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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 20, 1948
MEMORANDUM:
Secretary Lovett asked that you show this to the
President right away for clearance to send the
following message. It is to be sent as a regular
State Department message. If there are any further
questions on it, phone Humelsine. It is a message
to Rome in answer to an inquiry based on the theory
that having won the Italian elections the Communists
may start some aggressive rioting or some other
type of activity. Gasperi more or less indicated
that he would like to have our support when he has
to stand up against these fellows.
Message reads as follows: "You may say to Gasperi
we are reassured by Italian government's public
declarations that firm, unhesitating action will
be taken in event attempts to challenge the govern-
ment's authority prior to convocation parliament.
We are confident of Italian government's ability
to maintain law and order but would, of course,
support them in any way practicable and appropriate
should they find it necessary to call upon us for
further assistance. You will understand, of course,
that no specific commitments could be undertaken
at this stage and should make this plain to Gasperi.
It should also be made clear that our support would
not, REPEAT NOT, contemplate assistance of United
States Armed Forces. If End message.
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