The Pittsburgh Press (August 19, 1943)
President sends congratulations to Eisenhower
Québec, Canada (UP) –
President Roosevelt today sent to Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower a warmly-worded message of congratulations on the successful Sicilian campaign which he said showed “what can be done by teamwork based on preparations, training, timing and, above all, gallantry on land, on sea, and in the air.”
The text said:
The Sicily campaign now successfully concluded in accordance with the timing and planning of the Allies had thrilled all of us. This is especially true when we realize that the enemy forces on Sicily amounted to 405,000 men.
Events of the past 38 days show what can be done by teamwork based on preparation, training, timing and above all gallantry on land, on sea and in the air.
From the ancient citadel of Québec, I send you my warm congratulations and to the officers and men of our command – British, Canadian, French and Americans – my thanks and enthusiastic approbation.
Tell them well done.