Foreign Relations of the United States: Diplomatic Papers, 1945, The Near East and Africa, Volume VIII

868.00/8–1845: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in the Soviet Union (Harriman)⁹¹

Washington, August 18, 1945—3 p.m.

1861. Immediately upon information from Athens that Greek Govt concurs in proposal for tripartite Allied supervision Greek elections please inform Soviet FonOff developments along lines Deptel 1777 Aug. 9.⁹² Make clear that US Govt by signing Crimea communiqué undertook responsibility to Greek people in contradistinction to present Greek Govt in assisting them to express their will freely at the polls. Express US Govt regret that Soviet Govt could not see its way clear to participate and clearly state US Govts hope that Soviet Govt though not represented will adopt friendly attitude toward this duty being undertaken by three of its Allies. Assure Soviet FonOff that it will be kept fully informed of all developments in Greece.

Sent Moscow. Repeated to Athens, Paris, London.

Byrnes

91. Repeated to Athens, Paris, and London, as telegrams 828, 3886, and 7007, respectively.
92. Same as telegram 6704, August 9, 1 p.m., to London, p. 134.