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Typescript transcript of interview with Thomas Enders, Assistant Secretary of State for Latin American Affairs, US State Department, 1982, relating to his meeting with Sir Nicholas Henderson, UK Ambassador to the US, 1979-1982, to discuss British intelligence reports concerning planned invasion of the Falkland Islands by Argentine forces, 31 Mar 1982; the argument for US neutrality on sovereignty of the Falkland Islands; membership of the diplomatic delegation headed by Alexander Meigs Haig, US Secretary of State, 1981-1982, and their first meeting with Rt Hon Margaret Hilda Thatcher, UK Prime Minister, 1979-1990, 8 Apr 1982; British attitude to negotiating with Argentina; US policy dilemma in balancing interests in Latin America with their alliance with the UK; complexities of decision making process within the Argentine government; Haig's visit to Buenos Aires, Argentina (9-10 Apr 1982) and meetings with government officials; Haig's second visit to London and British requests for open US support for military action; Haig's declaration of US support for the UK at the Organisation of American States (OAS) meeting [26 Apr 1982]; transfer of information between the US government and the British embassy; and US policy implications on their national politics. 42pp
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