UNITED STATES NATIONAL ARCHIVES, EISENHOWER LIBRARY, JOHN HOPKINS UNIVERSITY

Material concerning political situation in Algiers during stay of General Eisenhower, with particular reference to French Committee of National Liberation's abrogation of the Cremieux decree includes:memo for Eisenhower from McCloy regarding his conclusions after visit, feels too many restrictions on personal freedom, particularly Nazi laws against Jews, need to pressure Giraud. States that Jean Monnet can help situation. - Memo from Eisenhower to Cordell Hull, Secretary of State, regarding Giraud's acceptance of social aspects of Atlantic Charter. - note from Harry Butcher, regarding the repeal of the German inspired Nuremburg laws as they apply to Jews. Letter from Eisenhower to General Marshall, regarding Monnet's call for Presidential backin for abolition of anti-semitic legislation. Telegram from Monnet to justice Frankfurter regarding his disbelief at certain interpretations in the US of the measures taken by Giraud in wiping out all discriminations against jews and abrogation of Cremieux decree. - Frankfurter's request that Monnet on return to US to report on abrogation of Cremieux decree. - Text of order from Giraud on the acquisition of French citizenship by Moslem and Israelite nationals in Algeria. - Memo from Robert Murphy, Chief civil Administrator to Hull regarding negotioations for a lend-lease agreement between US and the French civil and military Commander in Chief Information on preparations for Charles de Gaulle's visit. - Memo for Eisenhower from Roosevelt regarding his concern over Charles de Gaulle's domination of Dakar, threathening security of the rear of British and US positions, measures must be taken to prevent control of the French army falling into the hands of Charles de Gaulle. - Material on American alarm at increasing power of Charles de Gaulle, as symbol of French resistance and Giraud's lack of political acumen. - Monnet's telegram of resignation as member of the British Supply Council in order to serve his country.

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