(Xinhua News Agency, Yan'an, 13th) News of the passing of U.S. President Roosevelt brought simultaneous mourning from all circles in Yan'an. Chairman Mao and Commander-in-Chief Zhu, in addition to sending a telegram of condolence to President Truman (the original telegram follows) and a letter of condolence to the U.S. Army Observer Group, also sent Comrades Ye Jianying and Yang Shangkun as representatives to the U.S. Army Observer Group to express condolences. (The rest is omitted.)

To President Truman, Washington:

Upon the unfortunate passing of President Roosevelt, we express our profound condolences to the American people and to the President's bereaved family. The whole world will deeply feel this loss.

Mao Zedong
Zhu De
Yan'an, April 13, 1945