In a brazen attempt to sway the White House, the Russian Foreign Office submitted a plea for recognition by America, but experts warn that the Soviets are not in a position to pay their debts, no matter how willing they may be. The note, received on December 17, 1923, was met with a mixture of skepticism and caution in official circles. The Washington government would studiously analyze the communication, weighing the pros and cons before making a decision in light of the necessity for complete guarantees of stability and orderly government in Russia.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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