Abstract

French Democracy Gets to Work

Important sections of the U.S. opinion are finding it difficult to follow the evolution of French politics. The U.S. because of its military and economic strength, its present guaranties and post -war promises, its provisional administration of territories occupied by its armies, and the prestige which naturally flows from these actions, will have a tremendous role to play in the demobilization of the Old World. Accomplishments of first two sessions of the Consultative Assembly are of paramount importance to understand the position of France today. In accordance with the republican tradition of both France and the U.S., the military authority has been placed under civilian direction. The Assembly has zealously considered the situation in France, ways of aiding the underground, French foreign policy, colonial policy, and the military and naval.