In 1935 Mr. Strachey made a lecture tour of the United States. While on this tour he was accused of declaring that he was a Communist. and was arrested by United States immigration agents. The immigration authorities dropped deportation proceedings when Mr. Strachey departed voluntarily for Europe. Again in 1938 Mr. Strachey sailed for the United States. only to have his visa canceled while in midAtlantic by the American Consul General in London. who declared he was "convinced that he is a member of the executive committee of the British Communist Party." Accordingly. Mr. Strachey again faced deportation proceedings in this country. which were dropped when.he decided to return voluntarily to Britain. As Minister of War. Mr.
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