DEFENCE OF ICELAND
PROTECTION BY AMERICA OCCUPATION NOW PARTIALLY COMPLETED. ANNOUNCEMENT BY PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT. (By Telegraph—Press Association —Copyright) (Received This Day, 1.35 p.m.) WASHINGTON, July 18. President Roosevelt announced that the occupation of Iceland was partially completed but he was not going to reveal the future movement of troops. “Obviously we are going to defend Iceland and protect the American garrison; therefore, it is the unwavering policy of the United States to protect the sealanes to Iceland and other outlying defence bases against any attack or threat of attack,” he said. It is disclosed that he would send a special message to Congress next week, urging extended service for selectees, reservists and guardsmen.
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Wairarapa Times-Age, 19 July 1941, Page 6
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113DEFENCE OF ICELAND Wairarapa Times-Age, 19 July 1941, Page 6
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