Agreement for defense of Greenland signed with Danish Minister; refusal by United States to recognize actions of Danish Government deemed to be under German duress 1
1. For correspondence regarding concern, of the United States over the defense of Greenland following the occupation of Denmark by Germany, see Foreign Relations, 1940, vol. ii, pp. 352 ff.
[58] The Chargé in Denmark (Perkins) to the Secretary of State
Copenhagen, May 17,
1941—7 p.m.
[Received 8:03 p.m.]
[Received 8:03 p.m.]
859B.7962/140: Telegram
[59] The Secretary of State to the Chargé in Denmark (Perkins)
Washington, June 3,
1941—6 p.m.
859B.7962/154: Telegram
[60] Memorandum by Mr. Hugh S. dimming, Jr., of the Division of European Affairs
[Washington,] June 24, 1941.
701.5911/388½
[61] The Chargé in Denmark (Perkins) to the Secretary of State
Copenhagen, June 27,
1941—4 p.m.
[Received June 27—12:30 p.m.]
[Received June 27—12:30 p.m.]
125.0059/63: Telegram
[62] The Danish Minister (Kauffmann) to the Secretary of State
Washington
, October
22, 1941.
859B.01B11/6
[63] The Secretary of State to the Danish Minister (Kauffmann)
Washington
, October
25, 1941.
859B.01B11/6
[64] The Danish Ministry for Foreign Affairs to the American Legation in Denmark
Copenhagen
, December
12, 1941.
859B.01/388