740.0011 European War 1939/12907: Telegram
The Ambassador in the Soviet Union (Steinhardt) to the Secretary of State
Moscow, July 8,
1941—4 p.m.
[Received July 8—1:15 p.m.]
[Received July 8—1:15 p.m.]
1315. The evacuation of children from Moscow continues and the evacuation of women with children has now begun. It would appear from the general preparations being made that the Soviet authorities intend to defend the city against attacks.
Steinhardt