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The Greek Legation to the Department of State 3

[Translation]

Memorandum

By order of my Government I have the honour to express to the Government of the United States the joy of the whole Greek Nation on the news of the signature of the armistice which brings to an end the terrible war by the triumph of the Nations who stood for right.

The Greek Nation at this solemn hour admires and appreciates at its just value, the American contribution, which brought in at the most crucial moment of the war, has been such a strong factor in conserving freedom to the World.

The small nations, who would have been the easiest prey, and Greece surely one of them, have not only seen their freedom secured by the American intervention, but they furthermore expect to see the reestablishment of their national unity. The United States are henceforth their benefactor and they have gained their eternal gratefulness.

The Greek nation is proud and happy to have been able to cooperate in this great work. Greece wishes to assure the United States that she will continue to join her endeavours to those of the American People in order to contribute with the same devotion and faith at the construction of the magnificent edifice of the Society of Nations.

No. 3847

  1. The French original bears the following notation in Secretary Lansing’s hand: “Handed me by Greek Min. Nov. 14/18 RL”