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 3976 U. S. military ceme- teries in Italy. Ante, p. 3962. INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS OTHER THAN TREATIES [61 STAT. The Chief of the Italian Economic and FinancialDelegationto the Acting Secretary of State ITALIAN EMBASSY WASHINGTON, D. C. Italian Economic and Financial Delegation AUGUST 14, 1947 SIR: With respect to the "Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of Italy regarding settlement of certain wartime claims and related matters", I am authorized, on behalf of the Government of Italy, to make known to you the intentions of the Government of Italy with respect to United States military cemeteries in Italy. The Government of Italy is deeply aware of the fact that the existence of these cemeteries is the result of the valiant and heroic sacrifices made by nationals of the United States of America in the cause of peace and justice for my country, as well as for their country. My Government is also deeply aware of the fact that for years to come the members of the families and relatives of those United States nationals who are buried in United States military cemeteries in Italy will wish to visit their graves. The Government of Italy, therefore, in recognition of the circumstances which led to the establishment of these cemeteries and in full appreciation of their symbolic significance, offers to undertake to maintain in good order and in perpetuum all United States military cemeteries in Italy. Accept, Sir, the renewed assurances of my highest consideration. LOMBARDO Chief of the Italian Economic and FinancialDelegation The Honorable ROBERT A. LOVETT, Acting Secretary of State. The Acting Secretary of State to the Chief of the Italian Economic and FinancialDelegation DEPARTMENT OF STATE WASHINGTON August 14, 1947 SIR: I have the honor to acknowledge receipt of your note of this date in the following terms: [Text same as in preceding note.] The Government of the United States of America not only values the offer of the Government of Italy to maintain in good order and in perpetuum all United States military cemeteries in Italy, but also the motives which prompted that offer.

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