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P.P.F.
December 3, 1943.
8587
Dear Marshal Stalin,
The weather conditions were
ideal for crossing the mountains the day of our
departure from Teheran so that we had an easy and
comfortable flight to Cairo. I hasten to send you
my personal thanks for your thoughtfulness and
hospitality in providing living quarters for me
in your Embassy at Teheran. I was not only extremely
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comfortable there but I an very conscious of how much
more we were able to accomplish in a brief period of
time because we were such close neighbors throughout
our stay.
I view those momentous days of
our meeting with the greatest satisfaction as being
an important milestone in the progress of human
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affairs. I thank you and the members of your staff
and household for the many kindnesses to me and to
Conference
the members of my staff.
I an just starting home and will
visit my troops in Italy on the way.
Cordially yours,
FDR
Marshal Joseph V. Stalin, #
Premier of the U.S.S.R.,
Moscow, Russia.
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3903 him my nall of this telegram sent to mm Halle por
Gansmession 12/20/48
P.P.F. E.
8587
CLEAR
THE WHITE HOUSE
To Be Sent: December 21, 1944
HIS EXCELLENCY
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J. V. STALIN,
PRIME MINISTER OF THE UNION OF
SOVIET SOCIALIST REPUBLICS,
MOSCOW.
It gives me great pleasure on this anniversary
of Your Excellency's birth to extend to you my sincere
congratulations and best wishes.
FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT
"FDR"
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PR:RDM:EFC
12/21/44
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36 MOSCOW 30 ETAT
26/0350
FRANKLIN D ROOSEVELT,
PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON, D.C.
I BEG YOU TO ACCEPT MY GRATITUDE FOR CONGRATULATIONS
AND WISHES ADDRESSED TO ME ON THE OCCASION OF MY
BIRTHDAY
I STALIN
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PW1 VIA PREWI
36 MOSCOW 30 ETAT 26/0350
FRANKLIN D ROOSEVELT,
PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON, D.C.
I BEG YOU TO ACCEPT MY GRATITUDE FOR CONGRATULATIONS
AND WISHES ADDRESSED TO ME ON THE OCCASION OF MY
BIRTHDAY
I STALIN
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
CENTRAL TRANSLATING RECEIVED DIVISION.
December RECEI
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DEC 27 1944 11:18
DEC 2.6 1944
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to WH 12.27
DEPARTMENT 08 STATE
Respectfully referred to the
Department of State for immediate
translation.
mchatta
M.C. LATTA
Executive Clerk
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36 MOS COW 30 ETAT (SUDJ CORRN) 26/0350
OF
FRANKLIN D ROOSEVELT, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF
WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTONDC
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POJELANIIA NAPRAVLENNYE MNE PO SLUCHAIU DNIA MOEGO ROJDENIIA
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MESSAGE
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December 26, 1944
Respectfully referred to the
Department of State for immediate
translation.
M. C. LATTA
Executive Clerk
hms
Message from "I." Stalin, Moscow, to the President, received 12/25/44,
in Russian.
ADDRESS OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS TO
THE SECRETARY OF STATE
WASHINGTON, D.C.
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
washington
January 2, 1944
MEMORANDUM FOR MR. LATTA:
There is attached hereto, for your files, a copy
of a birthday message from the President to J. V. Stalin,
Prime Minister of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.
George T. Summerlin
Chief of Protocol
Enclosure:
Message to Prime Minister
of the Union of Soviet
Socialist Republics,
December 21, 1944.
FOR VICTORY
BUY
UNITED
STATES
SAVINGS
BONDS
AND
STAMPS
January 2, 1944
MEMORANDUM FOR MR. LATTA:
There is attached hereto, for your files, a copy
of a birthday message from the President to J. V. Stalin,
Prime Minister of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.
George T. Summerlin
Chief of Protocol
Enclosure:
Message to Prime Minister
of the Union of Soviet
Socialist Republics,
December 21, 1944.
