Chronology of World War II

October 1939

Wednesday, October 11th


Diplomatic Relations

  • In a broadcast to the nation, French Premier Edouard Daladier scornfully dismisses Hitler's proposals of October 6.
  • Fearing war between Russian and Finland, Roosevelt appeals to Soviet President Mikhail I. Kalinin for restraint on Moscow's part and to "make no demands on Finland which are inconsistent with the maintenance and development of amicable and peaceful relations between the two countries and the independence of each".
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