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August 23, 1945
Drafted response from Stalin to Truman regarding Hokkaido and Kurile Islands.
August 19, 1945
Responding to a message from Stalin, Truman agrees to allow Soviet control of the Kurile Islands, but stresses that all islands of Japan proper, including Hokkaido, are to be surrendered to US forces.
Document Year: 1945