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Byrnes, James F., 1879-1972 to Max Grassli

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09930.08.05 Author/Creator: Byrnes, James F., 1879-1972 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Typed document Date: 14 August 1945 Pagination: 1 p. ; Order a Copy

One document by James F. Byrnes dated August 14, 1945. A communication to the Swiss government on August 14, 1945 asking the government to forward a message from Harry S. Truman to the Japanese government. The message is regarding the terms of surrender.

Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
Byrnes, James F., 1879-1972
Grassli, Max, 1902-1985
Hirohito, Emperor of Japan, 1901-1989

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