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# 688
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
JUNE 3, 1946
The President has today sent the following letter to
Honorable Edward R. Stettinius, Jr., accepting his resignation as
United States Representative to the United Nations:
"Dear Ed:
When I received your letter of resignation a few
days ago I stated that I did not want to accept it and
hoped that I might persuade you to remain in office.
This morning when you reminded me of my statement
that I would relieve you after the United Nations organi-
zation was established and functioning I still hoped that
I might induce you to withdraw your resignation. Only
because of your earnest insistence have I decided to comply
with your request and accept your resignation.
In doing so I wish to express to you my sincere
NARA
appreciation of your cooperation and of your splendid service.
As Under Secretary and later as Secretary of State you made a
valuable contribution to the United Nations, serving at
Dunbarton Oaks and San Francisco. In the Security Council
you have represented our Government in a manner reflecting
credit upon yourself and upon the United States.
I accept without question the statements in your
letter as to the reasons for your wishing to resign at this
time and wish you good fortune in whatever you may determine
to do.
Sincerely yours,
/s/ HARRY S. TRUMAN
The Honorable
Edward R. Stettinius, Jr.,
Washington, D. C."