Tuesday, 17 April 2012

Falklands War Docements - White House, Secret Situation Room flash cable

April 17, 1982 (4:04 EST) –  Message To Foreign Secretary Pym
White House, Secret Situation Room flash cable

Secretary of State Haig to U.K. Foreign Secretary Pym:

"Tonight, Foreign Minister Costa Mendez and his team met with President Galtieri and his entire Junta. At 10:40 pm local time we received a very discouraging response which I have asked to discuss tomorrow morning with the Junta and the President. I will advise you of the results of this meeting."


APRIL 17, 1982 – The remaining British ships arrive at the Ascension Islands to complete the Task Force. British Generals set a timetable to deploy Brigades to the Falkland Islands.  

APRIL 17, 1982 –Secretary of State Haig presents the Argentine Junta with a 5-point plan, which includes provisions for Argentine involvement with the bilateral administration of the Islands, mutual withdrawal of troops and a start to UK-Argentine negotiation on the future of the Islands.

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