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Papers relating to the foreign relations of the United States, Japan, 1931–1941, Volume II

711.94/213316/18a

American Informal and Unofficial Oral Statement Handed to the Japanese Ambassador (Nomura) on May 31, 1941

May 31, 1941

The Government of the United States will at some appropriate stage prior to any definitive discussion talk over in strict confidence with the Chinese Government the general subject matter involved in the discussions, especially as it relates to China.

Contents

  • List of Papers
  • Growing tension between the United States and Japan arising from Japanese military aggression:
    • 1939 (Documents 1–24)
    • 1940 (Documents 25–78)
    • 1941 (Documents 79–91)
  • Relations of Japan with the European Axis Powers (Documents 92–114)
  • Abrogation by the United States of the treaty of commerce and navigation between the United States and Japan signed February 21, 1911 (Documents 115–124)
  • Economic measures by the United States affecting trade with Japan (Documents 125–193)
  • Extension of Japanese penetration into Southern Asia and South Pacific territories (Documents 194–236)
  • Informal conversations between the Governments of the United States and Japan, 1941:
    • Summary of conversations (Document 237)
    • Record of conversations (Documents 238–423)
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