THE WHITE HOUSE
         WASHINGTON
 
          October 29, 1942
 
MEMORANDUM FOR 
     THE UNDER SECRETARY OF WAR
 
          I still think it would be an 
excellent gesture to return at 
least one flag captured at
Chapultepec Castle. I do not 
think it is necessary to go into 
the matter of other Mexican 
flags at this time.
 
          But in the case of the flag 
or flags of the Cadets at 
Chapultepec, I would suggest 
that if there is any question 
of identification you should 
get a Mexican historical expert 
to help us identify thee flag 
or flags. Also, please go 
ahead with initiating action 
to get the necessary legis-
lative authority.             
 
          F. D. R.
 
No papers accompanied the original of this 
memorandum to the Under Secretary of War.