The Archive · 1941

Vichy Relations

London. June 6

Mr. John C. Winant intended to recommend to President Roosevelt and Mr. Cordel] Hull Secretary of State, that the United States break off relations with the Vichy Government, diplomats who talked with Mr. Winant before the American Ambassador returned to Washingion, revealed yesterday The United States Ambassador left London before the developments in Syria threatened to lead to a direct clash between Britain and France: but nevertheless, he was fully ucquainted with the stiffening British attitude toward France, these quarters stated. T! s attitude was summarized by Mr. Anthony Eden. Foreign Secretary, who declared that Britain would carry the war to w occupied France and French colonies if this was necessary to counter German infiltration,

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