Hull, Cordell., 06/29/1943-06/29/1943

File — Box: 1, Folder: 19

Identifier: GAMMS439.1.19

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Correspondence with individuals. Arranged alphabetically.

Dates

06/29/1943-06/29/1943

Collection-level Access Restrictions

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Extent

From the Collection: 4.5 Linear Feet (9 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

1 Typed Letter Signed (photocopy) dated 6/29/1943 from U.S. Secretary of State Cordell Hull to President Franklin D. Roosevelt, regarding the bombing of Rome and its proximity. References to the use of railroads in Italy, difficulties in negotiating with the Fascist Italian government, the possible transfer of Italian military infrastructure away from Rome, the removal of military targets form Rome, and the Allies' commitment not to bomb Vatican City.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

HULL, CORDELL - CORRESP. TO ROOSEVELT, FRANKLIN D. (1943): Typed Letter Signed

ROOSEVELT, FRANKLIN D. - CORRESP. FROM HULL, CORDELL (1943): Typed Letter Signed

ROME - REF. (1943) TO BOMBING OF IT DURING WORLD WAR II: Typed Letter Signed

VATICAN CITY - REF. (1943) TO NOT BOMBING IT DURING WORLD WAR II: Typed Letter Signed