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Transcript of Press Release Announcing U.S. Recognition of Israel (1948) |
This Government has been informed that a Jewish state has been proclaimed in Palestine, and recognition has been requested by the provisional Government thereof.
The United States recognizes the provision government as the de facto authority of the new State of Israel.
[Endorsement]
Approved, May 14, 1948.