ROOSEVELT LIBRARY

File containing reports mainly from Jean Monnet to Harry Hopkins, Chairman of the Combined Munitions Assignments Board, regarding his work in Algiers, giving rundown of political and military situation, includes: letter on Giraud, feels he is giving him a framework of principles to work from, particuarly with regard to the effective rearmament of the French troops. Refers to need to make clear the US and British positon regarding French possessions. - Information on Jean Monnet's work on French Unity particularly with regard to the repeal of discriminatory legislation against Jews. - Request for Presidential support for Giraud's declaration on liberty and democracy. - Copy of Charles de Gaulle's speech, 4 may 1943, regarding his bid for power, high-lighting his difference in approach for reconstruction of France- abitrary action with the risks of fascism. - need for strong British action if break occurs between Charles de Gaulle and Giraud. - Telegram from Monnet to Hopkins regarding Charles de Gaulle's response to Giraud's ideas on accomplishment of French unity. Telegram from President to Eisenhower regarding possible break in relations with Charles de Gaulle. - letter to President from Robert Murphy, summing up situation in NorthAfrica and establishment of French Committee of National Liberation,(CFNL) 3 June 1943, favours its recognition. - memo to Hopkins from Jean Monnet, regarding Charles de Gaulle's desire for an Executive Committee (CFNL) with minimum authority, therefore necessity for prompt recognition to encourage the survival of the Committee. - Telegram from Secretary of State Hull to American Embassy in London regarding activities of Charles de Gaulle's representatives in fostering propaganda against US policy in North Africa and France.

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