COPY:PR:EFC
THE WHITE HOUSE
December 21, 1944
HIS EXCELLENCY
J. V. STALIN,
PRIME MINISTER OF THE UNION OF
SOVIET SOCIALIST REPUBLICS,
MOSCOW.
It gives me great pleasure on this anniversary
of Your Excellency's birth to extend to you my sincere
congratulations and best wishes.
FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT
PR:RDM:EFC
12/21/44
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MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT:
FROM: H. MORGENTHAU, JR., Sec'y of the Treasury,
P.P.7.
March 22, 1944.
8587
Says President may be interested to know that the Russian repre-
sentatives to the Monetary Committee have seen the United States, Army version
of the film "Battle for Russia" and were very much impressed with it.
Nikolai Chechulin, Head of the Russian Mission said that he thought it would be
a very good idea to exhibit the film in Moscow and President might wish to con-
sider sending a copy of the film to Premier Stalin. (Penciled Notation: S.T.E.
To check & see if it has been sent. If not, perhaps you could arrange to get a
copy & send it"). Under date of 3/23/44, Mr. Early sent memo for Hon.
Elmer Davis, Director, Office of War Information, saying that some time ago,
Marshal Stalin sent the President a film "The Rainbow"; the President, therefore,
would like to have a print of the United States Army version of the film "Battle
for Russia" sent to Stalin via our Ambassador in Moscow, The Honorable Averell
Harriman. Mr. Early wishes Hon. Davis to have this done and asks him to be
good enough to advise Harriman that the film is being sent to him for presentation
to Marshal Stalin for the President. Nikolai Chechulin, Head of the
Russian Monetary Committee now in the U.S., has seen this film and the President
got the idea of sending it to Stalin as a result of the suggestion made by
Chechulin. -
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P.P.F.
May 1, 1944
8587
Respectfully referred to
the Department of State for
translation and preparation of
reply, or appropriate action by
the Department.
Attention: Mr. Summerlin.
M. C. LATTA
Executive Clerk
hms
Radiogram from J. Stalin, Moscow, 4/30/44, to the President.
This appears to be a message of sympathy in re death of
Secretary Knox.
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vah.
TO:
HIS EXCELLENCY
P.P.7.
JOSEPH V. STALIN,
SUPREME COMMANDER OF THE ARMED FORCES
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OF THE UNION OF SOVIET SOCIALIST REPUBLICS,
Moscow.
February 17, 1944
The President sent the following message: "On this twenty-sixth anniversary
of the Red Army I wish to convey to you as supreme commander my sincere congratulations
on the great and significant victories of the armed forces of the Soviet Union during
the past year. The magnificent achievements of the Red Army under your leadership
have been an inspiration to all. The heroic defense of Leningrad has been crowned
and rewarded by the recent crushing defeat of the enemy before its gates. Millions
of Soviet citizens have been freed from enslavement and oppression by the victorious
advance of the Red Army. These achievements together with the collaboration and
cooperation which was agreed upon at Moscow and Tehran assure our final victory over
the Nazi aggressors. Attached is a memo for Mr. Latta, 2/19/44, from "B. Halla",
Department of State, transmitting draft of above message for the President's signature.--
Pencil notation indicates that the original of above telegram was initialed by the
President and returned to Miss Halla, 2/19/44.
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meb
TO:
P.P.F.
STALIN, His Excellency Joseph V.,
Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces,
The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics,
Moseow.
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May 25, 1944.
The President wrote as follows: "I an sending to you two scrolls for
Stalingrad and Leningrad, which cities have won the wholehearted admiration of the
American people. The heroism of the citizens of these two cities and the soldiers
who so ably defended them has not only been an inspiration to the people of the United
States, but has served to bind oven more closely the friendusip of our two nations.
Stalingrad and Leningrad have become synonyms for the fortitude and endurance which
has enabled us to resist and will finally enable us to overcome the aggression of our
enemies. I hope that in presenting these scrolls to the two cities you will see fit
to convey to their citizens my own personal expressions of friendship and admiration
and my hope that our people will continue to develop that close understanding which
has marked our common effort."
