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Telegram 10757 From the Embassy in Nigeria to the Department of State, December 17, 1969, 1108Z
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December 17, 1969, 1108Z
Ambassador Trueheart reported on Nigerian Federal Commissioner for External Affairs Arikpo's reaction to receiving Under Secretary of State Elliot Richardson's message. Arikpo appreciated the points made, but believed it was time to end the “propaganda exercises.”
Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1967-69, POL 27-14 Biafra-Nigeria. Secret; Exdis; Immediate.
Ambassador Trueheart reported on Nigerian Federal Commissioner for External Affairs Arikpo's reaction to receiving Under Secretary of State Elliot Richardson's message. Arikpo appreciated the points made, but believed it was time to end the “propaganda exercises.”
Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1967-69, POL 27-14 Biafra-Nigeria. Secret; Exdis; Immediate.
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Editor: Azuka Nzegwu.
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