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On the recordFebruary 9, 1931
I commend to the favorable consideration of the Congress the inclosed report from the Secretary of State, to the end that legislation may be enacted authorizing an appropriation of $30,000 for participation by the United States Government in the second polar year program, August 1, 1932-August 31, 1933.
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Herbert Hoover
Republican · California

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Message to the Congress Requesting an Appropriation for Participation in the Second Polar Year Program.

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