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Russian Ambassador Constantine Oumansky addresses nation and presents his views on war in Washington D.C., United States.

Russian Ambassador addresses nation in Washington D.C., United States. View of the Embassy of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics building. Russian Ambassador Constantine Oumansky seated at office. He addresses nation and presents his views on war. Under Secretary of State,Benjamin Sumner Welles addresses a press conference stating the administration's immediate aim is to stop Hitlerism. Reporters note down the points. Photographers take pictures. Location: Washington DC. Date: June 23, 1941.

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