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Message from Franklin D. Roosevelt to Winston Churchill on the selection of General Eisenhower.

Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum of the National Archives and Records Administration1943-12-20

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In a December 20, 1943 message to Prime Minister Churchill, President Roosevelt discussed the timing of the announcement of General Eisenhower's selection. At the end of the message he added a personal note about Churchill's health.
FDR's personal note reads:
"I am delighted that you are really so much better and I wish I could be with you at the flower villa at Marakeish. I hope you have sent for your brushes. My love to Clemmy. I feel relieved that she is with you as your superior officer. Roosevelt."

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  • Title: Message from Franklin D. Roosevelt to Winston Churchill on the selection of General Eisenhower.
  • Creator: Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum of the National Archives and Records Administration
  • Date: 1943-12-20
U.S. National Archives

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