1939 ⟶ Italy Declares Non-Belligerence

The Italian government announces that it will maintain a con...
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1939
1941

🇮🇹 Italy Declares Non-Belligerence

The Italian government announces that it will maintain a condition of "non-belligerence" in the conflict.⟶
Italy Declares Non-Belligerence (1939)
Italynon-belligerenceWorld War IIdiplomacyforeign policyneutralitywarEuropean politics

🇮🇪 Ireland Declares Neutrality

Ireland's Taoiseach Éamon de Valera declares the nation's neutrality.⟶
Ireland Declares Neutrality (1939)
IrelandNeutralityWorld War IIForeign PolicyIsolationismEamon de Valera

🕊️ Yugoslavia Declares Neutrality

The Kingdom of Yugoslavia states its neutrality.⟶
Yugoslavia Declares Neutrality (1939)
YugoslaviaNeutralityBalkansWorld War IIDiplomacyEarly War

🇹🇷 Turkey Declares Neutrality

The Prime Minister of Turkey Refik Saydam informs the Parliament that Turkey will remain neutral for the time being.⟶
Turkey Declares Neutrality (1939)
NeutralityTurkeyDiplomacyPoliticsWorld War IIBalkans

🕊️ Belgium Declares Neutrality

Belgium announces its neutrality in the present conflict.⟶
Belgium Declares Neutrality (1939)
BelgiumNeutralityWorld War IIWestern FrontConflictWarInternational Relations

📜 US Orders Closure of German and Italian Consulates

All German and Italian consulates in the United States are ordered closed and their staffs to leave the country by July 10.⟶
United StatesDiplomacyGermanyItalyPre-War PreparationsWorld War IINeutralityDiplomatic Relations