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Foreign Relations of the United States: Diplomatic Papers, 1945, The British Commonwealth, The Far East, Volume VI

Philippine Commonwealth:


Contents

    • Reaffirmation of the promise by the United States to grant independence to the Philippines; reestablishment of authority of the Commonwealth Government in the Philippines; appointment of United States High Commissioner (Documents 878–886)
      • Preliminary understanding with the Philippine Commonwealth for acquisition by the United States of military and naval bases in the Philippines (Documents 887–893)
        • Participation by the United States in measures for the relief and rehabilitation of the Philippines (Documents 894–896)
          • Measures by the United States to define trade relations between the United States and the Philippines after Philippine independence (Documents 897–901)
            • Opposition by the United States to measures of the Philippine Commonwealth discriminating against foreign nationals (Documents 902–909)
              • Interest of the United States in the prosecution by the Philippine Commonwealth of persons in the Philippines for collaborating with Japan during wartime (Documents 910–915)
                • Assistance by the United States to the Philippine Commonwealth in training personnel for the Philippine foreign service (Documents 916–919)

                Contents

                • Preface
                • The British Commonwealth of Nations:
                  • United Kingdom:
                    • Continuation of informal and exploratory discussions regarding postwar economic policy; negotiations relating to the extension of credit to the United Kingdom, the liberalization of world trade, and the settlement of Lend Lease (Documents 1–101)
                    • Representations by the United States to the United Kingdom for support in obtaining overseas bases (Documents 102–110)
                    • Discussions leading to an interim arrangement on commercial air services between the United States and the United Kingdom (Documents 111–126)
                    • Assurances sought by the United States that the United Kingdom would not oppose efforts by the United States to conclude bilateral civil air transport agreements with various governments in the Near and Middle East
                    • Revised Anglo-American petroleum agreement signed at London, September 24, 1945
                    • Agreement between the United States and the United Kingdom on the use and disposition of recaptured vessels
                    • Telecommunications agreement between the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the Union of South Africa, India, and Southern Rhodesia
                    • Convention between the United States and the United Kingdom for the avoidance of double taxation on estates
                    • Convention between the United States and the United Kingdom for the avoidance of double taxation on income
                    • Work of the Combined Food Board, the Combined Raw Materials Board, and the Combined Production and Resources Board
                  • Australia:
                    • Agreement between the United States and Australia regarding certain problems of marine transportation and litigation, signed at Canberra, March 8, 1945
                  • Canada:
                    • Agreement between the United States and Canada relating to flights of military aircraft
                    • Air transport services agreement between the United States and Canada
                    • Agreement between the United States and Canada on reconversion of industry; cooperation in transition from war to peace
                    • Agreement between the United States and Canada on Canol Project: arrangement for evaluation of all facilities
                    • Agreement between the United States and Canada on Canol Project: waiver by Canada of certain rights relating to crude oil facilities
                  • India:
                    • Interest of the United States in the political situation in India (Documents 127–134)
                    • Questions related to the status of the representation of the United States in India and the representation of India in the United States (Documents 135–145)
                    • Proposals for discussions regarding Lend-Lease termination and settlement, and the disposal of surplus United States property located within India (Documents 146–148)
                    • Representations to India regarding the position of American exports in the Indian market; proposal by the United States for resumption of negotiations for a treaty of commerce and navigation (Documents 149–157)
                    • Removal of certain restrictions in the Immigration and Naturalization Laws of the United States, as they related to the people of India (Documents 158–168)
                    • Proposal by the United States for an air transport agreement with India
                  • Ireland:
                    • Agreement between the United States and Ireland relating to air transport services
                  • Union of South Africa:
                    • Agreement between the United States and the Union of South Africa on postwar economic settlements
                    • Agreement between the United States and the Union of South Africa on mutual aid
                • The Far East:
                  • China
                  • French Indochina:
                    • Discussions regarding the future status of French Indochina and French participation in its liberation from Japanese occupation (Documents 169–192)
                  • Japan:
                    • Japanese treatment of American prisoners of war and civilian internees (Documents 193–276)
                    • Efforts by the United States to send financial and other assistance to American nationals held by Japan (Documents 277–292)
                    • Efforts by the United States to arrange a third exchange of American and Japanese nationals (Documents 293–300)
                    • Protests by the United States against Japanese attacks on hospital ships (Document 301)
                    • Protests by the United States against attacks by Japanese naval forces on survivors of torpedoed American merchant vessels (Documents 302–304)
                    • The treatment of Japanese nationals by the United States (Documents 305–315)
                    • Protests by Japan against attacks by the United States on hospital ships and other ships (Documents 316–327)
                    • Sinking by a United States submarine of the Japanese ship Awa Maru while returning to Japan under safe conduct (Documents 328–332)
                    • Protests by Japan against the bombing of allegedly nonmilitary objectives, including the atomic bombing of Hiroshima (Documents 333–339)
                    • Reports of unofficial suggestions from Japanese sources that Japan was ready to make peace (Documents 340–367)
                    • Postwar policy planning in regard to Japan and areas under Japanese control (Documents 368–400)
                    • Surrender of Japan, occupation and control, war crimes, and war claims and reparations:
                      • I. The surrender of Japan: Japanese acceptance, August 14, of the Potsdam Declaration of July 26; preparations for signature of surrender instrument on September 2 (Documents 401–488)
                      • II. Occupation and control of Japan, September 2–December 31, 1945 (Documents 489–650)
                      • III. Apprehension and punishment of Japanese war criminals (Documents 651–726)
                      • IV. War claims and reparations (Documents 727–754)
                    • Relinquishment by the Swiss Government of representation of American interests in Japan and Japanese-occupied territory (Document 755)
                  • Korea:
                    • Policies of the United States toward Korea (Documents 756–851)
                  • Netherlands East Indies:
                    • Interest of the United States in political developments in the Netherlands East Indies following the defeat of Japan (Documents 852–877)
                  • Philippine Commonwealth:
                    • Reaffirmation of the promise by the United States to grant independence to the Philippines; reestablishment of authority of the Commonwealth Government in the Philippines; appointment of United States High Commissioner (Documents 878–886)
                    • Preliminary understanding with the Philippine Commonwealth for acquisition by the United States of military and naval bases in the Philippines (Documents 887–893)
                    • Participation by the United States in measures for the relief and rehabilitation of the Philippines (Documents 894–896)
                    • Measures by the United States to define trade relations between the United States and the Philippines after Philippine independence (Documents 897–901)
                    • Opposition by the United States to measures of the Philippine Commonwealth discriminating against foreign nationals (Documents 902–909)
                    • Interest of the United States in the prosecution by the Philippine Commonwealth of persons in the Philippines for collaborating with Japan during wartime (Documents 910–915)
                    • Assistance by the United States to the Philippine Commonwealth in training personnel for the Philippine foreign service (Documents 916–919)
                  • Siam:
                    • Policies of the United States toward Siam (Documents 920–1042)
                • Index

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