SEE - 220
May 24, 1944, Major B. W. Davenport sent memo. to Mr. Hassett submitting
draft of above letter for the President's signature and photographs of
each scroll. States that he has told Miss Tully that in his opinion
publicity in connection with the above should be handled by Mr. Early's
Office. Experts on protocol in the Var Dept. seem to think that the pre-
sentation should be made through diplomatic channels. The Army is prepared
to carry out the actual physical delivery to Chungking and Moscow - asks
for advice on these matters.---May 29, 1944, Mr. Blake forwarded above memo.
to Mr. Hassett stating that the scrolls with the accompanying letters from
the Pres. are on their respective ways. He has notified the State Dept. to
have the respective Ambassadors let them know when the scrolls are actually
delivered to Messrs. Stalin and Chiang Kai Shek - they will then release the
President's letters and give the "boys" the pictures for reproduction.--
Attached is copy of press release, dated 6/27/44 re scrolls for the cities
of Leningrad and Stalingred presented DO Marshal Stalin by Ambassador
Harriman. Also attached are twopictures of scroll to Leningrad and two
pictures of scroll to Stalingrad.
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P.P.F.
BADOGLIO; Marshal
June 6, 1944.
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Adm. Wilson Brown transmitted the following to the President; "To the
President of the United States, Franklin Delano Roosevelt. "To you, Mr. President, to
the great and free North American people, and to your gallant troops, on the day when the
victorious troops pursuing the fleeing enemy, are restoring Rome to the new Italy, I send
my ardent wishes for the future as well as my gratitude. Today Rome, the first European
capital to be liberated from the German, once again occupies her place in the world of
justice and liberty. There can be no surer guarantee of renewed and lasting friendship
between the United States and Italy than the sacrifices of American soldiers for the
liberation of Rome." - -Memorandum for Secretary Early dated June 6, 1944, from Adm.
Wilson Brown stating that the President has authorized Mr. Early to have published the
following paraphrased message, dated June 5, 1944, from Premier Stalin to the Presi-
dent: "The news of the capture of Rome was received in the Soviet Union with great satis-
faction. I congratulate you upon this great victory of Allied Anglo-American troops."
The President also authorized Mr. Early to publish the above message dated June 6,
1944, from Marshal Badoglio. - -On June 7, 1944, the President telegraphed Marshal
Pietro Badoglio expressing his thanks for the message of June 6th. Further states that
the American people found it of good augury to that cause of world freedom and progress
for which they are fighting that the first capital of the European continent to emerge
from the black shadow of tyranny should be Rome, with all its universal significance.
Its liberation was a fitting prelude to that mighty invasion launched from the north.
See - 4675-P
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P.P.F
STALIN, Marshal
8587
June 30, 1944.
The President received the following message from Marshal Stalin:
"My warm congratulations go to you on the liberation of Cherbourg from the
German usurpers. The valiant American and British troops are greeted by me
on the occasion of their brillian success."
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P.P.F.
HARRIMAN, Home ", Averoll
American Hoseow.
Mar. 24, 1945.
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The President said, in part, "I do not know whether you know Douglas
Chandor, one of the best of our younger artists. He was born in England but is an
American citizen. I like his idea of painting three group portraits - one for Russia,
one for England end one for us - containing portraits of Stalin, Churchill and me. or
course, he wants at least to see the subjects but would take = very short time on any-
thing like sittings. If he were to come to Moscow, do you think you could get him in-to
see the Marshal? I am inclined to think that one sitting would be a plenty. Has -Attached
Henorandum for the President from Miss Tully dated Mar. 20, 1945, stating that Mrs.
Boottiger said that the President in talking with Mr. Chander told him ho-would write a
letter to Mr. Harriman telling Mr. Hurrison that Mr. Chander has a very good idea which
the President thinks is extremely interesting, as per above.
See - TFF 6127