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IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FEBRUARY 7, 1952
Russia
The President has sent the following letter to Admiral
Alan G. Kirk, accepting his resignation as American Ambassador to
the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics:
My dear Admiral Kirk:
I reluctantly accede to your wish to be relieved
of your assignment as American Ambassador to the Union of
Soviet Socialist Republics, effective at the close of business
February 6, 1952.
In accepting your resignation, I wish to express
my satisfaction and appreciation of your services at Moscow
during the past two and one-half years. Your outstanding
performance of duty in the difficult mission in which you
have been engaged is truly representative of other important
assignments which you have undertaken during your long career
in the service of our Government.
You are also to be congratulated upon your splendid
record in Belgium and Luxembourg, to which countries you were
accredited as United States Chief of Mission from 1946 to 1949.
As you return to private life, you carry with you
my best wishes for happiness and success in all your future
endeavors.
Very sincerely yours,
TRUNAN
'NATIONAL
ARCHIVES AND
(
HARRY S. TRUMAN
is
Following is the text of Ambassador Kirk's letter to the
President:
Dear Mr. President:
I herewith submit to you my resignation as your
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Government
of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, to become effective
February 6, 1952.
Over two and one-half years have passed since you
appointed me to Moscow, and I feel after that length of time
a change is indicated. Nevertheless, the experience has been
most instructive and informative, and I am happy to have been
of service to you in the capacity of your Ambassador.
With my grateful thanks for your trust and confidence,
and with best wishes for you and your family, I am
Very respectfully,
ALAN G. KIRK