Foreign Relations of the United States: Diplomatic Papers, The Conference of Berlin (The Potsdam Conference), 1945, Volume II

860c.85/7–2145: Telegram

No. 1127
The Assistant Secretary of State (Clayton) to the Acting Secretary of State¹

secret

Babelsberg, July 21, 1945.

Victory–185. From Clayton.

Admiral Land, Mr. Dunn, and I have discussed Polish seamen’s strike² (reurtels Nos. 73 and 74³) and decided that WSA should take action parallel to British; that is, haul down Polish flag, run up United States flag, offer to sign on same seamen, and indicate that the action is temporary for the emergency situation.

1. Sent over the signature of Byrnes.
2. See ante, p. 163.
3. Documents Nos. 1124 and 1125, respectively.