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Eisenhower Cables Congratulations to Israel on Independence Day

April 17, 1956
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President Eisenhower today cabled congratulations to Israel President Itzhak Ben Zvi and the people of Israel on the occasion of Israel Independence Day. “I am happy to extend to your Excellency and to the people of Israel on behalf of the people of the United States congratulations and sincere good wishes on this anniversary of the independence of Israel,” Mr. Eisenhower’s message stated.

Several members of the House joined today in congratulating Israel on its Independence Day and urging the United States Administration to provide arms to the Jewish State. Led by Rep. John J. Rooney, New York Democrat, several Congressmen voiced support of Israel and opposition to the Administration’s policies in the Middle East. Rep. Rooney is chairman of an appropriations subcommittee in charge of State Department funds.

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