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Memorandum by Prime Minister Churchill
Potsdam, 22nd July, 1945
P (TERMINAL) 25
Secret
Greece
In view of the reference to Greece in the Soviet Memorandum, I circulate the following two papers to the Conference. The first is the report of Field Marshal Alexander. The second is the report on the visit of the British Trades Union Delegation to Greece, which was headed by Sir Walter Citrine and composed of leading Trades Unionists. This I believe gives a true picture of the rights and wrongs of the Greek position.
I am puzzled at the reference on paragraph 4, Sub-section 2 of the Soviet Memorandum to “the representatives of Greek democracy.” According to the information I have, the EAM-ELAS elements in Greece in no way represent Greek democracy or the vast majority of Greeks. Their conduct in Athens during their attempt to seize and dominate the city have made a gulf between them and the Greek people which will last for many years. The report of the Trades Union Delegation should be read in this connection.
W[INSTON] S. C[HURCHILL]