion suitable and correct, and that the first announcement be not made elsewhere. PARA X If you agree, please give the necessary instructions Alexander. SIGNED MOROGE to MANAGAMA TRUMAN X NN Released from the White House Map Room at 291709Z April 1945: q.H.Sraham F. H. GRAHAM, ARIVIA Captain, AGD. the TOR SECULT econct - 1 -